I’m stuck at home still with a foot in bandages, only now I’ve been told that I won’t be back on my feet properly until the middle of August. So, nothing for it but to indulge myself with a bit of a train journey.
On Colombo station – the madding crowd at a typically busy time.
At Kandy station, the departures board is refreshingly low-tech!
At Kandy station.
Leaving Kandy and travelling up into the hills, the traveller passes tea gardens…
…and small farms carved out of the jungle…
…and plenty of jungle.
Ella station, our destination. far from the madding crowd, indeed!
I’m sorry you’re foot is still in need of TLC and that you won’t be back on your feet until August – that seems a long time ahead but the way time seems to be going this year, it will probably pass more quickly than you think.
I like your images of Sri Lanka (you take a good photograph). I think my favourite one is the departure board complete with its miniature clock faces.
Take care of yourself, Mick and of your foot too, Ellie.
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Thank you, Ellie! I’m sure it will pass quicker than I expect – It’s already 4 weeks since I had the operation.
Yes, I love the departure boards. All stations should have one, I think!
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These are BEAUTIFUL pictures! I especially love the departures board – Kings Cross, take note! So sorry to hear about your foot, old bean. If things don’t improve I shall pop on my nurses uniform and come over. In the meantime, I suggest plenty of good red wine and maybe a sniff or three of gin to help you sleep.
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Of course, you could always pop on your nurse’s uniform and bring wine, Lucy! I’m sure I’d feel better.
Glad you love the pictures, too. Yes, Kings cross needs a departure board like that.
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I shall be over forthwith! Via Kings Cross, where I shall sort out their departure boards at once.
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And not before time! (do you see what I did there?)
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Very clever, my friend. Very clever 😉
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I say, Poirot, I’m dashed if I understand it at all!
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Good lord!
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Travelling by train in Sri Lanka is the only way to go. These photos bring back (recent) fond memories for me. Feel better soon!
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Thanks, Kate. Yes, I’d really like to be on that train from Kandy to Ella right now!
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Unsure when last you were in Ella, but the town itself is rather overrun with tourists. There is even a coffee chain cafe there!! But off the main trails outside the town continues to be just stunning. Kandy is also busy (always was) but is still a delightful town. My favourite place of the hill country continues to be Nuwara Eliya.
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6 years ago, now. We were slightly out of season, so it wasn’t too busy. Kandy – yes, busy, but still fun. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get to Nuwara Eliya, due to landslides.
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Next trip to SL, try to get to Nuwara Eliya, worth the visit.
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It’s on my list!
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I think I need to add Sri Lanka to that bucket list I don’t officially have. I’ve seen posts from several bloggers that look intriguing.
August will be here before you know it. One advantage to getting older – time flys.
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I hope so, Dave. And. I reckon you’d love Sri Lanka
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That was a pleasurable journey Mick. I hope the foot is soon recovered enough to allow you out and about again.
Hugs
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Thanks, David. A nice, easy journey so my foot isn’t too challenged. Hugs back!
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Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing them! Hope you heal quickly and make good use of your downtime. 🙂
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Thanks, Meghan. Writing like crazy!
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Excellent!
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Sorry to hear you are laid up. Thanks for the photos. I enjoyed the trip.
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Thank you.
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Omg Sri Lanka-beautiful. So sorry to hear about your foot.
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Thank you. Yes, it’s gorgeous!
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Pictures of Lanka gives a strong flavour of greenery and nature. Looks like it’s unspoilt to a greater extent.
You’re up in plaster? What happened? Take care. Bloggers are here to give you some company. Get well soon.
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Thanks, Arv. Nothing dreadful, I had to have surgery on my foot as it gradually developed bunions and hammer toes and associated problems for years. Walking had become painful, but once the bandages are off I hope to be back to normal.
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Happy to hear this Mick. Get well soon
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Thanks, Arv.
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you are welcome Mick 🙂
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Sri Lanka, what a beautiful and tragic place.
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Very much so. But getting back to normal, I think. We went in 2011, and it was peaceful then, without any no-go areas. There are some issues, but show me the country that doesn’t have those!
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Mid August! Amputation is always an option… just saying 😉
But I’m glad to see that you’re getting out and about, and sharing the sights with us along the way!
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Trying to avoid that one, Gabe! Once I’m back on my feet, perhaps there’ll be more sights to share.
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looking forward to it Mick.
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I’m sorry your foot is healing more slowly that you had expected. Maybe a chance to catch up on some good books and a bit more writing?
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Definitely, Ann. Lots of writing, especially. Thank you!
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Wow, the departures board at Kandy station is unique. When was it taken? In recent times, they might have new technology boards.
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6 years ago. I’ve no idea if it’s been changed, but I really hope not!
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Oh, it was not so long ago.
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This article brings back fond memories for me.We visited in 2009.
Just read in the comments that you had a surgery….I hope you feel better very soon Mick!
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Not long before we went, then, Divya. I hope your trip was as fantastic as ours – we loved Sri Lanka.
And thank you! Another month or so until the bandages come off. Looking forward to that impatiently.
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Love the departures board. How long ago did you travel there? Its as pretty as I imagined out on the country…
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6 years ago. Probably still pretty much the same at the moment.
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So virtual travels for a little while longer for you! Hope the foot heals well and happy resting until then! I love the photographs and the notice board is perfect for me, reckon I could read that one no problem! What lovely countryside, very dreamy!
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Thanks, Annika. It is a lovely landscape, and a lovely train trip. Having a virtual rest for a while…
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Beautiful pics but I hope your foot gets better soon.
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Thanks, Meeka. Another month or so to go!
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Ouch. That’s a long time. Don’t go all macho and cut your recuperation short.
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Lordy, no. I wouldn’t dream of it!
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-grin- Good…coz I’ll be watching 😀
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So sorry about your foot. Get well soon! We just published a photo post about train journey to Ella is well. And scrolling through Sri Lanka tag, we found your post! Beautiful photos 🙂
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Thank you, And thank you for visiting and commenting. I will take a look at your site soon.
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Excellent! Thanks for ideas as SL is my next (November) target. Take a look on my previous visits in Peru, Iceland, India, the Lofots and Malaysia 👍
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Glad to help! I’ll take a look shortly.
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