4 reasons not to hate February.
4 reasons not to hate February.
I used to think it was the worst month of the year.
But then I moved to Sri Lanka.
Why I used to hate February
The weather was awful…. and the light!
When I lived in the UK I really didn’t like February because of the weather.
The grey skies, cold weather and potential snow meant that it wasn’t my favourite month.Â
It’s hard to get the enthusiasm for anything when days short of light and uncomfortable temperatures just want you to stay in and hibernate.
January was bad enough
It was a long wait until January payday, but February……
The festive season really hits the bank balance pretty hard.
Whether it’s buying presents for the extended family, getting together with friends or attending Christmas parties, the costs add up.
With the bank account drained in December, it was a long wait until January payday. Thanks to Dry January, some manage to have a good excuse not to go out during this hard month. After the excesses of the festive season it was better for my waist.
We used to get paid early in December (18th rather than the 25th). This meant that it was around six weeks before the next paycheque!
January comes at last!.... but....
January payday comes – it doesn’t get any better!
It’s great to see the balance increase in your account in January, but then comes the credit card bill!
This makes February another hard month before the bank account is under less strain.
The worst month for a birthday?
It just happens that my birthday is in February also!
The elements and knowing that everyone else is under financial strain doesn’t make you feel like celebrating very much. I wouldn’t want to put more stress on my friends and family. And who wants to go out to a bar or restaurant on a dank, bleak evening.Â
Valentine's Day - Bah Humbug!!!
And of course, you have another expense to come – Valentines Day!
Restaurants bump up prices.
Roses in February – we know that they are not real or full of chemicals.
How much do I spend for love from my bleak looking bank account
And then February got better
We moved to Sri Lanka as my wife wanted to spend time in her home country with her elderly parents.
Living in the tropics changed my feelings towards the month of February.
We are fortunate to live in the Sri Lankan Hill Country at GlenMyu Estate. When we originally came to Sri Lanka we lived in Colombo, however the weather was too hot for me.Â
The Sri Lankan hill country has temperatures more akin to a UK summer around 26 °C during the daytime.
I now spend my days in shorts and t-shirts for most of the year and don’t have to consider covering up in February.
The Peak Tourist Season in Sri Lanka
Another thing that I now love about February is that is during the peak tourist season in Sri Lanka.
Ordinarily you would think that would not be great as the island would be too crowded.
At GlenMyu Estate we get to meet lots of new people interesting people and share the estate with them. We find that our guests love Sri Lanka and can’t believe that they haven’t visited the island before.
4 reasons not to hate February (if you are in Sri Lanka!).
Our 4 reasons why a holiday in Sri Lanka in February will lift the February blues.
Here are our reasons why visiting Sri Lanka in February may improve your mood and put a smile on your face.
1. The weather is great
Sri Lanka’s peak tourist season is during mid December until the end of March. At this time of the year the best weather is in the South and West of the country.
Of course, you can visit GlenMyu Estate and the Sri Lankan Hill Country for most of the year. Ella town, which is just over an hours drive from the estate is a must see place in all the guide books.
2. Time at the beach will put a smile on your face.
What can put a smile on your face more than spending time at the beach.
Getting a tan during February and then going back to the office will get your colleagues talking.
There are so many beaches in the South coast to discover which deliver different experiences.
3. Some of the sunsets are bliss
We have some great skies during February. In the evenings you may get lucky and experience spectacular colours across the sky before the sun goes down.
4. Hike and feel great
There are lots of opportunities to get out and hike in a more pleasant temperature than back at home.
We love Horton Plains National Park which is an 11 kilometre hike in a montane cloud forest.Â
You really do feel good completing the walk and if you are staying at GlenMyu Estate you can look forward to a dip in the pool. Your muscles and legs will be thanking you for the relief that the natural spring fed pool provides you.
So, my conclusion is that generally February is not great, unless you happen to visit Sri Lanka and forget all the negative issues you face back at home.
Stay at GlenMyu Estate and get away from the February blues.
A stay at GlenMyu Estate as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country and see sights like Horton Plains National Park.
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more,
GlenMyu Estate is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
