After the overnight flight from Doha I arrived at Colombo airport just before 5am. There really is nothing like the sensation of walking out the doors of customs in a developing country and being hit by the wall of touts trying to sell you a hotel, a ride, or who knows what else. My driver was there waiting however, so it was to the car and we were off. Once again, the company I was with was really first class. The group owns a bunch of hotels and runs the driver/guide tours. All of my hotels were amazing (see pictures below) I am not used to traveling in such luxury, it can spoil you quickly.

Kandalama eco-hotel, build into the forest.
Hotel in Kandy with nice pool.
Hotel in the middle of a tea plantation built into a tea factory from early 20th century.
My last two days at a beach hotel in the south. A whole day sitting on the beach, sipping frozen drinks and soaking up the tropical sun: not a bad way to start the year.