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We spent the President's Day weekend on Sri Lanka's South Coast, in Ahangama and Weligama, then returned to Colombo in time for the Nawam Maha Perahera. Click here for photos.
Ahangama was a new discovery for us - one with big waves for surfing, a lovely beach, and a set of surf villas we will most definitely return to.
As for the Pera Hera, it was fun to see elephants hanging out along the lake near our apartment. We could see and hear the parade from our patio, along with the full moon the festival was timed with. Night 2 was a bit rainy, but the passing storm didn't stop the drummers or fire dancers.
Also include in the photo album are some underwater shots from Pat's most recent dive trip and a few miscellaneous photos from daily life around Colombo.
February 4 is Sri Lanka's National Day, an occasion which marks the country's independence from Britain, achieved in 1948. We walked down to Galle Face Green this morning to take in the military parade which is the signature event of National Day.
It was impressive - there were bands and bagpipers; tanks and traditional drummers; parachuters jumping out of planes and off buildings; a couple of elephants; a few dozen horses; and a LOT of guns. Click here for photos.
On an unrelated but also impressive note, our friend Robert posted the photo below of a blue whale mom and her calf after his recent aerial whale watching excursion on Sri Lanka's south coast. Blue whales frequent the waters off of Mirissa this time of year.
And over in the great Pacific Northwest... click here for photos of Drew's recent climbing trip to Central Oregon's Smith Rock. Emily just got her first snow day of 2019, and Jake is hoping for one later this week.
