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Taking on Pekoe Trail 12. Udaveriya Sri Lanka
Today, unlike yesterday, finds us eager and prepared to tackle the formidable Pekoe Trail 12 early. This 14.8-kilometer trail, notorious for its difficulty, commences in Udaveriya and will…
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Reversing the Pekoe Trail 13. Haputale Sri Lanka
It’s been a while since I last ventured onto the Pekoe Trail, and my excitement is palpable. Today, I’m setting out on an adventure along Pekoe…
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Climbing Narangala. Badulla Sri Lanka
After months of planning, it is time to climb the Narangala mountain, and little do I know, this will be one of the most exhilarating experiences…
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Discovering the Pekoe Trail 01. Hanthana Sri Lanka
It is an early morning start from Colombo and we reach Kandy in time for a hearty breakfast, before we embark on the Pekoe Trail. As…
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Hiking the Pekoe Trail 06. Watagoda Sri Lanka
As I step onto the Pekoe Trail 06, I’m immediately struck by the beauty that surrounds me. Towering trees loom above me, casting dappled shadows across the…
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Back on the Trail. Pekoe Trail 05 Sri Lanka
It is four days since my last Pekoe Trail, but I am here again, lacing up my travel boots and readying for Pekoe Trail 05. I…
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Taking on a Challenge. Pekoe Trail 02 Sri Lanka
After a restful night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we set out with eager hearts and renewed energy to conquer the Pekoe Trail 02 from Galaha…
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Stairway to a Stronghold. Yapahuva Sri Lanka
It is the steep and formidable stone stairway that makes this fortress unique. The stone steps are narrow (in width) and are at a 70-degree angle…
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Ancient Architectural Wonders. Rajagala Monastery. Sri Lanka
Imagine over 500 monks living and meditating silently in a thickly forested, 1,600 acre, mountainous monastic retreat which has architecturally faultless waterways, drip ledges, stairways cut…
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Star Beds and Bush Baths. Belihuloya Sri Lanka
COVID-19 disrupted a lot of my travel plans throughout 2021. The frequent lockdowns and travel restrictions meant that pre-booked destinations had to be postponed indefinitely. One…