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Sri Lanka day 10 – Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa

Posted on Friday, 22 Apr 2011 by Hattie

We have arranged for Mustalif to drive us to Polonnaruwa and on to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy taking in the main sights along the way;  a 2-night, 3-day trip for 100 pounds plus accommodation. Sri Lanka is peppered with ancient … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka Day 9 – Anuradhapura

Posted on Thursday, 21 Apr 2011 by Hattie

Today we take a trip to Mihintale, a small town 11 kilometers from Anuradhapura.  The plan is to take the bus from Anuradhapura, but we get chatting to a man in the local pastry shop who,it turns out, has a … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka day 8 – Anuradhapura

Posted on Wednesday, 20 Apr 2011 by Hattie

Back to the Sacred City taking a slightly different route this time in order to see the remaining sites.  Cycling through this gorgeous countryside overloaded with lush vegetation, palms and trees with enormous canopies is just as enjoyable as the … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka day 7 – Anuradhapura

Posted on Tuesday, 19 Apr 2011 by Hattie

We are staying at the Lake View Tourist Guest House which is in a quiet no through road a short walk from Main Street and the centre of town.  This small complex has at least 10 rooms in two separate … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka day 6 – Colombo to Anuradhapura

Posted on Monday, 18 Apr 2011 by Hattie

As everyone who has even a smidgin of knowledge about cricket knows, the Sri Lankans are absolutely mad about the sport.  Their passion manifests itself on any spare patch of ground and corner of beach.  On the beach several games … Continue reading →

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