Spontaneous is good especially when travelling. If I haven’t stop in Haputale instead of Ella, I wouldn’t have met Rob, Sophie and Vicky and I wouldn’t have joined them to Arugam Bay instead of Kandy. The bus trip is not easy, we have to take a bus from Haputale to Wellawaya bus station but thank goodness, from Wellawaya there is a direct bus to Arugam Bay. The bus ride in total takes about 7 hours; it would have been only 4 hours if not for the long stops in between. Funny how Sophie seems to have a ‘pee’ connection, we can’t seem to hold our pee very long, so whenever there is a stop, we desperately rush to the toilet.
Tourist touts is always around especially in the bus station, an old guy keeps following us, trying to show us the way to wait for our bus. It’s annoying when he keeps pestering us, making small talk, thinking we’ll tip him when we board the bus. My principle is I don’t pay for kindness, kindness should be free, no expecting in return and I don’t encourage anyone paying for kindness in one way you’re encouraging greed.
After the 7 hours long bus trip, we arrived in Arugam Bay, unquestionably, it is one of the best beach ever, we drop our bags in the rooms, get changed and went straight to the beach. The currents are so high & strong and that makes it very exciting to swim in, the saltiness of the sea water didn’t really bother me much except rubbing my eyes all the time. I’m glad I came here and excited Rob is joining us tomorrow.
Lying down on the beach, getting yourself wet and sandy, letting the sea water rinses you, so what if life consists of pain and suffering. What we need is to reflect on our bad experiences, let go and reboot so we can feel brand new again. It’s like dirty laundry! For now all I need is a beach, a cocktail (Preferably non-alcoholic) on hand and let the sea wind and water makings me feel brand new again.
Bus from Wellawaya to Arugam Bay – Rps: 130
It’s a weird kind of combination, bread crumbs with carrots, leek and egg. It sounds like food for rabbit but it tastes delicious. Healthy and fulfilling!
Tourist touts is always around especially in the bus station, an old guy keeps following us, trying to show us the way to wait for our bus. It’s annoying when he keeps pestering us, making small talk, thinking we’ll tip him when we board the bus. My principle is I don’t pay for kindness, kindness should be free, no expecting in return and I don’t encourage anyone paying for kindness in one way you’re encouraging greed.
After the 7 hours long bus trip, we arrived in Arugam Bay, unquestionably, it is one of the best beach ever, we drop our bags in the rooms, get changed and went straight to the beach. The currents are so high & strong and that makes it very exciting to swim in, the saltiness of the sea water didn’t really bother me much except rubbing my eyes all the time. I’m glad I came here and excited Rob is joining us tomorrow.
Lying down on the beach, getting yourself wet and sandy, letting the sea water rinses you, so what if life consists of pain and suffering. What we need is to reflect on our bad experiences, let go and reboot so we can feel brand new again. It’s like dirty laundry! For now all I need is a beach, a cocktail (Preferably non-alcoholic) on hand and let the sea wind and water makings me feel brand new again.
Transport
Bus from Haputale to Wellawaya – Rps: 70Bus from Wellawaya to Arugam Bay – Rps: 130
Food
NarrukiIt’s a weird kind of combination, bread crumbs with carrots, leek and egg. It sounds like food for rabbit but it tastes delicious. Healthy and fulfilling!
Sleep
Beach Hut
Sadly, all the rooms at the front are taken so we took a room less than fabulous, together with Sophie and Vicky in a triple room. The room is basic but thankfully the mosquitoes net help me to survive against some bugs at night. It’s not ideal but hey can’t expect much when 3 of us are sharing. The cost is going to be so cheap.
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