Galle – Unawatuna - 7 km
Stacks of yellow coconuts lined the roadside, ready to be chopped
open with a machete. I usually stopped and after drinking the
coconut water returned it to the vendor, who then cracked it open and
crafted a spoon from the side so one could scrape out the coconut
meat.
Soon past the coconut sellers, a sign pointed to the old hippie town of
Unawatuna. So, I veered in that direction and discovered a lovely
touristy village. Once in town, I immediately located digs and set out
to explore the town. Unawatuna came with a lively touristy trade and,
as can be expected of a touristy destination, all items were slightly
pricey. Nonetheless, it remained a pleasant village with the usual
traders selling clothes and jewellery, just as one can expect of Sri
Lanka’s most famous beach town.