…but pretty decent for beach bumming!
I popped over to Wadduwa on Saturday for some beach bumming (because Colombo beaches are teeming with large noisy families and drunk people). And I must say, Wadduwa should have an attached ‘parental advisory’ warning. But I’ll get to that in a bit.
First off, getting there. At 9.30am, Aamina, her cousin- Sarah and I assembled at the Bamba train station and tossed around suggestions as to were we’d go. Indecision led to us purchasing a ticket each to the furtherest city the next train was bound.
A ticket to Kalutara is just Rs. 35
Chugging along on the train we decided to hop off at Wadduwa. Figured we’d scout around and if it didn’t impress us, we’d take the bus to Kalutara.
Wandering around the town we met quite a few people who were friendly and helpful but terribly confused. After much asking around for bum-aroundable-beaches in the area and being given directions that took us around in circles we ended up at Saffron Beach. Just a hop and a skip away from the station. It’s a new hotel of-sorts. Now, while it’s a hotel it’s more like a cleaner, poshy-er Buba; with a well designed swimming pool and super nice staff. (They have four cabanas apparently).
They take awhile to prepare lunch so we ordered lunch before we headed the beach. Prices on the menu ranged from Rs. 300 to beyond Rs.1000.
We ordered the cheapest stuff on the menu grilled tiger prawns with garlic sauce and fries (Rs. 450) , and grilled fish with fries (Rs. 300).
And then off to the pretty beach.
Anonymity... The smiley face is apt- she's a shiny happy person anyway!
I guess during October/ November the beach is pretty calm in Wadduwa. Which makes it brilliant for swimming. So yeah, now is the time to beach bum around there.
Lunch was a bit of a surprise… The waiter first brought a large platter of tiger prawns and a generous portion of fries that was enough to feed all three of us. Next he brought the grilled fish- which could have fed an entire army! (Okay, mild exaggeration but you get the picture, right?).
Yeah, scary but satisfying *rubs tummy*
We were a little afraid about receiving the bill. Maybe we got the price wrong? There was a mention of 100g beside to the item on the menu, maybe it was Rs. 300 for 100g? We even tried lifting the fish off the plate to gauge how much it weighed. When the bill arrived we breathed a collective sigh of relief- the price was the same as mentioned on the menu. Suffice to say we were impressed by the low cost.
It was while we were getting back that we discovered Wadduwa is poddak R-rated. It all happened on the bus. The girl (I say ‘girl’ because she looked 17) seated next to me started breast feeding her baby without the slightest reservation! In a crowded bus! Talk about awkward. Aamina noticed a couple indulging in some heavy petting and Sarah noticed another couple getting a bit hanky-panky. And that folks was all in ONE BUS! Yeah, that was one awkward bus ride back from Wadduwa.
Yes… I just wanted to use the slide show feature… *sheepish grin*
Visible Guest House- else people might just walk in. we can’t have that now can we?
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Certainly not. Invisible guest houses are a terrible inconvenience
Nice post. Your pics don’t load, the slideshow works.
Thanks, JP
Sorted out the pics.
The bus ride was the “Life of the Common People” where only love comes free!!
Ya, I know how uncomfortable it can get, it’s just that reality is, our citizen’s (which counts for most of us) are not concerned about the other person, so just do what they think is right for themselves. It’s similer to dumping garbage on the road, as long as it’s not your problem, nobody cares.
Sorry to say, but as a country we have “Lost our Ethics”!!
A little discretion wouldn’t hurt
But now I can understand why the government is setting up special parks for couples.
I admit, I only clicked on the link because it was not PG13. The bus situation is quite normal. It’s nothing to do with Wadduwa, it’s pretty much the same everywhere. That meal looks delicious though, I guess the prices tend to go down a bit once you get out of Colombo. Also, I feel like I’ve seen that yellow face somewhere else before.
Actually… I figured the somewhat deceptive title would hook a few extra views
So this sort of thing happens all the time…
The grilled tiger prawns in garlic sauce was good too!
Yeah, I introduced you to her recently
Sounds like a fun outing!
How come I never get to go with you guys on excursions like these?
But you’re never free on the weekends
You’re either working or you’ve got classes! Will keep you posted in future in case you happen to be free 
While we’re slapping Wadduwa with ‘PG-13′ rating, let’s not forget the Open Univerisity, and its pre-exam breast-feeding — of a different kind.
In other news, great post.
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Cheers.
And then I realize I mis-read the headline. Deceptive headline #ftw?
Though the Open Uni really dose need to get that rating sorted out.
Haha yeah, I think I was a bit traumatised by that!
They should put up warning signs along that area that read ‘Explicit Activity Ahead. Avert Eyes To The Ground When Passing’!
Indeed! Atleast all i saw was the less intimate activity.
Cool pictures, yo!
Thanks, Chavs
nice pics!! must check this place out! also…I think it’s a blessing in disguise that Sri Lankan woman are still able to breastfeed in public. I know there are enough of pervs in buses but.. it is the most natural way and people usually look away out of respect since its a mother and child after all. and its a very asian, natural thing to do..
Check this out – http://www.breastfeeding.com/advocacy/advocacy_bfinpublic.html jsut my idea on it 
Daaang, the comments on that post! I didn’t know people were so hostile to the act of a mother feeding her child.
Thanks
And thanks for the link too. I was of the belief that nursing mothers should take a bottle around, but reading the comments I discovered that some children don’t drink off a bottle. Yeah, I guess it’s a natural thing… Still makes me feel uncomfortable though, but I guess I’ll just have to deal with it.
Saffron is a good place to hangout with a group of friends, specially in the evening.
Should stick around till evening next time!
Hmmm… I guess breastfeeding in public is better than not feeding at all, but I understand your discomfort. Not sure if it’s something I’d do myself… even feeding in the car (after visit to doctor) was slightly traumatic!
Ah so it isn’t just the people around who feel uncomfortable. But yeah, I guess the mothers who do that don’t really have a choice and so the people around should be a bit more understanding.