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Vicky's Elective
Hey everyone.
Havent written anything for ages and got loads to say!
First, been to Adams peak. Its a mountain about 200 metres, maybe a bit more where lots of people do pilgramages. We went with another medical studnet Nick, and his brother and mate. We left colombo at about 9:30pm on wed night and got there at around 2:30am. We left to start climbing at 3am (after no sleep!). Took about 3 hours to get top the top. Was really tiring, 5200 steps later at the top it was freezing cold! We also had to have regular stops to check for leeches, nice! Was pouring with rain half the time as well! The views are suppose to be amazing, but when we got to the top for sunrise all we could see as mist. A bit dissapointing! There was a temple at the top so had to take our shoes off, unbelievably cold! Will post some pics soon.
After Adams peak, we started on our way at around 10am (still having had no sleep!) to Unawatuna where i am now. The drive was really pretty through the hill country and tea plantations. 8 hours later we arrived! The distance wasnt a lot, but it takes about 4 hours to do 100km on these roads! The final part of the journey was along the coast. There is still a lot of destruction from the tsunami to see by the coast. A lot was devastated. Can see lots of rebuiding work going on.
Unawatuna is a bay towards the south of the island. Finally the nice beach i have been looking forward to! Had a couple of days in the sun. Still recovering from all of those steps! Last night went to a nightclub on the beach with the guys we went to Adams peak with and some other people. Was good fun. Too much beer and arrack (local spirit) though i think! The food here is really good. Restaurants on the beach with really good fresh fish.
Today, helen and i had a surfing lesson. That was a really good laugh. I didnt realise how tiring it would be! My arms are going to hurt tomorrow!! Might have some more before we leave, Will be a pro by the time i am home!
Anyways, loads to sya, ive probably bored you enough! Off to get ready thn to a bbq party on the beach.
Good to hear from people on the message board!
cya xxx
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