A’bay looked like a postcard. Just like on this picture above. So idyllic! Beaches empty. Hardly anybody to see except from a few surfers and a bunch of people that got stuck on the island because of Covid. And then us…Gosh, we have enjoyed it soo much! The boys couldn’t get enough of the surfContinue reading “A’Bay!”
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Sam is 14!
Today my hunk turned 14! He is not at home but in A Bay! That is what he wanted for his birthday and when he came back yesterday, I had made him his beloved strawberry cake 🙂 Jay, his friend from A’bay came to stay for another week with us and this morning just afterContinue reading “Sam is 14!”
Amba!
Yes, we made it to Amba! What a bliss to spend part of our summer here with such wonderful friends. The boys had already made it earlier to Amba with Miguel for a boys long weekend but this time Orzu would be there too so no time to lose! It felt as if we wereContinue reading “Amba!”
Kids Family Camp in Ulpotha!
We spent 5 wonderful days filled with activities, laughter, fun, yoga and indulging in the most delicious organic rice & curry at Ulpotha. My favourite and most treasured magical place in Sri Lanka. My best friend Anthe, had organised a kids / family camp and it could not have worked out better. Ruben as aContinue reading “Kids Family Camp in Ulpotha!”
Back to a “New Normal”?
The curfew has been totally lifted now and today the boys went for the first time back to their fitness training. When they left, it struck me how they both were wearing their mask. Is this the new normal? And for how long? At times it makes me feel sad to see them having toContinue reading “Back to a “New Normal”?”
Curfew is lifted!
Curfew is lifted from 6am till 2pm. So this morning Miguel and I took our bikes and went for an early swim at Wijaya beach. It must have been 7 am when we left home. The kids were still asleep. It was heaven to feel the wind through my hair again and the touch ofContinue reading “Curfew is lifted!”
In lockdown…
We are three weeks in lockdown and no idea how long we will continue this way. The early days were pure bliss. It felt like being on holiday at home with Miguel around day in day out. Time to chat, to play music, paint, to bake and indulge in nice lunches. Watching movies together andContinue reading “In lockdown…”
Hiking in the Tea Country!
Today we hiked all the way from Ella to Samodera train station. A beautiful hike of about 2 hours through forests and paddy fields and lush bushes of tea. As part of the Tea Country Trail, Miguel wanted us to try it out as an experience for families and it is perfectly doable! The viewContinue reading “Hiking in the Tea Country!”
Bandarawela!
We spent the night at the Bandarawela Hotel, a nostalgic place with basic rooms but we didn’t mind as we were exhausted of the walking and driving. I love the old charm of the hotel and when Guido found his typical spot, I couldn’t resist to take a few pictures of him while he wasContinue reading “Bandarawela!”
Just in time!
Just in time! Miguel’s parents are on their way to Sri Lanka and I am just finishing the last bits and pieces. It has been a very long and unexpected challenge! What we thought would take two weeks became two months with non stop rain which made it worse for painting. We ate 8 weeksContinue reading “Just in time!”
The Five Gypsies 