Hill Country
Chloe Writes: Our short but sweet journey through the hill country started in Nuwara Eliya and at nearly 2k meters above sea level it was back on with the jumpers. The hotel we stayed at had a really comfy living room with a big open fire place which was lit every night.
Surprisingly enough our first day was spent walking up a mountain and it was an early start the next morning with a 600 meter jeep climb to Hauton Plains national park and an opportunity to see World’s End before the clouds set in. World’s End is the name given to the 800 meter drop where the plains come to a sudden end. Unfortunately after paying a total of around £25 (our daily budget) to get there, I was rather disappointed. I think I was envisaging something from Pirates of the Caribbean, but it was a nice walk none-the-less and the views were pretty good.
In the afternoon we headed down to Ella for some more stunning views. Ella is a very sleepy town but we managed to entertain ourselves by playing carrom with the owner of the guest house and eating Thai food with a very animated Sri Lankan who has given us some lessons in the Thai language and how to fare in Bangkok when you first arrive. I’ve enjoyed the hill country but can’t say I’m not looking forward to heading back to the hustle & bustle of the city.
Pete Writes: The train journey to Ella was really scenic snaking our way around tea plantations and through numerous tunnels cut into the hills. We have been on several walks which have been fun, and not too exhausting.
Today we are on our way back to Kandy to see England play Sri Lanka at cricket, which should provided us with some excitement again (it has been a while!)
Not much else to say except enjoy the views 
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Tea Plantation
Tea Picker
It’s all about the Tea……..Tea Plant
View from the Train
On the way up to World’s End
Waterfall in the Horton Plains National Park
The view from our guest house Veranda in Ella
Tags: Sri Lanka
November 30th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Hi u2,nrnrLoved the Buddah’s. Could you post the feet buddah by recorded delivery so I can have it in my garden!!nrnrTime is marching on very fast and realised it’s a special day next week Chloe. Hope you have arranged something special.nrnrSri Lanka looks really interesting and some of the Buddah’s are really beautiful.nrnrThinking of you bothx M
November 30th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Nice photos chaps :o)
And what’s that game called? Did you win? Always good played when completely wasted on some sort of home made whisky, I believe.
December 5th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Hi guyz,glad to see you’re still having a great time.I’m just dropping you a quickie to wish Chloe” Happy Birthday”
I wonder where you’ll be spending it?Keep up the blogs,I really enjoy them,and I love looking at the photos.Take care,love Marc…xxx
December 6th, 2007 at 12:04 am
Happy birthday Chloe
Hope you have a great day!
Enjoying the words and pictures letting us know how you are getting on with your travels - keep them coming.
Love from Ken & Liz xx
December 6th, 2007 at 8:28 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING CHLOE.nrnrhope you had a lovely day.
This is in case you didn’t get my MONKEY MAIL CARD.
As always love the pics keep them coming and will see you very soon now.
Love u loads. Mxxxxxxx
December 8th, 2007 at 12:04 am
Hi Mum,
Had a fantastic birthday.
The Buddahs are great, Theres always a giant one on a hill somewhere.
Lots of Love x
December 8th, 2007 at 12:06 am
Hi Rupert,
The game is carrom, shame I lost but it was only the second time I had ever played.
Enjoyed the photos of Lauras Birthday, scary snake!
Talk soon,
Pete x
December 8th, 2007 at 12:09 am
Hi Marc,
Thanks for the birthday wish, we spent the night in a really nice hotel. Oh well, Back to the 4 pound a night accomodation.
Glad your enjoying the photos,
Love to All,
Chloe x
December 8th, 2007 at 12:10 am
Hi Mum & Dad C,
I had a fantastic birthday, ate far too much as usual.
Look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.
Lots of Love,
Chloe x
December 11th, 2007 at 3:38 am
I remember now, for the life of me I can’t remember how to play. Probably something to do with the snake-scorpion whisky that night…