The weather in this place is bizarre. One minute bright sunshine, and the next huge storms. Very confusing. The storms when they come, are sudden and ferocious. With barley enough time to get your brolly out before the drenching rains come.

So far I have been reasonably lucky. Hiked the 5 miles round the bay to the Japanese peace pagoda situated on the promitary, the other side of Galle bay. A fascinating walk as I came across the fishermen landing their catch on the beach. A rather strenuous activity that looked highly dangerous. It was certainly all hands to he pump.

The view from the pagoda is amazing as you can see the whole bay laid out before you. You can see the storms approaching, which is useful. Walked down to jungle beach which was full or Russians eating chips on sunbeds.