Second stop: Ella ⛰ We are die heart beach bums, but during lockdown Al craved for the mountains - for the fresh air, vast outdoors and solitude. So for headed for Ella, Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. It took us about 2 hours from Koslanda and the drive was so scenic; although we encountered a couple or harmless landslides just before Ella. They say, go where you feel most alive, and I guess the mountains do it for us. 🤗🤗 This picture was taken at Ella Rock - a medium-level hike crossing train tracks, countryside houses, tea plantations, tall pine trees and beautiful views. We went with our home stay host Nimal, who gave us motivation and company to reach just in time for the sunrise. Which meant waking up at 4am and hiking for almost 2 hours, the last 15 mins too steep for our untrained bodies; but boy, was it worth it! A panoramic view of the landscape and that too super private since there was no one else for the 45 mins we spent there. Time we spent soaking in the feeling and listening to Nimal’s stories and struggles due to COVID. Ella Rock is a usually a crowded hike, but right now it’s standing alone, a great escape into the vastness of the Sri Lankan landscape. Go, feel alive! . . Reposted from @tannedandhow #aroundtheislandin90days #ellarock #srilankatravel #travelcouple #creativetravelcouples #srilankanature #ella #uva #postquarantine #newnormal #travelbucketlist #staysafe #ellasrilanka #SoSriLanka #VisitSriLanka #travelsrilanka #travelsrilanka2020 #travelsrilanka🇱🇰 #travelgoals #travelgirl #slgirl #SoSriLanka #wondersoftheworld #wondering #wonderofasia #wanderlust #wonderlustsrilanka #srilanka #srilankatourism #srilankatour (at Ella Rock) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDeRoqiJbaI/?igshid=zs4lrmrnxy0j