Mysterious Crowds in the Museum

Mysterious Crowds in the Museum

Or: An Amusing Travel Tale About Why One Should Keep Expectations Low The decision was made. Instead of roasting under the scorching sun while biking around the ancient Buddhist city of Polonnaruwa, I opted to educate myself in the cool confines of the museum. I...
Ever changing plans

Ever changing plans

or why I got angry at the whole Polonnaruwa tourist board: an amusing travel story After waking up from a power nap induced by a delicious and abundant breakfast, I noticed the sun was at its peak. “It is what it is,” I said to myself, preparing to head...
Breakfast Royale

Breakfast Royale

or a Light-Hearted Travel Memoir: How Nagging Saved My Day Extreme small portions, uninspired meal choices, and inflexible hosts had been my usual experiences with breakfasts in Sri Lankan guest houses. Needless to say, I was not convinced… It’s true that...
Mastery of Bargaining

Mastery of Bargaining

or The Amusing Travel Tale about Wisdom of Money Exchange in Srilanka Learned In The United Kingdom Arriving at the Colombo train station, I eagerly awaited my ride to Anuradhapura, where I was to attend a 10-day Vipassana course. Before the train’s arrival, I...