The All Girl Tuk Tuk Team

The All Girl tuk tuk team on the way to Jaffna, thru Wilpattu National Park, with a stopover here at Wilpattu House.

Therese (Austria), Monika (Poland) and Nadja (Germany) about to leave for Jafna.

 Out Swimming at the nearby Lunu Ela

Cyclists

Elisabeth and Edwige were French cyclist (via Mayotte) who stayed at our place.  They have cycled through, Pakistan, Nepal and I think Tibet among other places.  Just cant imagine cycling through such high mountains.

Jess and Aivis from Guernsey were also visitors planning to cycle round the Island. 

Visitors: Jacob and Johanna De Vlas

Dr. Jacob De Vlas and Johanna De Vlas-De Jong were visitors here a few months ago.  Jacob and Johanna are avid nature lovers.  

They have written two books on Sri Lankan wild flowers (I have a link only to the older)

http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Field-Guide-Flowers-Lanka/dp/9551917006
The book contains mention of 1,060 species of flowers photographed throughout Sri Lanka, including very rare plants, some that are new to
Sri Lanka.

 Dr. de Vlas is a colleague/friend of Dr. Michael van der Poorten a leading butterfly expert (lepidopterist) in Sri Lanka.  He too made a lightning visit to Wilpattu House.