Ok the posts will now change, from fabulous travel photos and exploring new places, to the last stretch of my Masters. This Masters has been ongoing since 2021, when I stayed it post Woodside redundancy as an opportunity to upskill myself for the energy transition. A new job happened, but the studies kept on albeit … Continue reading The next step →

Well today is the last day in Sri Lanka, and I could stay here for much longer. Even with the horribly hot and humid weather, the beauty of the country, friendliness of the people and amazing food would keep me here. I am well aware I am seeing a curated, tourist-centric version of the country … Continue reading Goodbye to Sri Lanka →

A poem I came across today, or maybe verse; one I will keep with me. Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to … Continue reading A beautiful poem →

I’ve just spent a few peaceful days in Weligama, a beginner surfing Mecca and very relaxed place. Sri Lanka generally is seeing both the benefits and negatives of tourism, but so far seems to have avoided the worst excesses. A few images, from the last few days and days before, of this complex country. There’s … Continue reading Some images of Sri Lanka →

Not much really needs to be said ! Baby and juvenile elephants in a transit home , where they will be cared for until they can be released into Udawalawe National Park to live in the wild. Numbers of calves have been born in the wild to released elephants over the last 20 years, so … Continue reading Baby elephants →

Yala National Park, I’ll let the photographs tell the story The leopard photograph didn’t come out clearly, however we had a long sighting, as he (or she) lazed, then stretched, then ambled off into the bush. Just a magnificent creature. As for other types of leopards , well the place we stayed for one of … Continue reading Animals and a dodgy guesthouse →

The train line from Kandy to Ella is deserving of its position in Top 10 train rides, it’s spectacular, something I have always wanted to do but never dreamed it would be possible. So British, the train stations and the trains and the tea guy coming through, except it was Sri Lankan chai on offer … Continue reading Trains, tea and a zip line →

After a crazy couple of temple days, we had a peaceful day wandering around Kandi after a truly lovely Sri Lankan breakfast. The food here has been amazing, fresh and tasty, lots of rice, curry and vegetables, all freshly prepared with real spices. It’s not scary hot, so far, and so cheap if you eat … Continue reading Cool Kandy →

An amazing couple of days of visiting temples, climbing many stairs, admiring views and marvelling at stupas and statues from well before the birth of Christ. A sapling planted 2300 years ago, taken from the tree under which the Buddha received Enlightenment; the beautiful offerings made at the tree, fresh flowers allowed to dry over … Continue reading Sigiriya and steps, Buddhas and stupas →

Two days in Negombo, the colours are so vibrant and the smells, well it’s an authentic experience for sure ! I’ve done a couple of trips, one a TikTok tour of the city and yesterday a boat trip along canals and the lagoon. Two Roman Catholic cathedrals, a Hindu temple, a Buddhist temple; none of … Continue reading Colours and smells →