For as long as my children can recall Sri Lanka was an abstract place on a map, a sparkling , tear-drop shaped pearl, surrounded by the shimmering waves of the Indian Ocean. It was a far away place where parents…
High Tea at the Kingsbury
On the second day of our trip I wrote about the Vintage Tea Tour my daughter and I enjoyed in Dublin. As our time in Sri Lanka draws to a close, we find ourselves the delighted guests of my cousin…
Pleasantly Sidetracked
So we had planned a trip to Galle but we were pleasantly sidetracked by two events that simply HAD to be experienced. After all what’s a vacation without experiences? The first was supposed to involve a quick stop at beautiful…
Driving in Sri Lanka
Driving in Sri Lanka is not for the faint of heart. When motorists decide to force a two lane road into a five lane thoroughfare by cramming as many vehicles as possible into old narrow streets, when the symphony of…
Dublin Debut
My first day in a new country. Ireland — done. This, after a full day of strolling, exploring, shopping and eating some great food, including Irish style fish and chips and Victoria sponge cake. Wow, it’s a good thing I…
Pizza and Pink Luggage
Pizza on the hill and pink suitcases, all in the name of vacation readiness. In fairness, the pizza on the hill is a day-before-travel tradition that has evolved over the past few years. The pink suitcases, not too traditional but…
A Holiday Saga in Two Parts
A holiday saga in two parts. That is the only way I can view our upcoming trip to Sri Lanka. For my husband and children, this will be a vacation like none other as this will be the first time…