The team felt like they were back in 'sunny Scotland' after arriving in Nuwara Eliya and getting absolutely drenched. The 4 hour train journey from Kandy was an amazing and different experience which we probably will never get again. Train journeys here are extremely different from ones back home, cramped carriages and the lacking use of doors seemed to take the team by surprise. Not to mention buying lychees, peanuts and samosas from baskets to keep us going. We were welcomed into Nuwara Eliya by a copy of the Hollywood sign but instead said Edinburgh which was a nice surprise.
We arrived at the Victoria Inn which was a bit soggy and dull. We splurged on fried chicken at the 'dodgy pub' which took everyone's minds off of the mouldy pillows and stained bed sheets. Some people liked dodgy pub more than others...
Haddon Hill was a walk in the park compared to the Knuckles Trek most of the team had completed just days before, although there was a slight direction problem we drifted through the tea plantations and eventually got back on track. Horton Plains national park the next day was a magical experience. The 9.5km trek through thick jungle to find the 800ft drop was just amazing, World's end truly felt like the world's end. Then on the way back stopping at the most amazing waterfall really did make the day.
Kitty
Lovely at last to hear from you all. You're all still smiling, that's good. Can't wait to hear all the stories and pics. See you next week xxxx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see and hear from you! Sounds fantastic, minus the mouldy pillows and stained sheets! Enjoy Adam's Peak and then your rest and relaxation! See you a week today x
ReplyDeleteYou all looked lovely. xxx
ReplyDeleteAw fantastic to see all your smiley faces! Enjoy the rest of the trip xx
ReplyDeleteLove the Edinburgh sign, that made me laugh, the mouldy pillows and stained sheets made me cringe though. See you next week.
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