Нормальный отель Normal hotel

Three days ago our holiday in the country of Sri Lanka ended. . . I would like to share my impressions and wishes (before flying to this exotic, we flew to such a country for the first time, we read a lot of experienced reviews, thank you). So, I will not dwell on how we got there (and flight delays, and the replacement of the aircraft, it broke down.... ). . . and here we are finally after a 7 hour flight to Colombo! On the advice of those who were already vacationing, they immediately exchanged money for rupees at the airport (although then they changed it and on the spot, they lived in the Koggala Beach hotel, they wanted to, at the same rate of $ 1 -150 rupees, you can safely change even with local money changers at the same rate (a bank in 17.00 was already closed. Yes, I want to say about the visa, it is taken upon arrival, it costs $ 40 - no problem. But our friends on the plane took it (as well as booking a hotel through booking, it’s twice cheaper) via the Internet - and immediately upon arrival there was a problem - as it seemed to the Sri Lankan border guard, the data of their passport did not match the data in their database - and....or take it on a new one (and it was cheaper via the Internet) . . or go sort it out to the boss....but guys flew not for the first time. . . went to the management.... and okay.... missed. . . And the tourist, who was ahead of them in the queue for a pass, did not want to find out and wag his nerves.....and paid another $40. . - here is such a small Sri Lankan breeder. . Next, we bought a Sri Lankan card-Dialogue-needed, since it will be necessary to communicate with Sri Lankan guides in the country, it is not very expensive. 9$. According to the plate meeting (we took a tour through the agency), we found our transfer, and after three hours of travel (the air conditioner in the minibus was working) - we were there. I will not dwell on the impression of the country (by the way, the roads are better than in Ukraine), - the poor, dirt, garbage along the roads.... And here is our hotel - 10 o'clock in the morning (we are tired and hungry, we were greeted with a smile - they offered wet towels with a pleasant smell, a glass of cold drink... it was nice... But I want to eat too... breakfast is over... and Of course, no one fed us, we, on the advice of experienced people, took only breakfast). OK.....check-in by the rules after 12.00.... But, we were lucky, settled immediately. The room is normal, clean. for 4 stars quite. (cleaning daily - we gave 100 rupees and sweets-lollipops - they love them very much - and the bed was very beautifully cleaned for us, decorated with fresh flowers. , clean, fresh towels, a normal large bed.....air-conditioned, but we turned on the fan (on the ceiling) - enough. . In general, rest here is for those who do not like noise and din, quiet, calm, the sound of the ocean lulled us to sleep. the windows on the second floor overlooked the beach. Breakfasts are normal, fruits - papaya, pineapples, watermelons, passion fruit, bananas - how much do you like. . The menu is different, from very spicy to dietary. Further. . . Of course, I conquered and delighted - THE OCEAN, it's BEAUTY AND POWER - but it's impossible to swim here - there are constantly big waves, I swam on the shore - I went almost to the waist - I turned my back to the wave. . . and she carried me to the shore. . . Of course, the same sand was in all parts of the body. . But nearby, a 10-minute walk along the coast, there is a bay where you can safely swim, this is a big plus for this place, for me it was SUPER!! ! Everywhere is full of coconuts - 50-70 rupees, travel by tuk-tuks (25-50 rupees), you need to bargain, there are a lot of cafes along the roads. Dinner was obtained for two in the range of $ 20-30 (or more). . It is possible in the hotel. . eat as much as you like. . . also fruits and cakes. . for that kind of money. You can order from local guys - shrimp (super), tuna fish, well, nothing special. . Against the background of complete unsanitary conditions and heat (air up to 35, ocean 29. . . ) there were never any problems with the intestines, but in the last two days we were wildly bitten by some midge, we escaped from the heat under the palm trees on the shore - and their there, after the rain, it was unmeasured, they did not immediately pay attention, but at home we suffer, all the legs and back itch, we sit on the suprostine and smear these puffs with fenistil-gel.... More about food. Asya's mother cooked for us deliciously (we met him here), and tasty, and most importantly clean. . We had great rest.....but I don't want to come back here. . .