We are in the tiny beach town of Unawatuna on the Southwest coast of Sri Lanka. The name sounds like something out of the Lion King, I know, but I promise I haven't made it up. We have spent the past two nights in the cheapest room we've had since we've been away. It was 4 pounds per night. It was also boiling hot and full of mosquitoes. I have more mosquito bites than skin now, which is delightful and not at all unattractive. This morning we upgraded to a slightly nicer guesthouse full of luxuries like AC and loo roll. It is 11.40am here and I am already looking forward to bedtime.
We spent yesterday lying on the beach and plan to do the same today. I have made friends with the woman who sells dresses so she is going to bring a selection to my sun lounger this afternoon. Life doesn't get much better than shopping in the sunshine.
Having said that, I did almost drown yesterday. Well, slight exaggeration, but I had a water-based incident. Joe and I could see the beach - the whole town in on the beach basically - but we couldn't figure out where the path to the most sandy part was. In our infinite wisdom we decided we didn't need a path because we could walk through the sea. The water was quite shallow and we were making good progress until we had to pass a load of rocks. The waves were much stronger than I anticipated and I ended up getting knocked over, twice, and soaking the contents of my handbag. Joe marched on ahead, ignoring my cries for help, until he'd got himself safely to dry land. It is reassuring to know that in a crisis he looks out for number one. I almost had to get rescued by an Australian man in a thong. Degro.
My primary activity since arriving in Sri Lanka, other than playing with baby turtles, has been eating shellfish. Over the past five days I have eaten three crabs, half a lobster and a plate of enormous prawns. I am expecting to sprout pincers any minute now. Does anyone know about the nutritional value of crustaceans? Is it wise to eat only grilled crabs?
We spent yesterday lying on the beach and plan to do the same today. I have made friends with the woman who sells dresses so she is going to bring a selection to my sun lounger this afternoon. Life doesn't get much better than shopping in the sunshine.
Having said that, I did almost drown yesterday. Well, slight exaggeration, but I had a water-based incident. Joe and I could see the beach - the whole town in on the beach basically - but we couldn't figure out where the path to the most sandy part was. In our infinite wisdom we decided we didn't need a path because we could walk through the sea. The water was quite shallow and we were making good progress until we had to pass a load of rocks. The waves were much stronger than I anticipated and I ended up getting knocked over, twice, and soaking the contents of my handbag. Joe marched on ahead, ignoring my cries for help, until he'd got himself safely to dry land. It is reassuring to know that in a crisis he looks out for number one. I almost had to get rescued by an Australian man in a thong. Degro.
My primary activity since arriving in Sri Lanka, other than playing with baby turtles, has been eating shellfish. Over the past five days I have eaten three crabs, half a lobster and a plate of enormous prawns. I am expecting to sprout pincers any minute now. Does anyone know about the nutritional value of crustaceans? Is it wise to eat only grilled crabs?
I think the fruit in your pina colada has nutritional value too, and is probably a balancing factor in your diet.
ReplyDeleteSounds a bit protein-rich - and roughage-light (and no, eating the shells does NOT count towards your five a day, so don't be tempted...)
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