No-one we had met, nor any of the guidebooks really had anything nice to say about Vavuniya, so we hadn't really thought about it as a place to spend the night. But, after a really really long day driving, and with Gypsy more than over being in the tuktuk, the idea of stopping in a trucking town over night was becoming more of a reality - all be it a not very welcome reality...
But then we arrived! And we were baffled. Vavuniya was BEAUTIFUL! So green and leafy and with a lovely breeze blowing. The people were super friendly, the women were dressed in amazing saris, and the streets were full of colourful sari and material shops.
But then we arrived! And we were baffled. Vavuniya was BEAUTIFUL! So green and leafy and with a lovely breeze blowing. The people were super friendly, the women were dressed in amazing saris, and the streets were full of colourful sari and material shops.
About 10 km (and 5 police checks) later, we stumbled upon an accommodation that just had to be way out of our price range. But what the heck, lets ask anyway...
What's that? You have brand-new cabins out the back for 2500LKR?? Well, Thank you, I don't mind if we do! And, why don't we stay a couple more days too!! (It's called Boo oya Nature Resort for those interested)
It really was so beautiful and peaceful. Gypsy had a wonderful time chasing the ducks and geese!
It really was so beautiful and peaceful. Gypsy had a wonderful time chasing the ducks and geese!
The food in the restaurant was great and the staff were very friendly. We even got complimentary tea delivered to our room in the morning!!! And it was a great place to use as a base to explore Vavuniya and the wetlands and lakes around there.
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