Loving life on the balcony
Loving my life on the balcony
Little did I know how much I would love my life on the balcony.
Life on the balcony only play part of my day….but I love this time.
Sitting on the balcony, listening to the sounds of the birds gossiping in the background, seeing the light provide light and shade on the trees creating an kaleidoscope of greens is where I need to be now.
There is an amazing Sri Lankan Fig Tree next to the balcony. When it fruits it is full of life and sometimes I am joined by birds, monkeys and other animals that forage from the tree.
Spending time with the dogs
We have several rescue dogs at GlenMyu Estate. I am often joined by one of two of the dogs who survey the land below for any form of predators.
Clove sits with her chin on the lower railing as she scours the landscape.
It’s a chill out time for me and the dogs.
Little or no stess
There is little or no stress.
Nature soothes the soul and I have realised how good it is for me.
A good time
I love this time on the balcony.
I am dressed in shorts and a t-shirt.
Little did I know how comfortable it would be spending most of my day out of my two piece suit and shoes.
I think back to February in London. Often there would be snow on the ground to navigate on my commute to the city.
The chill, enhanced by the wind was not pleasant.
Sad to miss the seasons?
Don’t you miss the seasons.
Not at all.
We do have seasons, guided by the two monsoons. but they don’t attack the senses as acutely as that experience in the UK.
February
It’s a February morning, our guests are up early and enjoying the last roam around the garden and dip in the pool before heading towards Negombo.
They fly back to the UK tomorrow to thier lives in London.
I think back to my time in London, which seems to be a lifetime ago.
I do not miss it.
My annual trip does nothing to reinvigorate the fondest I had for that wonderful capital.
I’m often asked what I miss.
It’s eight years since I left the UK and my answer is easy.
Friends and family.
What do you miss?
Don’t you miss the food, the theatre, live music and the energy.
I did love all those things, and many more during my thirty years there.
However, with age and experience, Sri Lanka is the right place at this time of my life.
Simple food is good food
We eat what is local and seasonal in Sri Lanka. This was how people used to eat before we added air miles to the food we eat by bringing it halfway around the world so we can eat out of season.
What I have found is that the way we eat is healthier and the food just takes better. It helps that Ru and the team are fantastic cooks.
A healthier life
My time on the balcony provides me with some me time. I don’t feel guilty as I think it is a god use of my time.
You health is your wealth is what the wealthier clients at my bank used to say. Spending time on my own wellness and wellbeing is a good use of my time.
Work on you on holiday in the Sri Lankan Hills
GlenMyu Estate is a perfect place to work on you.
The space, landscape and being surrounded by nature helps you to switch off.
It’s easier to detach yourself from your phone when you are in an inspiring environment.
Stay at GlenMyu Estate to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
GlenMyu Estate is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu Estate as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
See sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.
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.
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