An example of the friendlyness of a Sri Lankan

Whether its because we're westerners and so practically famous to them (as we find from constant staring) or whether it is because we are helping here, the nature of Sri Lankan people could not be more welcoming. I think I've found this most in the homestay where within the first week we were given a 'concert' by our family.

Entailing the 'mum' singing and dancing to Shakira, her son doing the moonwalk and her daughter playing the violin, it really helped to make us feel welcome...although being requested to sing 'Titanic song, titanic song' (not for the first time) was let's say a little embarrassing....

Everywhere we go, we get the same reception which is really nice. And also pretty handy when it gets you on buses for free..