Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Rock View

Rock View, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: A Recommendation

As NGO workers block the Beach Hut every weekend, after one night I moved to another place down the beach. For 4 Euros a day, I rented a cabana on stilts with an even more stunning view to both sides of the beach.


The place is right near a rock pointing out of the water, giving some scenic views for sunrise. The well-maintained bathroom was outside, down the stairs. The room is big with a table and two arm chairs, but no shelves. The friendly staff did not interfere much in the days coming and going.


The only drawback to the room was the frequent visit of crows as the windows were kept wide open. Besides cookies, they loved to steal soap and poked their "nose" into anything that seemed interesting. But after few days, you even learn how to live with that.


Rock View also offers down-to-earth cabanas where you can close the windows, some with attached bathroom. The young man taking care of the garden, will happily do your laundry, sell coconut oil, and give massages to earn a little more income.



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