We spent today exploring Kandy, Sri Lanka. A major highlight was Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which as the name suggests houses one of Buddha’s teeth. Again the pictures do not do this beautiful…
Kadugannawa Tea Factory
Enjoyed learning about tea production while visiting one of the 1200 working tea factories in Sri Lanka. “Ceylon” tea might be the best tea we have ever had. We hope so as we are bringing back a couple kilograms! For…
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
We spent some time at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka. No matter what your view on animals and especially elephants in captivity, there is definitely a need in Sri Lanka (and many other countries). There are still working…
Exploring Colombo, Sri Lanka
We had a Very interesting time exploring Colombo 4. Within four blocks of our hotel is a Hindu Temple, a Buddhist Temple, a Christian Convent and a Muslim Mosque. Amazing cultural diversity in such a small area.
Isle Girard, Maldives
We had an awesome day on the water spying on some of the resort islands, spending a couple hours on a private sandbar and snorkeling. The coral “gardens” were the most spectacular we have ever seen. No pictures though as…
Emirates Palace Hotel
We had a fascinating private tour of the Emirates Palace Hotel. The pictures really do not begin to show the opulence. Stopped for The best (and most expensive) cappuccino we have ever had, complete with with gold flakes. The mango…
Dune Bashing in Dubai
Fun day dune bashing, learning about falcons, watching the sunset, and enjoying a great desert dinner
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
After seven trips to Abu Dhabi, John finally made time to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. More photos here.
Staying Synced
Dubai is an amazing city and in our opinion certainly worth being on your bucket list. We always enjoy the culture, hospitality, amazing food, and the excitement of the ever-changing city. On a recent trip, we even carved out some…
Top of the World
A view from the top of the world … well at the 125th from of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. More photos here