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We cannot
BEGIN to tell you how beautiful this paradise island is! Nor how cheap
to live and get around. It is almost too good to be true! But it
is true.
There
are an abundance of fascinating places to visit. From towering Pagodas,
Hindu temples and ancient fortresses to holy rivers and sacred
mountains, Sri Lanka is blessed with a sense of deep spirituality and
history. The local people are extremely welcoming and friendly,
especially in the rural areas. The tea plantations are a must, the lace
making, monuments and architectural splendours,
etc., but the most appealing is the Elephant Orphanage at
Pinawala. Not to be missed! It's an
emotive sight that will send you away with memories you'll never forget!
Accommodation:
Travellers has a traditional Sri Lankan house in Ja-Ela. It has marble
floors and 13 bathrooms! It is spacious and comfortable, with a garden,
several balconies, two lounge rooms and many bedrooms. You will most
likely share a room with other Travellers volunteers. There is a TV and
DVD player for evening entertainment, in the upstairs lounge area and
with the latest DVD copies just a pound to buy locally, there is usually
something to watch!
A chief
will cook all your meals and we have other staff at the house 24 hours a
day for cleaning, assistance, security and comfort.
Teaching, Work Experience and the Colombo Zoo placements are all based
in Ja-Ela and so the house is often full and offers a lively, sociable
atmosphere – there is usually no shortage of friends to spend weekends
at the beach with! Ja-Ela volunteers also have the advantage of easy
access to Colombo’s facilities, major bus stations and also the Airport
Gardens Hotel - a luxury hotel which offers facilities that include a
fantastic swimming pool. The hotel is only a short trip away from the
volunteer house: perfect for those lazy afternoons!
There is a
local live-in cook at the Travellers house who will prepare your
breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, throughout the week. The food is
usually local cuisine which means lots of curry, rice and salads.
Whether a curry fan or not, you will be by the time you return as Sri
Lankan food is delicious! You can buy snacks and treats, including a
growing variety of Western tastes (chocolate!) from the local store.
There is also a KFC in Ja-Ela for those who need a fix of home.
The area
of Ja-Ela is an industrialised town and although it is not one of the
paradise beauty spots, it's a good point at which to start your
exploration of the island's many beaches and beautiful inland resorts.
"I just wanted to let you know, that I had the time of my life in Sri
Lanka. It was FANTASTIC, I wish the entire experience had never had to
end. I would just like to say thank you to your team of organisers for
organising the spectacular trip. And also a big thank you to Roshan,
Shivani ... and all the boys at the house for making my stay very
welcoming and memorable. I miss them all very much. And I will
definitely want to return and pay them a visit."
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