Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

I am staying on Dalawella beach which is like North Ocean City, a little far from the action but right on the ocean, in this case the Indian Ocean.  The coral reef just off shore forms a nice cove where giant turtles, fish and humans can swim. Sometimes I think the turtles are as curious about me as I am about them.  The water is so clear you barely need a snorkel. 

 Instagram has taken over the world.  Every afternoon, people climb up on the rock and others, toting everything from phones to professional cameras, jostle for position for the best sunset light.  I thought this budding photog was going to lose his tripod in the surf. 

Went to Galle Fort today, a short Tuk Tuk ride away. It looks a lot like the old part of a European city, complete with ramparts on the wall encircling it. The Portuguese “founded “ it in 1588, the Dutch in the 17th century and the Brits had it until the mid 19th century. 

Walking around the harbor, I saw what looked like a new addition to my personally powered watercraft fleet, but couldn't get anybody to let me row one. Even after I mentioned my affiliation with the  biakers.....