There was a heavy and noisy storm last night and it was still raining this morning when we woke but even still the air remained thick and humid. We managed to trek another 14km today and whilst it doesn’t sound much you can probably double it or at least half it again if walking in a cooler temperature.
The Bungalow
The Bungalow, where we arrived around lunchtime, is on the top of a hill in a thriving cinnamon and rubber plantation which overlooks vast expanses of paddy fields. Interestingly it was designed by an associate of the late iconic Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa.
The cinnamon ‘factory’ just 300 metres away was not quite what Gill expected! It was the size of a few garages put together with men responsible for different parts of an intricate process. We both got to try out carving the wood in the cinnamon aroma-filled shack.
STOP PRESS – National Sri Lankan news
Our trek was mentioned on the national Sri Lanka’s news channel yesterday giving our fundraising full coverage. We can’t understand what it says as it’s in Sinhala but feedback from Sri Lankan friends said its great. English translation to follow in next few days.
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Evening meander around the estate
To finish our day, before a gorgeous homemade curry supper, we had a meander around the estate.
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I think you have both done amazingly . I have thoroughly enjoyed following your exploits and look forward to hearing a first hand account from you Gill on an Esher Woods walk . Oh how tame that will seem after your trek . Have a safe journey home ! Lorna x
Well done on getting on the National News and richly deserved too !!
Oh my that cinnamon aroma must’ve been heavenly !
Following your adventures – more photos please !#meglutton?
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Just fantastic to see. Love to you both. You must the the most glamorous trekkers.
Thanks for that Trisha – Gill says when you see one of the pics on today’s blogs you might change your mind about glamorous! Also, is there anything you’d like to see is blog about?
A really wonderful glimpse into the world of Sri Lanka – looking forward to reading more!
Thanks Kate! Plenty more to come! Xx
I love reading your blog and well done for walking in that heat and humidity!
Thank you Caroline xx
You have both done well with the 14km in that humid heat.
Love the blogs…..
say hi to Gill…. She is still ?
She is and I will! Thank you xx
Well done ladies.Awesome mileage in tropical conditions.
We are with you ever step?
Much appreciate A&M – Gill says can’t wait to share it all with you xx
Wow fragrant and fruitful. May the coverage raise much needed resources for the cause?