Friday 20 September - Negombo Sri Lanka

We opened one of the blinds so we could lie in bed and watch the activity around the vast swimming pool.  [ Remember that all the photos in the blog can be clicked for a larger view]

Several brilliantly-dressed young ladies carrying large bouquets went by (one in white, others coloured dresses - wedding coming..? ), and so did a few tourists and several staff.  The sky was a bit cloudy, a relief after so much sunshine in India. 
Finally we dragged ourselves out and wandered to the breakfast area where we enjoyed breakfast and the lagoon view.  At breakfast there was a sudden rain squall.  It had lessened somewhat by the time we returned to the room, but we regretted not taking the umbrella which was provided in our room.
Unfortunately breakfast sat poorly and I was soon back in bed.  More sleep, then the realization that I need to start taking the antibiotics.  We decided not to go to the restaurant for lunch under the circumstances.  [ and also because our program didn't include it today. Soooo a suitcase lunch ]
In the early afternoon we wandered to the shady side of the enormous swimming pool and made ourselves comfortable.  Larry went for a swim and then we relaxed and read until we spotted Maria-Angelica, Sally-Jo and Cathy arriving from the airport.  They joined us poolside then everyone came to our room for wine & cheese (which Larry had catered from room service).  Larry greeted everyone wearing his new

Dhoti Kurta, which was quite a hit.

Eventually we adjourned to the lawn beside the lagoon for a sumptuous seafood dinner by moonlight.  Nuwan, our very fine guide, pointed out that where we see a 'man-in-the-moon', Sri Lankans see a rabbit (have a look, its really there').