Day 2 - Colombo

Today was a test of stamina as we arrived at the airport for our flight from Dubai at 10pm for a 2.40am transfer. Sadly our flight was delayed again meaning we didn’t take-off until 4am, however the boys showed excellent resilience and there was no moaning as they got on with it. Mr Kelsall was the only one moaning but that soon stopped when he got his business class upgrade! 

We had a lovely welcome at the airport and Goldi Sands hotel where we were given a garland of flowers to wear and at the hotel had to light a candle. 

Once checked in to the hotel the boys enjoyed an afternoon of leisure around the pool and on the beach. This allowed them to acclimatise to the weather/humidity whilst getting some exercise in.

The food has been fantastic so far with a buffet format of traditional Sri Lankan food, which allows the boys to go back for as much as they want. We dressed up smart this evening for dinner and enjoyed the local singers in the hotel, not sure they’d be taken through in BGT or X Factor. Think it’ll be an early night after dinner as it will be the first time we’ve slept in a bed in 2 days!