Sri Lanka Independence Day Parade – Feb. 4, 2023
Donna and I embarked on a Gate 1 journey to Sri Lanka, accompanied by a group of five other travelers. Our guide Richard led us on a tour of the majority of the island, including several notable attractions. One such highlight was the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sigiriya, which required a climb of 1200 steps to get to the top. We also explored Polonnaruwa, a variety of temples, and a botanical garden. During our trip, we even managed to spot a leopard in Yala National Park and engage in a discussion with a Buddhist Monk. Our tour concluded with a trip to Galle Fort and a visit to a turtle hatchery.
