The numbers….. sixteen three wheelers called the “TUK TUK,” around 35 participants from seven countries, eight destinations, eleven days on an adventure to travel 1600 kilometers by driving on roads less traveled, and I had the pleasure of being an entrant along with my friends cum colleagues Lakshi and Chervon in a customized “TUK TUK” to portray our National and Sri Lankan Airline’s identity to the world. The idea generated by a movement called the “Large Minority,” partnered by the tourist board of Sri Lanka, Connaissance de Ceylan and SriLankan Airlines, the project was to showcase Sri Lanka in its own natural habitat and splendor. Not only by mingling with the local folk of normal life and lore, but also by travelling in one of its unique mode of transportation called the “Tuk Tuk.” Aptly named “Lanka Challenge,” the planned route was from Tamarind Tree hotel Minuwangoda and on to Kalpitiya, Giant’s tank in Mannar; Jaffna via Pooneryn; Trincomalee through Para...
It is all about the journey. Should not essentially be conventional, abundant, a destination or even planned, but just impulsive. Need to go venture and smell the flowers. Take your time.