Bentota – Galle - 70 km
Sri Lanka was an intriguing country with several religions. Buddhists,
Hindus, Muslims and Christians all seemed to get on well, and
practically all villages sported a church, a Buddhist stupa, a mosque,
as well as a Hindu temple. My favourite was the immensely ornate
Hindu temples and I found it virtually impossible to cycle past without
taking a few pictures. Then, of course, there were the ever-present
Buddhist monks with their brightly coloured saffron robes of whom I
snatched a few pics before reaching Galle, famous for its Old Dutch
fort.
The fort was more of a citadel, and today Galle is a bustling town
within the old walls. Staying within the walled area proved costly, as
guesthouses had jacked up their prices by then. Luckily, I found a
room at 2000 rupees for the night. Food was equally pricey,
prompting me to take a walk to the main gate where traders sold
snacks at 10 rupees a piece.