As remarkable as the climb from lowland to hill country had been, the change was just as interesting in reverse. Small roadside bodegas (kade' in Sinhalese) sold everything from cold drinks to fresh fish and vegetables. Slowly gaps began to appear between the shops where large homes stood within gated compounds.
Eventually, the homes turned into supermarkets and professional buildings and schools as we entered more populated areas. Soon we were seeing highway overpasses and sidewalks full of pedestrians. Nearing Colombo, the capital, it was just another weekday in the city.
But our destination was still ahead - the seaside town of Wadduwa on the southwestern coast. There the hotel called Blue Water, designed by Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, uses elements of water, earth and sky for inspiration. The rooms are whitewashed, teak wood accents, polished concrete floors, indigo blue tile and water flows from the reception desk all the way to the pool.
The agenda today: dip in the pool, glasses of fresh lime juice, and walks along the beach. Mission accomplished!
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