When I first touched down at Sri Lanka, something very unpleasant happened. I was supposed to fill in an immigration form above and beyond the normal embarkation / disembarkation form. However, the lousy form requires me to paste my photo! It was not stated on Sri Lanka's government website, nor is it feasible for anyone to get a photo when it's almost midnight. Best of all, there's no photo taking machine in the airpot. So I told the Chief Immigration Officer that I don't have. He said, "then you go home".

Pavi told me the problem with these government workers are that they always want to instil fear in others, so that they can command respect. What the... If I were really refused, and I made the news known to Taiwanese media, you'll see it all over Taiwan the next day.

A war torn county...

Security posts were found everywhere from the airport to Pavi's place. Though we traveled on the highway, but there were zebra crossings on the highway. The highway here means that there are road markings and street lamps, and are kinda smooth. Other than that, only jeeps can survive the harsh terrain. War torn, yet a beautiful nation, hospitable and kind, except for the government officials.

Day 1

I woke up at 6+ in the morning, all thanks to the noisy squirrel. Oh yes, I spent the night at a homestay resort beside the beach. Having to wake up after less than 6 hours of sleep, coupled with the time difference of 2.5hrs really tortured me. Nonetheless, this is Day 1.

Breakfast was coconut milk rice, honey and stir fried onion + chilli paste.

Lunch was Sri Lankan Chinese food, spicy and more spice.

Dinner was at an authentic Indian restaurant, which had my favorite naan!

Okay, I know most people would have fainted if this is the kind of food they have to eat. Guess what, I'm stayin in a palace like mansion in Sri Lanka. The house has waterfall and state of the art facilities such as 512kbps broadband. I travel around either in a jeep or Benz. So, the food may not be appetizing to many, but it is considered high class food and I love it! Imagine what other people eat, people who cramp in bus or train to work everyday, sticking half of their body out of the door, almost on the verge of falling off if not for their strong muscles...

All in all, Day 1 was like an orientation, which I gotta view Colombo, understand the culture and met Pavi's family members and wife-to-be. Day 2 will commence at about 6am, so gotta catch some sleep.

Good night earth~