Sri Lanka is a very peculiar country. There are many cultures, languages and customs mixed in it. In addition, the Sri Lanka is very stormy vegetation and a huge number of different animals.
cellular . The sim card is best to buy on arrival in Sri Lanka, right at the airport. There are several network operators. There are various options that are suitable for different necessary. You can approach the sellers, you will be prompted. You can also ask your guide, and he will definitely tell me what is better. For example, for $ 10 you can buy a SIM card with affordable calls and internet access, which is enough for two weeks.
Concerning Languages , they speak mainly on Indoary, Dravidian and Austronesian languages. The state language is two - Sinhalean and Tamil. However, the most people know the most people well there, which is not strange: first, Sri Lanka is the former English colony, secondly, English is taught there in most schools. Yes, and Russian is already taught there, and many speak it well on it, even Tuk-tubers. The tourist will not be difficult to navigate, in any case, you can find the Russian-speaking Lankan.
Flora and fauna . Fauna on Sri Lanka is very diverse. You need to be very attentive, walking around the island. At every step, a danger can tester. For example - Cobra. Cobras live everywhere there. Even on site can be. They live either in the holes underground, or in large sandy mounds, also in Norah. Cobru is badly visible, as it is gray, and as a rule is merged with asphalt or earth. The snake will most likely run away from you, but still, you need to be extremely careful when you see it. In the event of a bite, you need not to go to the hospital. In the water you need to be attentive to not step on the sea hedgehog, you can even swim in special rubber slippers.
And the unpleasant little thing on the island is a mosquito. They are especially predatory there, and the bites will not only be squeezed, but also hurt, while inflacing into a rather big blister. Therefore, reserve creams, sprays and everything that you consider fit. Very well migrates a mosquito bite and stops the unpleasant sensation of sandalwood oil, which is sold in pharmacies and souvenir shops. But, this pleasure is not the cheapest - about $ 9.
Regarding fruits and vegetables that are sold absolutely everywhere. All that is sold is edible, very cheap and can be without fears. There is already a matter of taste. But you need not forget to wash absolutely all - even pineapples, otherwise you can forget about a good holiday for a week.
In some parts of the island there are coral reefs. They are not so colorful as in Egypt, but lovers can dive with the mask.
Ocean . In some parts, Sri Lanka does not have the Pacific Ocean. Waves such that even an adult man is hard to go into the ocean and get out of it - or instantly covers the wave and takes, or just pushes back to the shore. A wave can hit the head so that stars begin in the eyes. Therefore, take care of yourself and follow the children, they can easily carry into the ocean waves.
And for things left in the sand, you also need to follow - the waves are sometimes so big that they get to things of resting and can carry them into the ocean.
The sun On Sri Lanka, poisonous in the literal sense of the word. Especially in lunchtime, when it is right above the head. In this watch, it is best to stay somewhere in the shade, and do not go to the scorching sun. Especially not to swim, since during bathing you can burn even more. It is necessary to use sunscreen with the degree of protection of at least 20. If you want to smear the body of the oil to get a beautiful and resistant tan - then in this case, it is necessary to take solar baths exclusively in the shade, and do not swim in the ocean. If you are still burned, the oil of an aloe faith will help, which can be purchased in a store or pharmacy. Price about $ 4-5.
What can come in handy from drugs on Sri Lanka? The most important thing is different sorbents to take them in case of poisoning. Also be sure to have antheoponizing, painkillers and antihistamines. In principle, all this can be found in local pharmacies, but who knows how far the pharmacy will be at the right moment.
Humidity . The first thing you will feel coming out of the airport is humidity. The first impression that you get to the sauna. Heart diseases can be exacerbated, so you need to not forget about the medications that need in this case. Astmatic attacks can begin. Even a conventional healthy person may first feel discomfort and pain with deep breath. But, as a rule, in a few days, and maybe the next day, these unpleasant sensations pass, and it is easy to breathe.
Be careful, careful and neat, follow the children, health and your own things - and then your holiday on a delightful Sri Lanka is already definitely nothing to darken!