Today was a nice ride with cooler temperatures and just a few drops of rain. We headed away from the coast but it was still relatively flat riding. We were on slightly larger roads to start and much quieter and … Continue reading →
Today was a rest day from riding. After a large breakfast buffet, I walked to town and then the Koneswaram Temple (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koneswaram_Temple) and took a tuk tuk back. The dogs were also taking a rest day. Let your smile change … Continue reading →
One item eagerly awaited at the rider briefing is the weather report. As we’ve slowly turned the corner to follow the coast, our NNE winds were likely tailwinds! Hooray. There was of course also a chance of some showers. A … Continue reading →
Today was a longer day riding as we passed reminders of the civil war. This first dozen kilometers were still busy as we left Jaffna. The bread trucks are converted tuk tuks and each plays a familiar tune. This morning … Continue reading →
Today our first cycling was mostly along mangrove area. Swampy without many people and mostly straight roads. A slight headwind made for slightly tougher morning. Given the 130km full distance, I decided to stop at lunch. We start the day … Continue reading →
There is a piece of Sri Lanka closest to India. We cycled out that peninsula to Mannar. The roads were smooth, flat and not very busy. The posted distance was 130km but I decided to catch a van when it … Continue reading →
Today was a chance to explore Anuradhapura. I marked three places on my map, set out a walk to visit them and took a tuk tuk back. I started with a pleasant walk along the lake. A small shrine, some … Continue reading →
Today was a good day riding. Shorter, less hilly and not quite as hot as yesterday. We were on mostly small back lanes – some unpaved but nothing too bad. The friendliness of the people continues to impress me. There … Continue reading →
Today the Sri Lanka riding begins. It was a good ride today though the afternoon was just slightly too hot so I skipped the last 20km. Official start photo in front of the hotel. Yesterday we had both sectional meeting … Continue reading →
Happy Independence Day to Sri Lanka. On this day in 1948, the Dominion of Ceylon formally became a separate country as part of the British Commonwealth. In 1972 it more formally broke from Britain and became the Republic of Sri … Continue reading →
