Today's agenda was pretty simple, see a bit of the Kandy's old city and run through the market as we are losing Araceli and Melissa to the Maldives tomorrow. So we visited a batik workshop, wandered through the market for a few last-minute purchases, had a late lunch, and did a lot of people watching.
As we were leaving the market area we found a really interesting Ayurvedic pharmacy so we had to take a look. They had all manner of herb remedies for things as simple as dry skin to boosting the circulation of people with diabetes. I don't really know why but I always feel compelled to try different kinds of toothpaste when I travel. Perhaps it is because the mint that we typically get does not mix well with food and I am seeking an effective alternative.
The other thing I spied was men loading and unloading trucks completed packed with boxes. Not just in the trucks but on top of them too. It looked like such sweaty work because, although it was rather overcast, it was really humid so it was a bit like being in a sauna.
By the time we finished it was mid-afternoon so we returned to our guesthouse to relax for a while. One of the things our host suggested was a traditional dance performance but that isn't really my kind of thing so I let the others go while I had a nice afternoon to unwind.
Because it is our last night in Kandy the proprietors of our guesthouse cooked us a special meal. It is probably the best food we've had in Sri Lanka and I think we have had some great culinary experiences.
Tomorrow we have to get up early to get Araceli and Melissa to the airport in time for their flight and then Francene and I are off to Galle for a couple days. I think it is going to be a long day in the car...
Fuji X-T1, Fujinon 35/f1.4R
35mm, f4, 1/2000 sec @ 200 ISO
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