Day 3-25 October 2014
Today was a very jam packed day, we did a variety of activities from dusk to dawn. We started off the day waking early and having an 8 o clock breakfast. Afterwards we headed to D.S. Senanayake Maha Vidyalaya school, in Kandalama city, where we were welcomed warmly by smiling faces, colourful flowers and a song. We played two exciting games; the Sri Lankan take on rounders, which we lost :(, and a cricket match, which we won :). We then learnt one of the playground games which we found to be very joyful and energetic. We also tried to teach them 'head, shoulders, knees and toes' and blew up some balloons which they were fascinated by.
After saying a sad goodbye, we left for a local eco park which looked after venomous snakes and other injured animals. It was very heartwarming as the curator has been sacrificing his life in order to save these injured animals. We were allowed to hold one of the cat snakes he looked after. It was very surreal as it felt very smooth and soft which was unexpected. We also got to see a very rare albino cobra, which was very interesting and stunning as it was something we had never seen before.
Next we went back to our hotel in Dambulla for a late lunch before setting off again to a National Park for a Jeep Safari ride. It was a once in a lifetime experience and it was very exhilarating. We were allowed to stand on the seats and stick our heads outside of the jeep which gave us an amazing view of the natural beauty of the Sri Lankan wildlife. We saw a very rare tusked elephant, which only 2% of the elephants in Sri Lanka have. We also saw many baby elephants huddling together to their mums one of which was only 1 month old.
After the tiring day, we went back to the hotel where we had a well deserved dinner and headed to bed, looking forward to the next day.
Lucy, Rhianna, Serena
Wow! Sounds absolutely amazing what you guys are getting upto. Faye I look forward to seeing all the pictures when you come home. Sleep well xx
ReplyDeleteHow did you all cope playing games in the heat and humidity? We've never seen you this active in Malaysia Serena :). How fantastic to see a tusked elephant - a rare sight indeed. Xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love reading the blog and seeing the pictures. We are so excited for all of you. Georgie we hope you're taking lots of photos, we can't believe how much you have done already. Embrace every moment! XXxx
ReplyDeleteMust be exhausting to cram so much in, but hope you are enjoying every moment! Love from Paul and Shahana
ReplyDeleteIt is great to hear what an amazing time you are all having and cramming so much in. It all sounds really exciting and no doubt everyone is making the most of everything that you see and do out there. We look forward to seeing more pictures and hearing about what you get up to next. Catherine and Graham xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi all, lovely to see all your lovely photo's and to read all about your amazing adventures in Sri Lanka. Please look after the lovely Mrs Angel! Her mummy is missing her! Love to all, xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mum, the students are most definitely looking after me, they have been excellent! We had a busy day in the school today, it's so hot teaching with so many students in the classroom but thank goodness for the loom bands which they all love! Look forward to seeing you soon at Primrose Respite Centre. Love you lots xxxx
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