Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an island nation east of the southern tip of India. Sri Lanka has a long history ranging back to it's importance on the Silk Road, colonialism, and the more recent civil war, which ended in 2009. I figured this would be a great detour from Southeast Asia for a week. Outside of the fast paced (and terrible traffic) of the capital, Colombo, Sri Lanka is home to beautiful landscapes and parks, rich colonial history, and buddhist traditions. 

Known as a Spice Island, the curries and fruits of Sri Lanka did not disappoint. 

Nor did the seafood...like the garlic chilli crab at Ministry of Crab!

Back to Southeast Asia to meet Mom in Vietnam!