Sigiriya (Sri Lanka)

Advantages: Superb views. Sense of achievement
Disadvantages: Don't go on a "Full Moon" day

Sigiriya - All human life is there.....especially if you are silly enough to go on a public holiday! This rock is an amazing sight, rising as it does from sweltering jungle and the fortifications at the top give fantastic views over a large part of central Sri Lanka. However, the reality of the climb up "iffy" staircases pinioned into the rock, and a very tedious "one step every five seconds" spiral staircase take away the romance. At least it was ...
...so sweaty when I got to the top, I forgot to take photos. The breeze is no use since it's as hot as you are, and the humidity makes sweating less effective....mmmm nice. I'm afraid all I could think about was the pool at the Hotel Sigiriya, from where you have a superb view of the rock. This is a nice place to stay, with good local food - I ate spicy food for at least 2 of the 3 daily meals with no ill effects whatsoever, although it did ruin my ... Read review