Sri Lanka II
In Sri Lanka, the ocean is never far — from dawn boats sliding into the surf to evenings where the horizon glows with heat and color. The island moves with a rhythm that pulls you along, equal parts wild and welcoming.
April / 2025
Evenings With The Sea
The days on the coast, where fishermen pushed their boats into the tide and the air filled with the smell of salt and wood. The mornings were never quiet — gulls circled, waves broke, and the island seemed to rise with the ocean. Watching the first catch come in was like watching time stretch back centuries.
The Heat of the Day
Afternoons slowed under the tropical sun. Shade became precious, whether under palm trees, in cafés with ceiling fans that spun lazily, or in the shadow of temples where incense burned. The contrast was striking: the world outside buzzing with noise, and the interiors carrying a hush that felt sacred.
Evenings by the Shore
As dusk came, the beaches filled again — children chasing waves, couples walking barefoot on the sand, fishermen mending their nets. The light softened into gold, and suddenly the day’s chaos folded into calm. It was here, on the edge of the island, that Sri Lanka felt most itself — wild, human, and endlessly present.
Sri Lanka is a place of contrast — of restless streets and quiet horizons, of color and calm. It doesn’t offer stillness; it offers movement, connection, and an invitation to feel part of something larger than yourself. Long after leaving, the island remains — in the sound of surf, the taste of spice, and the warmth of its people.
