Discover the Untold Stories of Sri Lanka’s People: A Journey Through Culture, Resilience, and Hidden Strengths
It was not long before we stopped and encouraged to dismount and follow our guides down a narrow path skirting the lake. It was a bit tricky conquering the quivering wooden jetty and creating the right balance of bodies in the catamaran-style canoes waiting to take us on a boat trip. However, we were soon gliding across the still waters sprinkled with water lily blossoms. I was soon to discover some amazing accessories that can be created from a lotus flower including a necklace and a hat.
Our boat trip ended on the far side of the lake where we were treated to a home-cooked Sri Lankan lunch and a demonstration of how to make a coconut sambal to accompany a delicious lunch. After paddling back across the lake our fourth from of transport that day, the ubiquitous tuk tuk whisked me back to my coach where driver and apprentice greeted me with a sunny smile and a bottle of very welcome cold water. My second village visit was a complete contrast and involved a fascinating four by four ride through Sri Lanka’s hill country in the Central Province.
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