Tummies full and hunger-rumbling abated, we headed off to Koggala to see the fishermen on the stilts. By the way, when you’re headed here, it’s worth stopping off at the fish market on the way here.
It’s not really a ‘sight to see’ that would make it onto any list but it’s a really nice way to experience more real parts of Sri Lanka…(I have a new friend from the Maldives to thank for that tip and he was right).
On the beach, the stilt fishermen carry on about their business (fully aware that you’re there to see them of course)…
Apparently, it’s a lot harder to catch any properly huge fish here, especially so in recent times, but the men come over to show you their catches anyway (which they then throw back into the ocean as it’s far too small to be eaten).
If you ask nicely (or tip generously), you can even get a chance to try your hands at stilt fishing. Lloyd gave it a go while I stood back on the shore, laughing so hard at him wobbling ridiculously once left along on the stilts…
I honestly had my camera out (in between fits of giggles) in the hopes that he would fall off the stilts but he disappointed and decided to stay put. Spoil sport!
Eventually, it was time to head back to hotel.