What a wonderful experience this has been. Betty and I have thoroughly enjoyed the two days - not only learning about the birds, but about the structure of the forest and its plant and animal life. Jith has been quite happy to have taken each day at our peace ensuring that we slow as much as possible, particularly the endemic birds. Whilst he was a little disappointed that we missed out on one or two, I can give every assurance that we were more than satisfied.
Once again you have planned the perfect balanced holiday & combined wildlife, culture & relaxation all into & two week action filled break. Thanks again & rest assumed we will be back.
Lyn Reynolds Exmoor Zoo
Barnstaple, N. Devon
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We can only reiterate what has been said above. For us, the highlight was the close encounter with the elephants.
Thanks again!
Ivonne and Lyn Summerset
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Jith,
It was an honour to meet you. I enjoyed our little talks together, I am only sorry we could not meet your wife & son. Thank you for arranging this fantastic holiday! I enjoyed every moment of it apart from the leeches! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Until we meet again...
Cath xx
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Jith,
Thank you for a wonderful holiday. You have thought us so much about Sri Lanka. The rain does seem to have followed us around but nevertheless we have seen some wonderful sights and had many memorable experiences. Some were good - Sigirya, Polonnaruwa, the birdlife and the animals. Some were not so good - leechs, NuwaraEliya Botanical Gardens in the pouring rain...
We hope to see you at the bird fair next year.
28 January 2009
Jith,
Thank you for showing us your wonderful island. We have enjoyed it all; the culture, hotels, fantastic scenery and most of all the birds. The driver Nishantha and his assistant Sisira should also be commended for their friendly nature and bird spotting skills. Our appetite for Sri Lanka has certainly been whetted and we hope to return again.
Thanks again;
So jith, what was the question we were in fear of asking? At the supper table each evening -. “What time tomorrow?” With a little chuckle, you would give us the “bad” news! But of course it is sensible to start early, there are distances to travel and you are sure to see more birds before it gets too warm.
The south west and south was a good start. Pity we couldn’t visit Yala, but Bundala and Udawalawa produce good results. We “conghed it” in Sinharaja, but the experience and the birds will lingure in the memory. Even in the Cultural Triangle we saw some more species to add to the list – nearly 200 by the end of the trip.
Jith & Mr. Silva
I will start with a very big thank you for lots of hard work and early starts in the mornings which got us to your total of 231 species with only two of the endemics missing. This is a very good total and we are more than pleased with this number. Many of these would have been missed had it not been for your sharp eye and good hearing.
Good luck for the future!
See you at the Bird Fair.
We found Jith on the Responsible tourism website went to his site and liked the mixture of culture, walking and bird watching.
We wanted to change the balance of the tour a little and this proved very easy. Paying the deposit to the UK bank and the balance in travelers cheques in Sri Lanka worked well.
During our three week trip virtually everything worked like clockwork. Prasanjith & Mr. Silva our driver looked after us exceptionally well always willing to stop for a photo. some fruit or buffalo curd and a more of information on the history, culture, religion and everyday life of this very beautiful country.
Thank you so much for showing us almost endemic species of Sri Lanka and all beauty of Sri Lanka nature. The birds more very beautiful and your people were very friendly. We love all birds, nature and people.
Jith, your hospitality and kindness make all of us feel very comfortable while we were travelling and binding with you. Spending 14 days with you in Sri Lanka allow us to learn a lot in many aspects of your country.
Thank you very much again for this wonderful trip!
Chairatna Nilnond & Nut, Tida, Wilairatna, Noi, Kamolpan
From Hatyai, Thailand
April 13 -26, 2009
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When we met you at the British Bird Fair in August 2008, we both knew right away that we wanted to Walk With Jith!
What a great opportunity to see your beautiful country and thenature – the jeep safari in Bundala – Painted Stroks and the challenge of IDing the Terns ( and of getting the cactus needles out of Daves uh… shorts)…
And the culture – thanks for arranging our visit to the ruins and the temples at Polonnaruwa (a good museum there!)- and the surprising Buduruwagala. Surprising to see a women there and surprise #2 – a great birding spot as well…