I had decided to splurge on business class tickets for our journey back to Denmark, anticipating the possibility of exhaustion and the need for ample space to unwind. Little did I know, it turned out to be a stroke of genius! Both of us fell ill and felt completely drained, making the extra comfort an absolute lifesaver 😬
Oddly enough, we managed to hold it together before takeoff and even savored some time at the Emirates Lounge in Bandaranaike International Airport 😊
Our time in Jaffna ended on a slightly disappointing note. Both my brother and I had hoped to spend more days exploring Jaffna, but our plans got disrupted by the need to catch a bus back to Colombo. Additionally, we had a scheduled trip to Sigiriya the following Tuesday, which required us to embark on an 8-9 hour bus journey from Jaffna to Colombo on Sunday evening. As a result, we had to cut short our time in Jaffna.
Okay, let’s pick up where we left off – Jaffna! 😃😍
Following my solo excursion to Jaffna Fort, I rendezvoused with my brother at the Jaffna Public Library to explore the area. Conveniently situated on the same road is the Thanthai Chelva Memorial, which houses the library as well—just a few meters apart, in fact.
During our visit to Jaffna in 2003, we missed out on exploring the historical attractions. We visited a few temples like Nainativu Nagapoosani Amman Kovil, Sannadhi, Nallur, and Tellippalai. It was a bit disappointing as we stayed at our paternal aunt’s home, and unfortunately, none of them suggested any sightseeing spots. It felt like the most uneventful part of our trip, and I started to wonder if Jaffna was just inherently boring. Upon returning to Denmark, I turned to Google and stumbled upon numerous fascinating places in Jaffna, which left me slightly annoyed, to say the least! 😅
However, dwelling on the past won’t change a thing. Thankfully, the beauty of the future lies in the opportunity to revisit and explore. This time around, I was thrilled to spend some quality time in Jaffna. Yet, as it turns out, two days is simply not enough to uncover all its wonders!
The much-anticipated wedding day of our dear friend finally arrived! It was an absolute delight to witness their union and share in the joy of their special day. The event was graced by renowned personalities and many familiar faces from my dad’s circle of friends. The gathering was nothing short of grand – a celebration filled with happiness that left quite an impression!