#70 Upali’s Surf Cafe is the nearest place to famous Surf Point.
Right behind a huge sand dune, looking across to the Northern End of Arugam Bay.
This great place is more a way of life, than a commercial enterprise.
It certainly is situated right as a jewel in the crown of Arugam Bay; right on the tip of the peninsular.
A brief background:
This small family run Cafe offers not much more than a few local drinks, like milk tea, fruit juices and the odd Jaffle.
There is no accommodation to speak of, the first and proper shower, outdoors, is nearing completion late 2008 - after years of ‘Construction’.
Not so easy, as it may seem: There is no electricity installed so far.
And the few donated generators and not present, for whatever reasons.
There are two main characters associated with #70, and that is certainly what they are:
1.) Mr. “V.J.”
Known for his distinctive way of expression and his Super motorbike
2.) Mr. Richard
Known to be an excellent masseur. He has learned his skill from a Japanese friend it is said
Brief History:
A family run business, on the same spot for many years.
There is a sad story from long time ago associated with #70 Surf Cafe; the case remains open
More recently, the Forrest Department as well as the CCD (Coast Conservation Dept.) have planted some markers around this prime spot. Suspicions run high that authorities are planning a sort of top class hotel nearby…….
well this information is little inncorect ,
v.j. is not there any more since last summer ,
and richard has a shop near bye,
the cafe belong to upali kids,and they can
use all the help they can get,including a good and correct
publicity,that might help them move on .
Dear Andy,
Thanks for the input and correction.
If you have better, and safe information:
Please be so kind and write a proper, correct introduction!
Some of us are local, and we tend to know a bit more than most - but of course we don’t know everything.
Please send whatever you wish to say to us, at this email if you like, and we’ll review and post it to represent
#70 Upali Surf Cafe
in its correct form.
The existing introduction can be amended or erased entirely if you are sure that your input is fair and correct.
Please accept that we also have no other motive but to support and promote the Bay and its honest, hard hit residents.
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Rgds
ABHa
would have love to do so but dont have the skills
like you guys ,but as i spend alot of time there this
summer i now its correct ,and asanka, upali son,is
a good guy and can use a more positive introduction,
and not one that gives people bad ideas about
the place ,even if some of his family members
are sketchy ,but sure asanka is a great guy and
the best surfer in srilanka for sure,
sorry as i only want the best for him and
his family.