This morning, we explored the ancient citadel of Anuradhapura - UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its well preserved ancient ruins. One of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, it was founded about 500 BC. We also visited one of the most sacred sites for Buddhists in the whole of Asia - a replanted branch from the original tree where Buddha gained enlightenment. The afternoon we climbed up to the mountain peak at Mihintale, reputed to be the p...

The first port of call this morning was the famous fish market in Negombo. It's a really interesting local experience as the fishermen bring the days catch to market. The fish are then sorted into different varieties and sold to traders or local people. You can even have your enormous tuna filleted and placed into small pieces for your journey home! Some of the fish is left to dry on the beach and will be transported to more remote parts of the country. After fis...