The tuk-tuk is the most popular means of transportation in Sri Lanka. I last road them in India a few years ago. It is basically a motorcycle with two wheels and a seat in the back. They are much cheaper then taxis, but I did take a taxi from the airport. That was an adventure in itself. The driver had no idea where the hotel was and he had to call them five times before we got there.
These koi were in the hotel lobby. It was a nice hotel. Most of the guests were Germans, followed by Brits and a few French. I think I was the only American in the place. Most of the locals told me they had never met an American.
Sri Lanka is meant for sun, the beach and the beautiful sunsets. This was the first time I've put my foot in the Indian Ocean. I did see it from Perth, Australia.
I took a day trip to Negombo, the largest city near my hotel. We started in tuk-tuks and then took the train. I think this train started service in the 1920s. It was old, and dirty. Luckily the locals weren't traveling with their cattle.
The inside of the train.
This was the previous train, that stopped service just before I arrived.
Negombo's largest industry is fishing. There must have been 1000 boats in the harbour.
This smaller boat is used to catch shrimp and prawns.
Here's the fish market. The fish was very fresh and I hope they sold it quickly, since there was no ice to keep it fresh anywhere.
Here the fishermen are taking their catch out of the net.
Sardines
Then we visited the vegetable market. The guide explained what every vegetable was, as if we don't have the same at home.
I did have pineapple every day and it was delicious.
I traveled half the world to visit a grocery store. We spent 1/2 an hour here so the guide could do her shopping.
The outdoor market offered no bargains. I don't know how they stay in business.
We took a canal boat ride back to the hotel. It was a nice ride but by 2pm it was very very hot.
I did get to see a kingfisher bird up close.
My final sunset in Sri Lanka.
Next stop - Singapore.
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