Colombo, Sri Lanka 科伦坡，斯里兰卡
March 21, 2025
After a day at sea, we were eager to see land again……
前天的印度旧果阿之行，。。。
March 21, 2025
After a day at sea, we were eager to see land again. As we disembarked, we were warmly welcomed at the port with traditional folk dances. Small booths had been set up along the terminal, offering local souvenirs for visitors.
We were originally on the waiting list for the city tour, so we planned to explore Colombo on foot. However, at the last minute, we managed to get tickets for the tour—a fortunate change that spared us from the intense heat.
Instead of walking, the tour bus took us around the city center, passing notable landmarks such as the Old Dutch Hospital, Pettah, the striking Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque), Independence Square, and several other sights before making a stop at the National Museum.
We spent about an hour in the museum, admiring a fascinating collection of artifacts. Unfortunately, the building lacks air conditioning, and the hot, humid air made it difficult to fully enjoy the experience.
Next, we visited the Gangaramaya Temple, a must-see Buddhist temple known for its eclectic architectural style. The temple houses a vast array of Buddha statues—from towering ten-foot figures to one so tiny it can only be seen through a microscope.
The tour concluded at the legendary Galle Face Hotel, one of the oldest hotels in Asia and featured in “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” by Patricia Schultz. At King of Mambo, the hotel’s oceanfront terrace, we enjoyed a light snack and a cup of famous Sri Lankan tea. With the sea breeze and beautiful view, it was a much-needed break from the heat and a perfect way to end the tour.
We were treated to a beautiful rainbow and a stunning sunset. At the night, the Lotus Tower lit up in shifting colors, while inside the ship, the White Night Party was in full swing.
科伦坡，斯里兰卡
2025年3月21日
前天的印度旧果阿之行，因为天气实在太湿热让我们有点中暑。二天的海上行，正好让我们好好休息一下，尽情享受邮轮上提供的各种设施。典型的海上航行日从在 Market Place 的早餐开始，配上一杯拿铁和卡布奇诺。随后，我们要么去健身房锻炼，要么绕着7层甲板散步。
早上 9:30，成刚会去上高尔夫课，然后在 10:00 加入Connie，一起听一场 45分钟的讲座。在接下来的 15分钟休息时间，我们会去 6层甲板的Bistro 喝咖啡、吃点小点心。第二场讲座结束后，我们通常会去 Market Place 吃自助午餐，或者选择在 The BeefBar 用餐。
下午的安排通常包括 1:30 的一场关于艺术与表演的讲座，之后是 2:30 的舞蹈课程和 3:30 的艺术课——我们会根据体力情况选择参加其中一项，或者两项都参加。
傍晚时分，我们常常会到 Cove 酒吧来一杯晚餐前的饮品，通常点一杯无酒精鸡尾酒（mocktail），一边欣赏现场钢琴或者小提琴演奏。之后，我们会在 6:30 左右享用早一点的晚餐，然后观看 9:30 的晚间演出。尽管船上的夜生活在演出结束后仍持续进行，但我们总是选择回房休息，结束一天的行程。
两天的海上航行后，我们已迫不及待地想要再次踏上陆地。下船时，我们受到了港口工作人员的热情欢迎，还有当地的传统民俗舞蹈表演。码头沿线还设有一些小摊位，向游客们出售当地的纪念品。
我们原本未能预定到科伦坡精华游，我们计划自己步行游览科伦坡。然而，就在最后一刻，我们很幸运等到了参团的票——这一幸运的转变让我们免受酷热的折磨。
观光巴士载着我们绕行市中心，沿途我们经过了许多著名地标，包括古老的荷兰医院、佩塔市场、造型独特的贾米·乌尔·阿法清真寺（又称红色清真寺）、独立广场等，最终在国家博物馆停留参观。
我们在博物馆内停留了大约一小时，那里收藏着不少文物。可惜的是，馆内没有空调，闷热潮湿的空气让我们难以尽兴参观。
接下来我们参观了甘加拉玛寺，这是一座必看的佛教寺庙，以其多元融合的建筑风格闻名。寺中收藏了种类繁多的佛像，从高达十英尺的巨像，到小到必须用显微镜才能看清的微型佛像，应有尽有。
最后一站是传奇的加勒菲斯酒店（Galle Face Hotel），这家酒店是亚洲最古老的酒店之一，也被帕特里夏·舒尔茨收录在《人生必去的1000个地方》一书中。我们在酒店面向大海的露台餐厅 King of the Mambo 享用了点心和著名的锡兰红茶。海风轻拂，景色宜人，这段悠闲时光为炎热奔波的精华游画上了完美的句号。