ACS - June 2016 - Day 1

Sri Lanka is a trip that we’ve been looking forward to for so long, and so far it has exceeded our expectations by a long shot. The flights from Beirut to Colombo were very tiring, and it was difficult for some of us to sleep comfortably. When we finally reached our destination, we were disappointed to find  that we still had a 3 hour bus ride ahead of us, but as we passed through Colombo and into Kathulgala, we were amazed at the greenery and the great scenery that we saw outside. The endless stretches of forests, the unique and adorable transportation systems, and the happy wildlife that we saw and heard was incredible to witness. On the way, a few students and teachers were lucky enough to see an elephant wading through the river and some deer crossing it as well!

                At last, when we reached Borderlands were kindly guided around the camp by Sean, the course director, who explained the different parts of the area and presented us with our roommates. We then had a quick lunch which consisted of spicy yellow rice with chicken and poppadums. For dessert, we had pineapples and bananas, and after that, we were told that we could change into our swimsuits to take a dip in the river. It turned out to be quite cold, but we handled it well and had some fun swimming through the currents.  After we took our showers, we all gathered in the long house, an area designed for relaxing and snacking, and enjoyed milkshakes as well as other treats. After that, we were allowed some time on our phones to communicate with our parents, but most people couldn’t, as there was no internet.

                Currently, we are waiting for dinner to be served and wondering about which activities and challenges will be presented to us tomorrow. We want you to know that everything is going well and we are having an amazing time. Goodnight!

Layla and Konstantina
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