World famous Geoffrey Bawa designed this resort to harmonize with the natural surroundings of beachfront and palms.
Our first desire… to swim in the Indian Ocean! Despite the red flag warnings, we frolicked in the wild surf, our bodies battered like bowling pins. The surf was raging in cross-current rip tides, so we kept to the relative safety of the shallow shoreline. Just a few feet further was a deep drop-off with threatening undertow like nothing I have ever experienced. No body surfing here!
The extensive pool system provided us with the soothing and safe swimming experience we craved. Everyone remarked that I finally seem “like Mary” – and they’re right… I do think I’ve recovered from my hospital experience.
sri lankan fishing boat
As the afternoon progressed, we noticed a wedding going on… again we felt like voyeurs as we were so close to the activities. The groom rides the elephant to meet his bride. Unfortunately, as the groom was descending the ladder, Ellie decided to move, which caused the groom to land on his backside.
the ceremony – the groom was English, the bride Tamil
What serenity to wake up to the sound of pounding surf and the sight of swaying palms. An entire day to ourselves to relax before the 35 hour flying marathon to our homes.
Our list of “what I’m going to first when I get home” is growing longer as each one of us starts the mental transition of reuniting with loved ones, home life, and the world of work.
What a gift this has been. I am changed.
sunset on the Indian Ocean
