Watching the squirrel and listening to the waves pounding on the shore

Ann and Roland Glifford
Preston, England

15 -31 December 2010

I am sitting outside our “bunglow” at Ranwali, watching the squirrel and listening to the waves pounding on the shore. Soon it will be time to pack and to make our way to the airport where we will see The New Year in over a cup of coffee! We have no desire whatsoever to leave this beautiful island and return to the stresses of our daily life at home! This has been the perfect holiday, thanks to Jith OK-
The rain was a bit of a pain at times but even he couldn’t sort that! He planned our itinerary, booked us into superb hotels (too posh for us) and through our walks with him we learnt about his culture as well as the flora and fauna of Sri Lanka. We saw many wonderful animals (but are still looking for a frog!) and most of the endemic birds. We have to leave some for next time, after all! If I have counted correctly we saw a total of 192 species of birds. Thank you, Jith you worked really hard to find the birds and we really appreciate that despite the leeches, the stand up canoe/ferry. The swinging bridge etc. etc. We will take  a wealth of memories and experiences home with us and will never forget what a wonderful time we had with you and Mr. Silva – a really nice man with a quiet sense of humor, he will do anything to help and always with a smile on his face. So thank you to you too Mr. Silva. Thank you too for cleaning my trainers! What a hero!         

The chances are, that of you are reading this you will already have “Walk With Jith” and so do not need me to recommend him. If you haven’t already walked with him, do so! You will not be disappointed!

Ann and Roland Glifford
Preston, England

Happy New Year Jith and Mr. Silva! May 2011 bring you much happiness and many more clients!
192 species of birds
30 other animals
Lots of butterflies