CHEEKY SNAPSHOTS #3

The bay of Unawatuna showing off as usual

Who knew rice could be so exciting?

Crossing train tracks out here is a risky business

Cheap plastic sunnies make for the perfect photo opportunity 

A salad makes a healthy change from copious amounts of rice and curry

Probably one of the greatest spots high in the clouds in Colombo

So I'm about to start my last week in this incredible country.

I can't believe how fast time has flown by nor just how much I have seen, done and achieved since being here.

And also just how much I have learnt in such a short space of time. It's mind blowing. 

These are a selection of random snapshots from my last week in the city and an afternoons escape to the beach.

That final photo cannot even begin to capture the 360 degree view that I had of Colombo at sunset.

It was breathtaking, yet another example of how this country never ceases to surprise and amaze me.

Pics me, all taken with iPhone 4

CHEEKY SNAPSHOTS #2

Every city has its graffiti but I just loved the simplicity of the one word floating on the white wall

The view from my kitchen window, just a little snippet of the outside world

The city at sunset, just showing off really

Sipping on some fancy cocktails, one of which was aptly titled 'English Lady'

Hashtag big city life no?!

A few snapshots of a week in the city. And a pretty lush week it was too. 

From random graffiti round every corner to tiny local restaurants that serve the best food around, tuk tuk drivers who always want to argue over the price and bus drivers who have a death wish, random cows wandering past huge department stores and cake, a whole lot of cake.

The city is always busy, there is always something to look at, something that will catch you eye.

And I'm loving it.

Pics me, all taken with iPhone 4

CITY SANCTUARY

Even in the busiest, nosiest, loudest cities, you can always find a moment of sanctuary.

For me that will always be a setting sun. 

Wherever I am in the world, be in city, beach or hills, Europe, Asia or Australia, sunsets are when I feel most at peace. 

They are always beautiful and no two are ever the same.

I am constantly amazed by what I see and this one that my tuk-tuk driver kindly pulled over to let me photograph was no exception.

Colombo, I think I'm starting to rather like you.

The setting sun over Diyawana Lake, Colombo

Pic me