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The Southern Coast

December 26, 2017January 1, 2018 By admin

As our journey turned South, we experienced the gorgeous beaches of Mirissa, the historic Dutch fort of Galle, and the bustling city of Colombo. This was when we really hit our vacation groove (most of us had gotten through our jet lag by then) and we started enjoying more evenings out together, taking in as much of Sri Lanka as we could in the time we had.

Early morning fishing boats
Early morning fishing boats
A few of us napped on the way back to shore after the whales. It was an EARLY morning.
A few of us napped on the way back to shore after the whales. It was an EARLY morning.
Bombing through the countryside on a local train, doors wide open. You can't seem my knuckles, but they are WHITE. But I'm smiling.
Bombing through the countryside on a local train, doors wide open. You can’t seem my knuckles, but they are WHITE. But I’m smiling.
This is how all of Colombo felt to me- oppressive and hectic
This is how all of Colombo felt to me- oppressive and hectic
Whale watching under beautiful blue skies, perfect for spotting blue whales! No pics because they always just look like lumpy black waves.
Whale watching under beautiful blue skies, perfect for spotting blue whales! No pics because they always just look like lumpy black waves.
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Ajith tells us more facts and tidbits
Ajith tells us more facts and tidbits
The view from our hotel's rooftop in Mirissa
The view from our hotel’s rooftop in Mirissa
Loved these spots along the beach. Happy hour, all the time.
Loved these spots along the beach. Happy hour, all the time.
Mojito by the beach
Mojito by the beach
A mosque that looks like a candy cane
A mosque that looks like a candy cane
Yes, it's a million degrees, but it's also almost Christmas in Colombo!
Yes, it’s a million degrees, but it’s also almost Christmas in Colombo!
Glittery holiday decorations everywhere
Glittery holiday decorations everywhere
Indian Ocean!
Indian Ocean!
OK, I admit it. We hit our rice and curry limit and ordered brick oven pizza from this place, which was right across the street from our hotel. It was fantastic and I regret nothing.
OK, I admit it. We hit our rice and curry limit and ordered brick oven pizza from this place, which was right across the street from our hotel. It was fantastic and I regret nothing.
Come on over! Put your rear end in one of these chairs! You know you want to...
Come on over! Put your rear end in one of these chairs! You know you want to…
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Sunset from the ramparts of the Dutch fort in Galle
Sunset from the ramparts of the Dutch fort in Galle
Galle, which is a beautiful Dutch colonial town
Galle, which is a beautiful Dutch colonial town
Not a bad spot to watch the sun set
Not a bad spot to watch the sun set
Old church in Galle
Old church in Galle
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Up on the ramparts of the Dutch fort
Up on the ramparts of the Dutch fort
The whole southern coast is quite scenic and apparently is popular with people learning to surf. Maybe next time.
The whole southern coast is quite scenic and apparently is popular with people learning to surf. Maybe next time.

 

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