Read this blog: The one where Matilda is touched by greatness Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th March 2026 We awoke early in time to see the sunrise from our balcony. We had already decided we would go for some retail therapy in Ella and the hotel ordered us a tuk tuk to take us down the hill after breakfast. The main thoroughfare in Ella is called Badulla Road and is lined with bars, many with balconies overlooking the road, and small shops selling clothing and tourist mementoes. Anyone who has shopped with Robert will know that he does not really understand the concept of browsing. We had to walk up one side and then down the other to make sure we had seen all the merchandise on offer. Robert found a shirt on the reduced rail in one shop and pronounced the shopping trip over and an outstanding success. We did not feel we should spend the whole day in the town as this might lead to further purchases which we could not reasonably expect to fit in our luggage. We returned to the hotel so Matilda could try out the pool. Although the views were spectacular [see below], there […]
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