Tag Archives: Kandy

Sri Lanka day 15 – Kandy

Posted on Wednesday, 27 Apr 2011 by Hattie

We are staying an extra two days in Kandy, mainly to slow down after the rather hectic three-day tour of the ancient cities, but also to do justice to Kandy.  The bus fare into Kandy sets us back 6 rupees, … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka day 14 – Kandy

Posted on Tuesday, 26 Apr 2011 by Hattie

The most important cultural and spiritual attraction in Kandy is the Tooth Relic Temple on the northern edge of the Lake.  The temple houses one of the Buddha’s teeth – probably the most important Buddhist relic in Sri Lanka and … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka day 13 – Kandy

Posted on Monday, 25 Apr 2011 by Hattie

Today is our first opportunity to try a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast;  most guest houses don’t offer it, serving instead the ubiquitous standard fare of stale, lightly toasted bread, jam, eggs – usually fried – tea or coffee and fruit.  A … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka day 12 – Sigiriya to Kandy

Posted on Sunday, 24 Apr 2011 by Hattie

We decide to take a pragmatic approach over the travel arrangements and agree with Mustalif that he will take us as far as Dambulla today where the  we will catch the bus to Kandy. He is also going to arrange … Continue reading →

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