Although I've done a bunch of ridiculously low mile days, yesterday was the first full day off my bike since I landed in Sri Lanka. Shocking, I know. I'm taking a day off my bike today too.
I hiked the rest of my way up my road (more like a narrow lane) up to the temple. It's called Single Hill Tree road and is a popular hike. From there, I continued up with my sights set on the top where there used to be a single tree (hence the name) but now there are just communication towers. The towers looked closer than they were!
I had read reviews so knew to take a little path between two fences to be able to see the view. A couple of Russians were there and had no clue to maybe turn their music off so I moved and found a nice little place in shade
Once I returned from my hike, I just enjoyed the rest of the afternoon hanging out in the living room area of the hotel. I wanted to see the colonial part of the town, but I never did. I had dinner plans for tonight and that was more important. I have to remind myself sometimes that I don't have to see everything and sometimes relaxing is just what the dr. ordered.
Claire (the other cyclist I met last week) cycled up all the brutal hills and we are finally in the same town. We met for dinner and I actually ventured outside of my comfort zone food wise. We went to "Indian Summer" restaurant which serves more authentic food. It wasn't bad, but I can't say I'm jumping for joy to try it again. I had so much fun exchanging stories with Claire. She's been cycling around the world solo for a couple of years now and is such a lovely lady. It was so great to compare notes about the challenges of being solo and sometimes feeling "burnt out." We also had a good laugh over my ill-fated biking partner from my Africa trip. We will cross paths again in a few days.
Claire and I --- Claire's Instagram: @exploringbybicycle
