Powerful and shining, this large island that descuelga In indicator of the hands of its giant neighbor and mother, is a privileged place, perfect to start a personal reflection by a retreat in one of the numerous monasteries exist around the small chain mountain that marks the epicenter of the country.The first thing the visitor feels when arriving at Sri Lanka, is a huge enthusiasm to be able to verify that the paradise described by Marco Polo, remains virtually intact in every way. If we add this to a low population density, for Asian standards, as well as a relaxed way of life, becomes a real source of pride for the Sinhalese community, against which travellers will discover an experience which may reach to be their own guides and teachers.
Sri Lanka is not a very big island but to achieve capture their special flavour, the tourist must spend at least two weeks and a gentle trail where you will discover ancient Buddhist shrines, magnificent parks, beaches with turquoise blue sea and hidden valleys where Thousands of women gather with their delicate hands tea leaves that, months later, tasting as an infusion at any elegant European coffee.
Moving in this place is relatively simple if one has a generous dose of energy and patience. There is a more than decent railway and bus services are very frequent and in all directions. The use of public transport will make us move rather slowly, but we will ensure strong emotions and deal directly with helpful people, whose sympathy and kindness surprised at each route of the road.
But if the reason for our trip is more spiritual or healing, in Sri Lanka find places where we can learn to practice yoga in a simple, and in an atmosphere unparalleled, for example, there are workshops where in a few weeks, we will become Expert masseurs, with the help of doctors "Ayurvedic" whose wisdom travelling with total harmony and simplicity.
Checking out the various places of archaeological interest or contemplate the fascinating temple of the tooth beside the lake in central Kandy, may be suggestive-up. Completing a tough day while accompanying the fishermen when they collected their slaughter at dusk, one of the many beaches in the south, may be a perfect activity for the restless traveler who wants to go home with something more than an absurd souvenir whose ultimate destination arrinconado will end up next to the other useless objects.
