the climate - the warmth always puts me in a better mood than the cold
the food - hoppers, string hoppers, crab curry, prawn curry, proper buryiani, do I need to say any more?
playing carrom
the landscape - the colour and texture always fascinate and capture me. It just looks more colourful than the UK. The grass always seems greener!
the attitude - I love to experience the laid back attitude, but I know I would struggle to live in it
Colombo - Can't get enough of it
the rhythms - the drumming and the traditional music
the wildlife
Kandy - its heritage, traditions and ambience
the background noise
I know i've missed about a million things, please feel free to add by commenting.
there is nothing like it.
ReplyDeleteyou are right about the greenness.
every time i come back here i am struck by the color green. its more brilliant than anywhere else. its a combination of light,weather, and of course the plants.
Kottu roti
ReplyDeleteThere is also something about Galle Road that I find heartwarming. As if it is the backbone of the Country.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading
Big matches
ReplyDeleteHalf witted cops
Arrack
Butter fried cuttle fish at SSC
SSC
Devilled cashew nuts and garlicky bombay mix.
ReplyDeleteThe best Chinese takeaway from Gihan's/Chinese Dragon.
The sea lapping against the shore on the road to Galle.
The hustle and bustle of an ordinary adventure, e.g. going to get something from the shops turns into a mission when you factor avoiding sleazes, stray (possibly rabid) animals and other occupational hazards into the mix ;)