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Hello Sri Lanka: First glimpse of Colombo

Asia/Oceania · November 16, 2014

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As soon as we set foot off our Sri Lankan airlines flight, we felt the comforting embrace of the tropics. The heat was instant yet hung low and thick, enveloping us in ever so gentle waves of warmth. We were lulled forward like the pleasant place between sleepiness and slumber, breathing in our new surroundings. Without intention, a smile emerged from within. We were back in Asia, and it felt good.

Despite the fatigue that inherently comes from flying across times zones, having dinner at breakfast time and all that it takes to get from booking your trip to finding yourself in that airplane seat, the journey from the airport to our accommodation is one of my favourite periods of time. There’s the ‘I’m finally here’ sensation coupled with my insatiable impulse to get right in the thick of things. My eyes are glued to the window, knowing that sleep will have its time at the hotel.

Tuk tuks, Colombo, Sri Lanka
First look at Colombo.

We were headed for Cinnamon Lakeside, one of the luxurious Cinnamon Hotel properties we’d be staying at during our Sri Lankan adventure. Upon arrival, our car door was opened with a smile, our baggage taken away and we suddenly stepped into refreshing coolness. If there’s anything better than the welcome hug of heat, it’s stepping back into more moderate temperatures and sighing at the glorious contrast.

Our room on the third floor was spacious and overlooked the inviting pool. We made ourselves at home and sat down with some reading materials to map out the must’s on our month-long trip.

Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo
Our room!

Sri Lanka may be quite small, but it’s still many hours on a bus to travel to all the most well-known locations. We were pleased to discover Cinnamon Air, Sri Lanka’s only domestic airline, that could get us everywhere we wanted to go in minutes, rather than hours. Plus, they use these awesome looking Cessna’s that would work perfectly for my own circa late 1920's Amelia Earhart moment. Let’s see if we can’t make it happen.

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Jessica Korteman

Jessica Korteman is an Australian travel writer, based in Tokyo, Japan. Never without a pen and paper, you'll most often find her delving into the world of festivals and culture.

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  1. Julie Wetz says

    November 26, 2014 at 8:43 am

    I can’t wait to read more. Like you and Britt, I love my first impressions of a city as I leave the airport. So much anticipation!

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    • Jessica - Notes of Nomads says

      November 26, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks Julie. Agreed that it’s a great feeling. I love knowing that the adventure is only just beginning and that so much still lies ahead!

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  2. The Beauty of Everywhere says

    November 24, 2014 at 7:59 am

    Your hotel looks and sounds so lovely. I hope you’re having a great time in Sri Lanka so far!

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    • Jessica - Notes of Nomads says

      November 26, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      Thank you! It’s been a very busy 10 days or so but loving very minute of it!

      Reply
  3. Britt Skrabanek says

    November 16, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Yay, can’t wait to hear about your Sri Lanka adventures! That was one of my dad’s favorite places to visit when he was in that part of the world many years ago.

    I love what you said about the journey from the airport to the accommodation. I always feel the same way. I have arrived…I want to see everything at once!!!

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    • Jessica - Notes of Nomads says

      November 22, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks Britt! We are loving it here. Definitely worth the trip and staying on for a while to explore the whole island.

      And, yes, why not immerse ourselves from the very first second! Isn’t that why we travel after all? :)

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