Max's Blog

Like most people, we come to Sri Lanka for the Nature. We come for the warm Indian Ocean water, and for its turtles, whales, dolphins and its bounty of fish; we come for the gentle breezes that bring the smell of the sea; we come for the emerald palm groves and wild jungles; we come for exotic wildlife and birdlife of its parks and open spaces. Nature is our friend. Most of the time. But Nature can be abusive and downright mean. I’m not talking about the deadly earthquakes of

It was a glorious evening. The moon was full, the air was clear. As dusk fell, we released into the Indian Ocean 74 tiny turtles that had emerged the night before in our hatchery. As soon as we put them onto the beach their little flippers began flaying at the sand, desperate to get into the water. About an hour later, as we were gathering for dinner in the outdoor pavilion, a giant turtle crawled onto our beach to lay her eggs. What fascinating creatures these are! So gracef

It can be tough living on the beach. And wonderful at the same time. A walk on the beach is one of the joys of the Wadiya. The soft sand is firm and cool underfoot from the waves, the sun is warm on your back, a brilliant blue ocean is on one side, a strip of bright green is on the other. The pounding of the surf drowns out the distant sound of the road. You can lose yourself in a sense of timelessness. But maintenance at a boutique hotel a constant battle against rust and i