5.30 am, en-route to Yala National Park.
Tusker, not happy with us in his way.
I’m not sharing my breakfast with anyone, says the Crested Hawk Eagle.
Living handbag, belts and shoes.
4 bee eaters, we think. Unusual to see 4 together. Maybe lots of bees.
One big lizard, a water monitor, munching on a dead dog. Maybe 6 feet long.
We spooked a few Buffalo. Glad they are running away, not at us.
Wild Boar, well, a bit miffed, anyway.
White necked stork, on take off.
Not the best weather for wedding photos. Great beach, though.
Yala Safari. In a Jeep so doesn’t count for mileage.
Two safaris in two days and lots of driving almost more knackering than cycling. Disappointed not to see a leopard but very happy to be supporting a local economy that recognises the importance of conserving their wildlife. Very lucky to see a tusker – only a few males are born to be tuskers, the rest live a solitary life.
First hotel not completely sorted for us, only opened a week and offering great value for money. Thunderstorms and lightning the backdrop for fish supper on the beach (for the first time in Sri Lanka, enjoyed a bottle of chilled wine).
Paul and Linda Cycle 
what a posting! it may have been tiring but just looking at those photos of your experience, it looks like a great day/s. Brilliant trip, long may it continue 🙂
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Amazing pics – so much wildlife! looks like you are both having tons of fun – now on yer bike1
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Yep, you are right. The pain continues! We have blown next weeks budget as well!
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