Madikale Resort was a very special homestay. Not only to mention the unique design and architecture situated in a small well maintained garden but also because of the couple taking care of it on behalf of the creative owner. Mr. Vickrama and his wife are keeping the standard of the house build into the nature at highest level, not easy in this climate.

The biking today was a “Ride to Recover”, 40km flat, 270° heading on the compass, straight line until we hit the ocean. Back in the fishing town of Negombo. Over the last two rides I had some nasty chafing on the left upper inner thigh and suspected some questionable washing detergent. It wasn’t. After more than 32’000km, the saddle is slightly broken on one side, hardly noticeable while riding but clearly visible looking at the cafed off skin afterwards. Bepanthen is part of or Frist-Aid-Pack and shall do the job.
 
Good it only happened now! New saddle, better new bike is overdue! 😅
 
According to Komoot I should move on here.
Komoot admits that Sri Lanka is not sufficiently mapped out yet and it fooled me a couple of times. On a shortcut official road today I quickly ended up in someone’s garden. I have learned that the condition of a small road could be much superior over a higher graded main road. From then onwards I kept verifying my road planning by the locals, which minimised the risk of getting stuck.
 
I will hang around for a couple of days here in Negombo now and digest.
 
Fair winds…