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SRI LANKA
After a month settled in Spain, we dove back in with a long overnight flight
How quickly the Indian Ocean wiped away our travel fatigue
Amazing food and delicious drinks right on the beach
The Palm Villa Mirissa - absolutely 10/10
Whale watching - a huge dissapointment. Crammed boat, crowded dolphin pods, no whales, and endless people barfing...
Snake Farm near Mirissa
The King Cobra
A few days later we found these cobra eggs near a restaurant and were able to warn the owner
Birthday Cake
Daniela is a special human being
Turtle Rescue Volunteering at The Mighty Roar
Burying eggs that will hatch in 1-2 months
Usually 100-120 eggs in a batch
A hatch! We got to measure and weigh these little fellas and then send them out to sea
Daily beach clean
What a beautiful place to work!
After collecting trash, we had to stuff plastic into bottles to make "EcoBricks."
It was hard work in the heat
But the kids managed to make it fun!
Eco-Brick Masters!
So much fun playing with our new friends The London's
Morning fishing trip
Salty Swami's cafe - our escape to AC and good coffee
Special afternoon visiting Buddhist meditation center
Amazed by how religious iconography and pratice are ever-present in daily life. Ocean-side stuppa in Kirinda
This large Buddha stands at the coast commemorating the tsunami victims from 2004
Saying good-bye to friends at The Mighty Roar.
Daniela, asking the Buddha for assistance in making her bag close
My Village - Tissamaharama
Sunrise safari in Yala National Park
Snoozing leopard - we were one of 100 trucks pulling up to watch this guy sleep. Made us wonder if we are "loving nature" at it's peril
The Tuk-Tuk: arguably the most fun way to explore a new country
Even the bread truck was a Tuk-tuk
Passing time...
Bundala National Park safari - less crowds, incredible beauty
Last second Australian e-visa success! Almost got stuck in Colombo