Up
at 6 AM, I packed up (RAMBUKKANA & KANDY: SRI LANKA), ensuring nothing was left behind, especially my phone. After breakfast at the hotel, we hit the
road by 9 AM (NEGAMBO FISHING VILLAGE). Our driver made an unexpected stop at a two-story retail outlet,
giving us an hour for some retail therapy. While I wasn't keen on shopping,
others in our group bought sarees, t-shirts, and silver pots. Watching a group
of Chinese tourists excitedly trying on sarees was entertaining.
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Kandy (Rambukkana/Mawanella/Kandy) - Sri Lanka
Negombo
to Kandy was our route for the day. Two stops were already planned, with the
main highlight being the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (Rambukkana)- a must-see for most
travelers on this route. When we arrived around 11:30am, the place was
bustling, even during the off-peak season, with a majority of Western tourists.
The orphanage, set in a vast open area, greeted us with flying dust and the
blazing Sri Lankan sun. We walked alongside hundreds of visitors, passing by
stalls and petty traders, making our way to the riverbank where elephants were
bathing and having fun.
The sight was incredible. Harmless,
friendly, huge, and small elephants were everywhere. You could take pictures
with them, as close as you dared, for a fee. Alternatively, you could just
enjoy watching from a distance, though you had to be careful on the slippery
surface and avoid getting pushed by the crowd. After about half an hour at the
riverbank, we made our way back to the main road, just in time to see the
elephant parade. The elephants obediently crossed the road right in front of
us, though I couldn’t tell where they were heading. Orphanage, most probably to the elephant
orphanage.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Negombo, Sri Lanka: Travel Guide
Ready
for my adventure to Sri Lanka, I breezed through immigration only to be stopped
by a customs officer. He seemed suspicious, maybe because I was traveling
alone. After thoroughly checking my luggage, he asked how much money I had.
When I said RM700.00, he acted like it was a fortune, grilling me endlessly.
Despite explaining it was for spending, he wouldn't relent. Finally, with no
real reason to hold me, he let me go. I joined a group of five Malaysian
Chinese, part of my tour, and thankfully, one of them approached me before we
got into the van.
Our first stop was lunch at St. Lachan Hotel, set in a beautiful garden. We were greeted with 'ayubowan,' a Sinhalese greeting similar to Namaste. As we nibbled on crispy snacks and got acquainted, we waited for our food. The 20-minute wait was worth it as we enjoyed an amazing meal, especially the fish curry with veggies and rice.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Easy Fish Head Curry - Malaysian Style
If you enjoy fish head curry, you’re in good company! Today, I’m sharing an easy recipe (SRI LANKAN FISH CURRY) for Malaysian-style fish head curry. For natural sourness, I’ve chosen belimbing buluh, a small variety of starfruit, though tamarind juice or tomatoes work well too—just remember to taste as you go, since tomato acidity can vary. While the ingredient list may seem a bit extensive (EASY SOUTH INDIAN FISH CURRIES), all items are readily available at grocery stores, markets, or hypermarkets. This simple recipe delivers the beloved spiciness, tangy notes, and creamy coconut richness, enhanced by aromatic spices and a perfectly tender fish head.
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