After a crazy few months...well actually a crazy year we are finally able to relax and enjoy some time together! Nothing like some last minute packing and I do mean last minute we made it to the airport about 10:30pm to join a huge line waiting to check in! We had some last minute shopping to do but by the time we checked in the shops had shit so Rudi was heading to Sri Lanka without a toothbrush and me without a camera! First flight was about 8 hrs to KL and we were both absolutely exhausted so slept on and off for most of the flight! Then we were delayed in KL but finally made it to Sri Lanka safely. If anyone needs a new fridge fly to Sri Lanka! We met our driver Jerome who had been waiting patiently for a couple of hours as our plane was delayed. He helped us get a sim for our phone change some money and we were off in a very nice big van...plenty of room for Rudi's legs and the a/c was amazing! After stopping several times to ask for directions we found out hotel Shanith Guest house and checked in. We got changed and took a short stroll down to the beach! The sun was very hot and the beach packed mainly with locals trying to cool off! Rudi braved the waves first as I sat sheltering under his tshirt then I attempted a swim but only got waist deep and was a little afraid I would be swept out to sea! The water was the warmest water I have ever been in, was just like a bath. Not so good for cooling off but beautiful all the same! By this time it was well past beer o'clock so we headed for the closest beach bar and ordered a special brew...8.8% beer! We were approached by some beach vendors and Rudi tested out his haggling skills only to get upset when I interrupted at the end and gave the guy an extra 100 rupees! Then we got swamped by other people trying to sell us and a very persistent old lady but I stayed string and didn't give in. Beach vendors 1: Bec and Rudi 1!!! From there we wandered back along the main road to the Sherry Bar and drank a couple if lion megas! 1.5l jugs whilst enjoying some Sri Lankan curry and rice! Both a little tipsy we wandered back to our room, enjoyed cold showers and settled in for the night!
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