Wind & Waves

Arugam Bay, East Coast, Sri Lanka

A typical day...

6am:
Wake up before sunrise
Stretching at the beach
Few fishermen, friendly beach dogs, high waves
Greeting the new day with a walk at the beach


8am:
A dip in the sea - the waves win the game
Refreshing cold shower in the garden

9am:
Breakfast at the tea shop across the street: roti, pineapple and tea
The owner needs help with creating a new menu for the tourist season

10am:
Walking down the dusty road to the internet cafe

11:30am:
Mood killed by the heat
Milk tea to activate the smile muscles


12:30pm:
Rice and curry at a small street restaurant
A motorbike stops, loaded with colorful fabrics
Negotiation for a beautiful piece of olive green cotton

2pm:
Visit to the tailor to sew my new fabric
Stop for some real chocolate ice cream

3pm:
Rest in the fresh sea breeze
Wake up to the sound of waves


4pm:
Time for a photo tour along the beach
Observing the surfers' delight

6pm:
Watching the fishermen take off to sea
Cherishing the last rays of sunshine


7pm:
Beach barbecue with fresh fish and salad
Conversations around wooden tables and flames in the sand

10pm:
A day of sun and sea takes its toll
Dreams of the wind and the waves