Good times in Galle
Galle was our next stop travelling south from Yala down the highway we picked up the coast again . It is a Unesco World Heritage site with lots of Dutch colonial buildings Galle is where a lot of the test matches take place in Sri Lanka and also is one of the best preserved old towns from the Dutch period ( 17th /18th Century) In recent years there has been a lot of rennovation going on with houses being converted into exclusive hotels , boutiques and cafes Our hotel was stunning 'Le Grand Galle' -the reception was open air with an infinity pool with stunning views of Galle & the Ocean We were able to go on a walking tour around the fort and watch the sun set with the locals strolling on the waterfront In the evening we were entertained by a local 'busker' who serenaded us in a local restaurant This area is great for birders with the Hiyare Rainforest reservoir nearby on the outskirts of the city