The people I met here were warm, friendly, curious and eager to strike up a conversation. Whether chilling with the surf instructors, buying a snack at a stand or catching a bus to another town, I was greeted with a smile.
One of my favourite moments was while buying a coconut at Akurala Beach. I was immediately invited into the home of the shop owner and met the four generations of family members living there. We chatted, took photos, ate biscuits and exchanged contact details. What a memorable moment with that loving family!
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| Invited for dinner at a friend’s home near Hikkuduwa. Tasty, freshly caught calamari was definitely a treat! |
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| Our daily fresh coconut was bought at Lal’s fruit stand because hee was just such a warm and friendly guy! |
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| His smile made my heart melt! |
I felt extremely welcome at this all girls orphanage near Baddegsma.
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| Tuk-tuking to Udawalawe with our friend, Gayan . |
One of my favourite moments was while buying a coconut at Akurala Beach. I was immediately invited into the home of the shop owner and met the four generations of family members living there. We chatted, took photos, ate biscuits and exchanged contact details. What a memorable moment with that loving family!
This family’s livelihood was destroyed in the 2004 tsunami. With private donations from Germany, they were able to rebuild their beach-side kiosk and home.
