Tuesday, January 16, 2018

To Nuwara Elia.

It was a comfortable departure time at 10 from the 'Cinnamon Citadel'. The Thinds had joined us in place of Vikram Naik who'd left us yesterday afternoon. I didn't make him out initially and did I disappoint him, in the bargain, I wonder?

Victoria was expansive in his offer to the ladies, in that, he had us stop twice for shopping - at the Handuni's and at the supermarket of the silks. Lekha could, finally, purchase a few tidbits from the supermarket and looked please as Punch!

The next stop was at the Glenloch tea estate that was short and sweet. Most of the crowd had bought the many varieties of tea that the island nation is known for. We're also treated to a complimentary cup of tea on the occasion.

We'd a scrumptious lunch at the Bush Tree Restaurant at the foothill. Sheeja, followed by Sathi chechi called in quick succession for which remedies were given. We'd, then, proceeded to the Hanuman temple. It's believed that this was the place where Hanuman had first landed, on being sent by Lord Rama, in search of Sita.

By sunset, we'd reached Hotel Araliya Green Hills at Nuwaraeliya, our night halt. It was quiet evening thereafter.


Tailpiece.

1. Tomorrow, we visit the place where Sita was kept in captivity by Ravana.
2. The cohesiveness of the group is getting on abundantly.

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