Sigiriya

This morning was another early one to get a head start up Sigiriya Rock. It was already 30 degrees when we arrived which meant I was one crispy ginger. The 1202 step climb to the top was a very very sweaty one; make sure you have good footwear as some of the steps are less than friendly. However the view at the top was spectacular. How they managed to build what they did up there I will never know! This is not one for those who aren’t good with heights as the last part of the climb is a sheer drop over the side of the rails (which could have easily happened seeing some of the people we had to brush past). Also be aware of the creepy men who will do anything to literally drag you to the top for a few cheeky Rupee in return. A polite shoo usually does the trick.

As our hotel has a variety of wildlife we decided to go on the hunt after our rocky climb. We were lucky enough to see kingfishers, lizards and fruit bats to name a few (but mostly because I have no clue what anything else was 🤣)

This afternoon we visited a traditional village in Sigiriya via bullock and cart and a Sri Lankan ‘catamaran’. Whilst enjoying a leisurely float we saw the rain coming in and mother nature let it all go again – poncho wanker round 2! We watched a local lady demonstrate their everyday chores, such as weaving palm leaves and de-husking rice paddy. She made us a delicious dish of sambal and roti bread followed by watermelon. It was such a great experience seeing how they go about their everyday life.

Getting back to the minibus was another experience; tuktuk monsoon style! Ours had the most impressive sound system so momma enjoyed a mini rave!

Dinner time = more curry and pudding from what can only be described as Willy Wonka’s cupboard!