The train pulled into Ella station at 13.45, the journey having taken 1.5 hours, winding down through the mountains, giving us spectacular views of the tea plantations and villages along the way. We were met at the station by our coach and driver who dove us a short distance to a restaurant for lunch which consisted of roti (stuffed pancake) with a stuffing of our choice. I went for chicken. We then headed to the rest house (hotel) at around 2.45. At 3.30, those of us who wanted it, (Sarah,Kat, Roger, Martin and I) got back on the coach which took us for a very relaxing Aruveydic massage, steam bath and herbal sauna (which lasted 1 hour 45 minutes in total).