I left my guesthouse together with Rob, Sophie and Vicky to Horton’s plain, maybe I was anxious on the trip or just not wanting to be late as it’s a very early morning call. Surprisingly, we got a minivan for 4 of us travelling about 90mins to Horton’s plain. On our way up, Rob told us a story of a Pussy show performer in Thailand name sticky Vicky and so immediately we look into Vicky and started to laugh. It’s hilarious!
We were freezing cold when we reach the HP and at the entrance we realize we are paying more than what the guide book indicated. What’s with the additional 12% service charge, to mown the forest! It’s ludicrous! It’s really expensive and overprice! The hike up wasn’t that strenuous as I’ve expected. We sat on the Great world’s end to have our breakfast. Everyone is commenting about the authenticity of the cheese in their sandwich they have packed from the guesthouse. The view in my personal opinion is not as breathe-taking as Lipton’s Seat but nonetheless it’s a great view for a Sunday morning! We continue hiking and reach the Barker’s waterfall.
With spontaneous enthusiasm from Rob, he took off his clothes together with Vicky and jump into the waterfall for a swim. It’s freezing cold but I’m sure they enjoy it looking from their faces! We then carry on finishing our hike. It’s a good workout with a hefty price! With an exhausting morning, we head back to our guesthouse to take a nap. Sadly, Rob is leaving to Ella. Initially, I wanted to follow him and take the train ride to Ella and witness the 360 degrees turn highly recommended by the guidebook. However, there is no direct bus from Ella to Haputale so I decided not to join him but sat with him till his train comes. Rob is definitely one of the coolest guys I’ve met during my backpacking trip so far! He is adventurous, thoughtful and seriously fun to chat with! I bet he must be releasing all his good fun for the past 9 years confining from his 9 to 5 bank job.
After I bid farewell, it’s time to have some good dinner. It’s funny how one Holland couple, 2 English girls, 5 Belgium chaps and 1 Singaporean sat down in front of the TV watching Toy Story 3 bonding by the live taking toys!
We were freezing cold when we reach the HP and at the entrance we realize we are paying more than what the guide book indicated. What’s with the additional 12% service charge, to mown the forest! It’s ludicrous! It’s really expensive and overprice! The hike up wasn’t that strenuous as I’ve expected. We sat on the Great world’s end to have our breakfast. Everyone is commenting about the authenticity of the cheese in their sandwich they have packed from the guesthouse. The view in my personal opinion is not as breathe-taking as Lipton’s Seat but nonetheless it’s a great view for a Sunday morning! We continue hiking and reach the Barker’s waterfall.
With spontaneous enthusiasm from Rob, he took off his clothes together with Vicky and jump into the waterfall for a swim. It’s freezing cold but I’m sure they enjoy it looking from their faces! We then carry on finishing our hike. It’s a good workout with a hefty price! With an exhausting morning, we head back to our guesthouse to take a nap. Sadly, Rob is leaving to Ella. Initially, I wanted to follow him and take the train ride to Ella and witness the 360 degrees turn highly recommended by the guidebook. However, there is no direct bus from Ella to Haputale so I decided not to join him but sat with him till his train comes. Rob is definitely one of the coolest guys I’ve met during my backpacking trip so far! He is adventurous, thoughtful and seriously fun to chat with! I bet he must be releasing all his good fun for the past 9 years confining from his 9 to 5 bank job.
After I bid farewell, it’s time to have some good dinner. It’s funny how one Holland couple, 2 English girls, 5 Belgium chaps and 1 Singaporean sat down in front of the TV watching Toy Story 3 bonding by the live taking toys!
Transport
Mini Van from Guesthouse to Horton’s plain – Rps: 4000 shared by 4 people: Rps: 1000Entry Fees
Horton Plains - Rps: 2,350
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