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    RE: Transport around cristmas 2011

    by Rod_B 24 September 2011

    Hi Umeshf / Gabriel, I've no doubt that the hour before the train might be Ok sometimes but in my experience you…

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    RE: ATM,S

    by Rod_B 17 September 2011

    Hi, Hikkaduwa is OK for ATM,s the accomodation, guest houses etc is along the Galle Road. As you walk from there into the town centre…

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    RE: Weekend in Sri Lanka.

    by umeshf 15 July 2011

    Well staying Negombo, hmmm apart from the beach and water sports in the lagoon there's nothing much to see. Kitulgala is a great place…

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    RE: andaman or sri lanka for sea and snorkelling in aug?? U experience?

    by umeshf 07 July 2011

    Hi Jean, Andaman Islands: From what I have read & herd the best time to explore the deep sea beauty in Andaman and Nicobar is from Octob…

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    RE: Sea and snorkelling in andaman in august worth it?

    by umeshf 07 July 2011

    Hi Jean, Andaman Islands: From what I have read & herd the best time to explore the deep sea beauty in Andaman and Nicobar is from Octob…

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    Travellers

    by djsammy 18 February 2011

    Any travellers or backpackers intrested in travelling aound Sri lanka. We will be going in a group of four to Sri lanka during australian…

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    RE: 2 days/2 nights between CMB and Galle?

    by videshi 21 December 2010

    I would take option #2. You can stop at Kosgoda to see adorable baby turtles at various hatcheries, Ambalangoda to see fascinating tradition…

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    RE: last minute deal to west coast of sri lanka

    by Rod_B 17 September 2010

    Hi, The weather is probably going to be mixed . You'll almost certainly get some rain but usually, sunshine as well so do take high…

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    RE: Sri Lanka - Koggala/Safari

    by richord 24 July 2010

    Rod i fill the gaps. i'm going to mention, you can easily visit some places from koggala Beruwela Fish Harbour : Beruwela is one of…

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    Off to a wedding.

    by Wadiwadiman 01 February 2010

    I have been quiet recently as a result of being extremely busy since Christmas and getting too steamed up by the election antics to appear…

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    RE: day trips from kulutara beach

    by Rod_B 06 November 2009

    Hi oli, There,s a few trips you can do from Kalutara... Down the coast just a short hop is the turtle hatchery in Kosgoda.. , the…

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    RE: travel to sri lanka with young children

    by Rod_B 01 September 2009

    HI Tracy, I've never travelled there with kids but have seen and chatted to many others who have. I've never heard any complaints…

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    RE: Remaining evidence of Tsunami damage in SL?

    by Rod_B 16 May 2009

    Hi, The train was parked up , on a side line in Hikkaduwa station until recently. When I was there in Feb/march of this year it had…

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    RE: Yala National Park

    by Rod_B 04 April 2009

    Hi tanja, you're getting a bit mixed up/ The op asked for info travelling from Ahungalla, which is just about 30 kilometres north of…

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    Hope to meet ...

    by Wadiwadiman 27 December 2008

    some of the TT people. I am setting off in 3 hours for the airport, flying out on Sunday morning with Qatar from London Gatwick. I plan…

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    Re: where are well assorted fruit markets along SL's southwest coast?

    by swd 21 December 2008

    There are lots of fruit stalls all along Galle Road (from Bentota to Matara). Various markets at different days of the week at small…

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    RE: Please could you help to answer our SL questions!

    by Rod_B 17 August 2008

    Hi, 1/ Yes but not with Kuoni. On the way to Kandy you can visit the elephant orphanage at Pinawella. The route from Kandy sou…

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    RE: Single female traveler in SL end of July...safety and tips?

    by Rod_B 28 May 2008

    Hello again, First the trains, I have a list of train times for that route . When I was there a few weeks ago, in Fort Station,…

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    'Goda' meaning

    by Norton 22 March 2008

    We had a wonderful week in Sri Lanka in February, staying in Hikkaduwa and Kandy. On a recommendation from someone on this thread we stayed…

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    New trains and old friends.

    by Rod_B 17 March 2008

    Hi, Back from the latest trip and as I nag others to post a short trip report I feel I ought to do the same. A four week trip this…

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    #6 Sri Lanka, Feb. 16, 2008

    by Lor 16 February 2008

    What a nice break Ella was. It's a very small town up high in tea country where the air is cooler and the cacaphony of heavy urban presence…

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    #5 Sri Lanka, Feb. 8, 2008

    by Lor 09 February 2008

    Not all bus rides are fun and the 4 1/2 hour ride from Ratnapura to Kandy was hot, crowded, and tedious. The hotel I selected from the…

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    #3 Sri Lanka Jan. 25, 2008

    by Lor 30 January 2008

    In Ambalangoda I spent a morning shopping for masks; I had mentioned them in my last email and so a friend asked me to buy a couple for…

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    #2 Sri Lanka Jan. 18, 2008

    by Lor 30 January 2008

    Negombo is a beach town, chock-a-block with hotels and guesthouses on the beach area with a normal town next to it. There is an old Dutch…

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    Sri Lanka tour guide

    by sarahstgeorge 10 November 2007

    Have just come back from a 10 day trip around Sri Lanka - visited Dambulla, Kandy and Galle and had the most amasing time.

    For…

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