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#67 Peanut Farm

Published on 13/11/2008 in accomodation, bars, Blogs, cabanas, From our own Correspondent, parties, people, press coverage, the bay and wild life. 3 Comments

#67 Peanut Farm is the name of a good surf break 6km South of Arugam Bay.

#67 Peanut Farm Houses

Years ago actual peanuts are said to have been grown there. But in 2009 only the name remains.

Off the beaten track and only accessible via a rough track #67 Peanut Farm is the Counterpart to the excellent PottuVille Point, up market development which is located the same distance in the opposite, Northern direction from the centre of Arugam Bay.

Now the Arugam Bay area has two great, additional locations to chill out, the party, to relax!

As from 2008 it is reported that the boys from #68 Mambo’s Chill out Cafe have taken over management of Peanut Farm. A few, maybe half a dozen ‘Tree’ Houses have been built, a generator is present and late summer 2008 seen the first proper and well organized Full Moon Party at #67 Peanut Farm.

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Live Music Evening @ SVH (Fri.)

Published on 10/09/2008 in accomodation, bars, Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, hotels, parties, people, press coverage and restaurants. 1 Comment

AbaY Walk 2008

Published on 08/07/2008 in accomodation, bars, Blogs, cabanas, From our own Correspondent, front page, guesthouse, hotels, Money Matters, people, restaurants, services, shops and the bay. 1 Comment

In the middle of the year, we supposed to have “High Season” at Arugam Bay.
Every July, Arugam. info walks from bridge to bridge, simply armed with a little camera.

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From bridge end to the other end of AbaY
This year we have a new USAIDs bridge to the North of our hamlet.
The Southern, Panama end bridge remains in poor shape.
Over the years every single sign and sign post has been documented in that way.
You are welcome to compare each year and study the ‘progress’ – or the opposite thereof…!?
Since 2005 the files are in Arugam.info ‘s our Inderal shards of order Picasa Album, see link below.
http://picasaweb.google.com/arugamsurf/AbaYWalk2008

Siam View & Beer

Published on 13/06/2008 in bars, Blogs, hotels, press coverage and restaurants. 1 Comment

Hotel Rating: SVH, Arugam Bay
From my experience, the SVH produces and sells the best beer in Sri Lanka.
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The hotel itself lost most rooms in the Tsunami, but half dozen or so remaining are in top condition.
Solar hot water, stand-by generators, aircon and an authentic Thai restaurant make this establishment into the focal point of remote Arugam Bay.
Very family friendly, open to very late, good value for money!

Right on the beach, near famous surf point.
All major sport events are shown on a giant big screen.
Best party spot in Arugam Bay

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  • Address: Siam View Hotel, Arugam Bay, PottuVille, East Coast, Sri Lanka 32500
  • Phone: 0094773200201
  • Directions: In the middle of the Bay, seaside
  • Website: www.arugam.com
  • Other Contact: www.arugam.info
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    • #50 Siam View Hotel

    Published on 06/01/2008 in bars, Blogs, From our own Correspondent, guesthouse, hotels, Money Matters, people, press coverage, presse-deutsch, restaurants, services, surf and the bay. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

    Good Morning Friends!

    Today we have Good News!
    (for a change…!?, but Why?)

    Because this is our last Newsletter from Arugam Bay Emsam sale !
    Why? Who is giving up?
    Nobody!
    It’s because you now have you very own, daily, Newsletter from AbaY
    It is:

    www.arugam.info
    Local news, as well as reviews, are already published on our new look, interactive home page.
    Anyone can now add photos, comments, questions!
    Please take a look and help to develop Greg’s brain child by participating. Just a little bit!
    Contents are already changing EVERY day on our new style web pages, simply click link above and take a quick preview.

    Feedback required
    Folks, remember we are just simple guys trying to help ourselves and promote our area.
    Your comments, suggestions, ideas are most welcome and very valuable to us.
    Please tell us what you like to see, what you want, what you would like us to include.

    What has happened since June 2006?
    As this might be our final, direct message to you we take this opportunity to report on some results and developments since we contacted you with our June Newsletter. And we can tie up some old ends in that way.

    Season:
    The 2006 Surfing Season went actually much better than feared. Given the situation in the rest of the island we have done quite well.
    We had a good crowd in town, great surf conditions and a very peaceful time here at Arugam Bay.
    Sadly it was a very much shorter season; strange it seems to be over so early.
    Because the swell is actually best right now….at the end September.
    All NGO’s, our last year’s only customers, have largely gone home as well. Just as well. No great loss for us or the Bay. See “Attitudes 2006” below.

    N.s.s. Simon
    Due to his local popularity Simon’s present predicament was at once known and was already widely discussed even before any publication, anywhere. We are still observing an unexpected, international interest judging by the flood of emails on this very subject.
    Relax. Everything possible is being done.
    Sadly this is uncoordinated as usual; because many guys trying to help, but they don’t know of each other’s efforts …..

    SVH Holiday Homes Idea:
    There has been some interest in our offer to construct a few dream homes/offices/studios by the sea, but no firm takers so far.
    Understandable, with the ongoing civil unrest not many wish to invest in Sri Lanka at this point in time.
    However, we are convinced that once peace is settled, any early investment into property will prove to be a very wise one.
    Rich Middle Eastern Property Speculators already keenly monitor our area; read the link below.
    Please form your own opinion what top guns in the Arab Emirates think of Eastern Sri Lanka:
    http://www.forumromanum.de/member/forum/forum.php?action=ubb_tindex&USER=user_338742&threadid=1136005235

    Actually time is near perfect right now to make a real bargain.
    Whilst prices are equally as depressed as potential vendors ….

    New, for the SVH is the fact that we now work on a new design study by a disciple and former student of Sri Lanka’s greatest ever Architect, Geoffrey Bawa. The entire concept also benefits from my own, highly advanced civil engineering techniques.
    As a result the new Siam View will not only be beautiful, right on the Eastern Sea but of course it will be 100% Earthquake, Tsu/Flood and Typhoon resistant.
    Please drop us a line or call my number if you are interested in further details.
    My personal phone number is mentioned right below together with a summary and link to background info about Bawa’s great visions, in case you haven’t heard of this great visionary as yet.
    SVH’s unique location:
    We are aware, but only now, that we are sitting on a beautiful, still very rough diamond.
    Only experts will be allowed to cut and improve it in future.

    There is NO doubt the SVH will go far one day. We just have to take our time. And chose our partners carefully.
    And we must prevent to fall into the common trap of cluttering our beautiful beachfront with dangerous sheds and silly cabanas like everyone else has to do, just to earn a quick buck.
    But the locals are here to earn money, many try to get rich. We were rich and are only here to live and retire.
    Income and money only concerns us when we can’t afford to pay local staff or bills.

    Right now we possess everything else, including a brilliant reputation and the best position near surf point, all with a good view and a vision.
    We even have potential guests and good bookings; if had the rooms….they would be full.
    All we need is just a bit of financial help, that’s all.
    And a dream will come true. Not just for us, but our friends as well.

    “Enjoy” NGO’s
    Good News! At last we have succumbed, we have actually given up and hope that we will not mention them anymore
    Our daily observations simply are too depressing. Let us not spoil what is left of a fine day.

    World Cup Coverage and our June Projector appeal
    Thanks Folks! We really had a great time.
    With our BIG screen, open air cinema setting overlooking the open sea and perfect surround sound from our huge Party systems it was almost like being back there in Germany.
    Our June appeal for help resulted in just one single contribution of 65$ from Aussie Dan, but we still managed to find an old projector and the rest of the cash from our own resources.
    Even the Italian NGO’s loved it; see yourself on the link right below.
    We have created a popular Gallery specially for you:
    http://picasaweb.google.com/arugamsurf/WorldcupCoverageLiveAtArugamBay

    Photo Album:
    The entire, new photo gallery has been so popular that we decided to incorporate the whole concept into our new home Page
    www.arugam.info
    In addition we hope, with Markus’s super expert’s help will soon offer online ratings and voting facilities.
    To make it more democratic than ever.

    Best Surf Photo/ Most romantic Photo competition
    To stimulate even more interest, to show the nice side of Sri Lanka life and promote the peaceful nature of Arugam Bay we decided to offer a price in each selected category. Maybe YOU can win a free holiday in the Bay for two?
    We promise to take care and publish YOUR photo! The best shot -with online voting- is the winner! If it is sent to:
    ArugamFoto@Gmail.com

    Security considerations
    Sri Lanka has slipped back into the dark ages.
    Outrageous murders of many innocent have taken place, Again
    Only in the last few days there are signs that common sense will surface
    Sides seem to agree on cordial meetings, in Oslo. Again
    Lucky for the Bay, we have been spared and it is still very safe and peaceful here.
    Maybe it is even better and more secure than Colombo, London or any other place these days?
    Arugam Bay and all its approach roads are perfectly safe!

    Loans
    Sadly nothing has changed this year as yet.
    As mentioned our total (non-self earned-) income since 2005 still comes to about 10,000 Euro .
    Most of this are kind loans, only some of it represents a grant to us.
    It came from true friends who (still?) trust us. Nothing at all was ever given to us or the Hotel Association from any official source, like Governments, Companies or Organizations.
    We are very sad that we still owe loan cash to two of you, and much longer than hoped and agreed.

    Unless a proper finance can be arranged, or we see good upturn of income we simply don’t know how we can cope with the present, serious cash flow situation.
    As we don’t even earn enough to pay all our staff; what can we do?
    The long term future however is still very bright!
    Our advice: Buy shares in Siam View Projects (Pvt.) Ltd., back a winning horse and you will part of a great future
    (Sorry, this is just another new idea we are working on – if all fails)

    Guide Books
    We are honoured to have received many very positive entries in new editions of many travel books.
    The best on the market at present seems to be the German Loose ” FA?hrer !”
    Sorry for this, folks, I believe it is just a Deutsches Wort for “Leader” – but most of you will known this anyhow.
    Some relevant author’s comment, in German though, have been scanned and can be inspected below:
    http://picasaweb.google.com/arugamsurf/TravelGuideGermanLooseFuehrer

    Cash & Business
    The SVH Company Inc. & Co this year actually reached record turnover figures.
    Each day, Millions pass through our hands.
    Sadly all of it just is handled by us in trust representing many huge transactions on behalf of others
    The main volume of transaction originates from the Oil rich Arab States destined for this poor Muslim area….

    Throughout this year many wonder why the SVH the only place within a 2- 3 hour drive is which:

    Provides cash advances for all Credit cards
    Pays out all local Western Union money transfers
    Pays out PayPal transactions
    Transfers money globally as instructed, with low or even NO charges

    Our bank should be impressed. But they don’t assist at all. Rather the opposite.
    Fact is that the sad case of Bank of Ceylon rent arrears since Tsu day will now go to Court.
    SVH Fred fighting another Goliath …..

    The SVH: Suitable for the Disabled and Blind
    What happened to the blind man?
    We still think he is brilliant & gifted, and he is still welcome
    But so far he has not been able to join us.
    Any new construction at the SVH, however, is undertaken with disabled people in mind in any event
    One never knows when it is needed and by whom.

    Attitudes 2006

    A nice Swiss family rewarded us with kind words for working honest & hard.
    On departure, they actually paid us double the due amount!
    Something like this has happened 3 times already this year already; things are looking up!
    Some see it as a direct support for guys who don’t want to rely on donations or organisations.

    Great! But:
    An Italian NGO woman refuses to pay our staff 40Rs./ for one forgotten soft drink she consumed.
    The whole issue ended just short of a fist fight ….. you can see how very serious this case was for her….
    As a result, and her interaction with our Thai manageress the dear Senorita might not return in a hurry, so Somlak says
    After her release from Base Hospital…;-)
    If I had not interviewed her colleagues would no doubt still be hanging around waiting for the 10Rs./ change we simply didn’t have in the till…..
    I admit, sometimes Somlak often plays a game with such tight guys and lets them wait until the boy returns from the shop, Bank or even from Colombia, Colombo or where ever with a huge stack of change for which a EURO equivalent simply does not even exist and the average German toilet cleaner would reject: And you know what? They actually hang around until they get their last Loopee! Four hours if need be.
    If I ever see this show it I am very happy give them my last 100Rs./ note: We are not that poor and we will have to keep a ‘good’ customer happy; specially the humanitarian helpers to this Nation!
    They obviously have a complex about spending too much cash on location.
    Or being accused of wasting money by some sarcastic clown like me.

    Friends
    Maybe it’s us, the so called ‘non believers’ – maybe it’s just them, the ‘others’ with hats on?
    Due to huge, suddenly surfaced lifestyle differences, locally common two faced attitudes and real bad experiences of selfish behaviour we do not consider some locals as our close friends anymore.
    We are happy to report, however, that during 2006 a much better understanding and mutual respect has developed between all but one of the Expats in town and also between most other modern thinking residents.
    It is a sheer pleasure to have a dialogue with people who can actually tolerate each other’ opinion…
    But even our German Holy Father had to be careful these days; it’s far too easy to upset intolerant guys these days
    Believe it of Not!

    Cheers & continue to E.N.J.O.Y. your life!
    Just as everybody else, here on holiday, here seems to do!

    SVH Team
    & AbHa
    Arugam Bay
    Eastern Sri Lanka
    0094 – 773 200 201

    Ps.: Prolific Geoffrey BAWA (1919 – 2003) believed to let NATURE into each home he designed.
    Modern developments seem to exclude nature with multiple walls, doors and windows
    Part of the new SVH concept is:
    From every new room,
    From every bed if you wish
    The first thing you will see when you open your eyes each morning will be:
    The deep, blue, tropical sea right in front of you.
    Dotted with hunky surfers, and hopefully also decorated with the odd bikini girl.
    Could this not be a brilliant beginning for a days work or play?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Bawa

    To finish this letter we have just only one single request:
    Once a month, please take at least one quick look at
    www.arugam.info

    —
    Have you looked at our new Home page?
    Our Picasa Web Gallery is also worth a visit.
    Please support us by leaving a Comment!
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    Introduction to “Hotels”

    Published on 19/10/2007 in accomodation, bars, cabanas, guesthouse, hotels and restaurants. 0 Comments

    Arugam Bay is basically a simple, straight 2km Beach Road, and nearly all Hospitality places are located here, either sea or land side.
    This “SunRise Strip”, AbaY ‘Broadway’ or “Marine Walk” has no name or indeed house numbers.
    To give you some idea of their position, as from 2006, we list all “hotels” with a #prefix followed by a number starting with #01 Stardust at the Lagoon bridge.
    The tractor washing bridge at the Panama end might one day see #100 or so.

    (see annual Mid Year AbaY Photo “Walk” in the photo gallery)

    We list all of them, one by one, and we include at least one photograph as well as a brief introduction giving you a little bit of history.
    Once they are all numbered and properly in line, special buttons will be added leading directly to their respective Home Page and an email editor.
    If you like what you read and see you one click and you can book directly with them. No need to go back to Google!

    When you have returned home, simply leave a comment! So you can help other travelers with your impressions, recommendations, or warnings.
    AbHa hopes to improve services and standards this way and we want to assist you to form a closer link with the Bay and our respective establishments.
    Remember! Not everyone has a home page or a guest book.
    Charming, understated #59 Ruwangi “I think” has no own home pages….I think..
    It is also very transparent for all to see. And discuss matters if need be.

    Purchase himcolin cream “Hotel” is to be understood as a place where you can either sleep, eat or drink – any or all of it.
    Sorry, folks! This is how it is: It’s just the Sri Lankan word for ‘Hotel’; it could be a simple tea shed right now.
    Should one day more visitors arrivals warrant a little expansion this little shack now called ‘Cool Spot’ might soon bloom into Price of lamictal 100mg AbaY’s “Hot Spot”!
    But:….It could be even worse. Maybe it will be “The Hilton”, a Galadari or perhaps The AbaY ‘Kalahari’ one day…….who knows?

    #69 East Surf Cabanas

    Published on 03/10/2006 in accomodation, bars, cabanas and restaurants. 17 Comments

    69 East Surf Cabanas

    Photo above supplied by #69 East Surf management.
    Photo below is an old file photo by arugam.info

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    #69 East Surf Cabanas Is the last resort as you pass AbaY center and walk out towards the end of the village towards Panama.
    This introduction below has been submitted by Ms. Raffaellla, Jauary, 2013:

    Where can i buy imuran About 300m from Buddha Junction, direction Panama, you will find the peacefulA?East Surf Cabanas. A clean, friendly and quiet guest house, owned and run by Sudu and his dutch/italian wife. It is out of the way from the hustle and bustle of Abay, thus making it uniquely peaceful. About 7 min walk to the beach and central Abay, East Surf has an organic restaurant serving fresh seasonal local produce. The restaurant doesn’t have a specific menu as they prefer to keep it simple & fresh and on a day to day basis. East Surf is an extremely veggie friendly place and has a separate raw vegan kitchen 🙂 A?The accommodation offers 5 wooden double bed cabanas, with bathroom, and new 2 large family cabanas with bathroom and views amidst a luscious garden. Buy zebeta medication

    #53 Meena’s

    Published on 02/10/2006 in accomodation, bars and guesthouse. 1 Comment

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    Cost of allopurinol in ireland #53 Meena’s Motilium treatment is listed seperately from #52 Subashi because a new accommodation block is being constructed in the rear yard of the beer bar. Both, as well as #55 Seven Seas, are under the same Tamil ownership.
    Meena & husband Mahindra have been in the Bay for many years and had many set backs, loosing their investment due to civil war and the Tsunami, specially #55 Seven Seas was hit hard by both.
    However, keen business connections and multiple partnerships have always assisted Ms. Meena to recover and progress.
    We expect #53 Meena’s to become a low investment, high volume mini resort catering for the budget minded in the near future.

    #52 Subashi Beer Bar

    Published on 02/10/2006 in accomodation and bars. Closed

    Purchase motrin #52 Subashi Beer (sign)#52 Subashi Beer Bar Cheap isoniazid and rifampin has moved from #55Seven Seas location to its new place opposite #50 Siam View. As the name says, it’s a beer only licenced outlet; no hard liquor.
    #52 Subashi is popular with locals, who prefer the Strong 8% beer and Carlsberg Special brew with an even higher potency.
    Owned by the Tamils Mrs. Meena and Mr. Mahindra, they had a very difficult time during the long civil war when most of theri properties were destroyed.
    The same happened again with & Seas, which only neared completion at the end of 2004.

    Unclear is if and why no real help has ever been given to this couple to reconstruct by any official body.
    However, Meena has usually managed to find a private partner or donor and given the strength the old couple still seem to possess we are certain that #52 Subashi Beer Bar will soon be extended into a proper little resort.

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    #62 Palm Grove Holiday Inn

    Published on 02/10/2006 in accomodation, bars, hotels and restaurants. 2 Comments

    Amoxil drops price in pakistan Cheap deltasone vs prednisone #62 Palm Grove Holiday Inn is owned by a popular Ampara politician, Mr. Galapatti.
    Set well way from the main road and town, #62 Palm Grove is the very first place in the entire area which received a proper, legal liquor license in 2002.
    The place is popular with local hard drinkers, due to its remote location. Sri Lankans do not enjoy a drink in view of the wide public.
    There is a busy off license, with somewhat inflated bottle prices – but who cares when the next legal competitors are a 2-3 hrs. drive away from here?
    In addition to the local bar there is a fine, but not busy restaurant as well as a collection of a/c and non a/c rooms.

    #62 Holiday Inn (sign)

    Most foreign tourists may come to Arugam Bay for the beach, and Palm Grove is set well inland, so the appeal is rather limited by its location.

    #56 Tharaka

    Published on 02/10/2006 in accomodation and bars. 4 Comments

    Order pletal and surgery Over the counter differin cream #56 Tharaka (establishment)#56 Tharaka formerly known as the Green House is now Yellow and well reconstructed.
    Locally known as a popular watering hole for thirsty locals, not much is known of its appeal to foreign visitors.
    Should YOU have better information, please post a comment and we will amend this post!

    #50 Siam View Hotel -SVH-

    Published on 02/10/2006 in accomodation, bars, guesthouse, hotels and restaurants. 24 Comments

    #50 SVH (sign)#50 Siam View Hotel or: -SVH- should exist somewhere between #49 Pereras and #51 HangLoose.

    However no record of this place can be found anywhere, at least locally.
    Neither Mercy Corps or their sponsored Tourist Association Web sites, or indeed any Governmental Departments seem to list this establishment.
    Does #50 SVH actually exist?
    Have you been at #50?
    Does anyone know this little place?
    If so, please give details or write an introduction!

    Yes!
    Hotel Lanka lists the #50 SVH on their own web site:
    http://hotellanka.lk/37-46-73/siam_view_hotel_(svh).html

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    Want a change from Sri Lankan curry?
    As close to Thailand as you can get on Sri Lanka: The Siam View Hotel. Authentic Thai Cuisine, Great Natural draft beers, a/c rooms
    The SVH is located directly in the heart of Arugam Bay. Close to famous surf point. First aircon hotel in the East, authentic Thai Restaurant, Multi media centre, Best draft beers on tap, beach bar, site of the original Full Moon Parties at Arugam Bay.
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    E-mail :arugamsurf@gmail.com
    Address :Beach Road, Arugam Bay
    TP :773200201
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    Additional Information taken from a Travel Guide Book:

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    This is a translation by Alf Docherty, Rheindahlen of an entry in the leading German Travel Guide, The Loose Du Mont Sri Lanka Reisefuehrer:

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    The facade appears rather ramshackle and unattractive, but this hotel has the honour of being the oldest wooden construction on the east coast of Sri Lanka and as such is on the National Heritage list of protected buildings. Go behind the facade and you will make a few interesting discoveries, not least of which has to be the excellent food served on the terrace and a wide selection of draft beers brewed in accordance with an old German tradition which allows only the use of the purist ingredients. You will also discover a special breed of people, an important piece of local history and a vast number of brilliant innovations. Without the Siam View Hotel, which opened in 1979, Arugam Bay would not be what it is today. Dr. Fred Netzband-Miller, an engineer of Dutch/German A?a??a?? English extraction and a handful of friends built this unpretentious landmark on what was, in the late 1970A?a??a??s, a deserted stretch of beach. Since then, it has served its visitors in many ways: during the worst phases of the civil war it was declared a weapon free zone respected by all parties. It has always been and still is: a haven for homesick ex-patriots and for adventurers of all nationalities, a meeting point for surfers and a place where NGO workers can come to discuss their ideas, exchange information and work on plans for future projects to benefit the local population.

    A?a??A?WeA?a??a??re not here because we want to get rich, weA?a??a??re here because we enjoy itA?a??A?, emphasises Fred, who does not, even these days, have a brochure or visiting card for his hotel.

    A?a??A?The name Siam View is intended to suggest that theoretically it would be possible (if the earth were flat) to see ThailandA?a??A?, explains the 56 year old, who lived there for many years and as the son of a diplomat grew up in Africa and feels that the whole world is home. It is one of his dreams to cross the 2000 km stretch of ocean on a jetski. That is not necessarily as unrealistic as it may sound: in 1977 Fred left the Isle of Man on a motorbike and succeeded in travelling the entire distance to India by land, then finally crossing to Sri Lanka by ferry. There is probably no one with a better knowledge of this corner of the world. Fred has counted 63 bays on the way to Hambantota. At one time, Fred served as a Liaison Officer for the British Army and was stationed in Potsdam. He has already twice negotiated the dense jungle and crossed the rivers of the Yala East National Park on a Unimog with a specially adapted and waterproof motor. His intention was to reach Colombo and as he says: A?a??A?That was the shortest wayA?a??A?.

    It is therefore not surprising that, at least until the Tsunami struck, the Siam View Hotel offered its guests the use of six ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and during the specially conceived A?a??A?Full MoonA?a??A? parties massive 1800 watt loudspeakers created an unforgettable atmosphere as the disco played music from the hotelA?a??a??s 8000 CD library.

    #50 SVH's telephone booth for international calls!

    #50 SVH's telephone booth for international calls!

    Now 4 satellite dishes feed in television channels from around the world and provide an international telephone connection. In January 2004 a permanent high speed internet connection was installed and is still the only one on the entire east coast.

    Although this costs nearly $1000 a month to run, locals are able to surf the net without charge. Everyone in the immediate vicinity also benefits from the 180 hp Mitsubishi Generator, which provides a standby source of electricity in the event of power cuts and there are very good reasons to believe that it once stood in Saddam HusseinA?a??a??s Republican Gardens.

    This generator, which uses between 7 A?a??a?? 9 litres of fuel per hour, initially saw service in Siam View in 1990 to provide a power source for the first air conditioning units. The hotel is particularly proud of a number of environmentally friendly innovations. One of these is the hotels own very efficient and clean sewage treatment system. Plastic bottles are collected and re-cycled to be used roof insulation.

    The Tsunami left only the shell of the main building standing and of the original 26 rooms only 4 now remain. But, the disaster served to further enhance the hotelA?a??a??s legend. At about 08:45 on the morning of 26 December, the gardener persisted in waking up all the guests; not an easy task as most people had only just gone to bed after the previous nightA?a??a??s lively Christmas party. The old man had noticed that the ocean was behaving strangely and he was convinced that a terrible catastrophe was about to happen. The disaster was not long in coming and within a few minutes, a gigantic 15 metre wave struck the small town. Thanks to the timely warning, all 165 guests survived, but everywhere else the retreating flood left behind horrific scenes of death and devastation. In this apocalyptic world, the Siam View became a symbol of survival, hope and regeneration. From the recovered food stores over 500 free meals were distributed to survivors in the first few days. A?a??A?More importantly, were the stocks of alcohol and cigarettesA?a??A?, remembers Fred and adds that in the middle of this chaos, his hotel managed to put on a modest New YearA?a??a??s party.

    Fred is convinced that the terrible Tsunami disaster taught him more about physics than all the years he spent at university. And it is this knowledge, which he has put to practical use in rebuilding the hotel. The new supporting concrete pillars are triangular in shape in order to deflect boats and other debris which would be swept against the structure should another tidal wave occur. The water tower has been fitted with three large sirens with a range of 700m. Other features of the Tsunami Early Warning System are three computers permanently connected to seismological monitoring stations in Alaska, Hawaii and Bangkok. Even the matter of emancipation is one which has been given consideration at the Siam View Hotel. The new beach bar, which has been constructed entirely from natural materials, has a second floor which bears the name A?a??A?Ladies LoungeA?a??A?. It is available to female guests only, but men may be allowed to enter on rare occasions, if specially invited.

    No introduction, but recent photos (copyright SiRo, Switzerland):
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    #41 Surf & Sun

    Published on 29/09/2006 in accomodation, bars, cabanas, guesthouse and restaurants. 12 Comments

    #41 Surf n' Sun (sign) 1#41 Surf & Sun is the most colorful, friendly looking development.
    Please visit their own, new web site:
    http://thesurfnsun.com/

    S & S is located roughly in the middle of the Bay, opposite #40 Hello Madam and #39 Hillton Hotel.
    Run by two Sri Lankan surfers, Samman and Nuwan the entire place has a distinct surf appeal.
    In front there is a surf shop, as well as a recent addition of a small Internet cafe.
    Behind you will find a friendly bar with a good selection of fresh food complimented by a choice of surf related movies.

    #41 Surf n' Sun's surf shop and gallery

    #41 Surf n' Sun's surf shop and gallery

    In addition to the popular, warm and homely restaurant there are a number of nice cabanas and a few pretty bungalows with upstairs living rooms.
    #41 Surf & Sun has hosted a few memorable events such as a hugely successful Reggae Concert recently.
    In August 2006 a very colorful and most romantic wedding took place when Samman married Minna from Sweden. The event was recorded and some photos are included in our popular gallery; see right navigation bar.

    #41 Surf n' Sun (establishment)

    #41 Surf n' Sun's main entrance

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    #40 Hello Madam

    Published on 29/09/2006 in accomodation, bars, guesthouse and restaurants. 19 Comments

    Mycelex-g cheap #40 Gecko (sign)# 40 Hello Madam is (now) located between #39Hillton and #42Deens.
    This actually represents the third location in as many years of this particular ‘Madam’, who is actually known as Liz, or Elisabeth.

    Liz came from the UK, stayed at #01 Stardust, fell in Love with the Bay and #01 employee Ramesh. They soon married and they are now blessed with a baby son, born 2006.

    In order to live and work locally the couple decided to run a small business. The first chosen location, Hello Madam Mk.1, was at the bridge end of town. The small shop only opened briefly in December 2004, selling textiles, T-shirts and so on. But only for a day or so……

    Mk.2 “Hello Madam” was a colorful shop opposite #50 Siam View and in addition to fabrics handicrafts and home made ice creams were on offer.
    Living on one end of town, right next to the loud mosk and in rented accommodation and running a shop at the other proved to be difficult.
    A rare opportunity arose in 2005 when the Aussie/UK Robbo/Peter/Linden consortium put their plot of land onto the market.
    Smart Liz grabbed the chance and for the first time the happy family obtained their own premises.

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    Zyprexa eating disorders #40 Hello Madam is predicted to be Arugam Bay’s rising star in years to come.
    Why?
    Because the entire concept is brilliant and can’t fail:
    A innovative shop selling everything tourists are looking for on vacation, a nice beach side restaurant named “Gecko” offering home made goodies such as dark bread, perfect ice creams, fantastic cakes and pies. All in a homely, creative setting: It simply feels like home from home.

    The new roadside lounge with plush English settees, offering good wines coupled with Liz’ known hospitality as well as a few planned rooms compliment this excellent development the Bay should be proud of.

    http://www.geckoarugambay.com/index.html

    #39 Arugam Surf Resort

    Published on 29/09/2006 in accomodation, bars, guesthouse, hotels and restaurants. 13 Comments

    Cheap toprol xl coupons #39 Hillton Hotel (sign)# 39 Arugam Surf Resort, formerly know as #39 Hillton Hotel, A?is situated between #38 Cafe del Mar and
    #40 Hello Madam, on the sea side of the main road.

    #39 Arugam Surf Resort has its own web site:
    www.arugambay.lk
    Formerly known as “The Hilton” the extra Sale mircette “L” may have been added to avoid confusion or international A?law suits from the somewhat greater chain of Hotels.
    The owner is Mr. Rahim, an ambitious former rotti shop manager from nearby PottuVille.

    Mr. Rahim worked himself up in life very well, making the best of any chance offered to him.
    This may have been with the help of some good business partners.
    The result is a fine, strong concrete building facing sideways towards the open ocean.
    This design feature saved the structure from serious damage in 2004.
    A fine court-yard restaurant exists, which has been popular with many NGO’s.
    A further notable feature are the popular eco tours the(former) A?Hillton offers.
    These canoe trips explore and explain interesting mangrove shores of the PottuVille lagoon.
    Compliments to Mercy Corps, Mr. Rahim also is the President of the local Tourist Association and he managed to remain friendly and in close contact with all other organizations.

    Below is an article published recently in “Explore Sri Lanka magazine:

    Arugambay Surf Resort: Feel The Nature

    As we step into this beachside guesthouse, we are greeted by a friendly a??helloa??. Cabanas, complete with thatched roofs, stand on one side, while we are led into an open restaurant overlooking the Eastern coast, where surfers climb the rising waves. Wea??re at Arugambay Surf Resort, where the cheerful owners are ever ready to welcome their guests with open arms inviting them not only to just feel the nature of Arugam Bay, but also to be part of their family.

    By Madhushala Senaratne | Photography by Mahesh Bandara

    Located just minutes away from the Arugam Point, regarded as one of the best surf points in Sri Lanka, the guesthouse has been designed very much in keeping with the nature of the area. Having been born as a small shop that served the weary fisherfolk of Arugam Bay, the Surf Resort traces its roots to the 1970s.

    a??My father started this,a?? says M H A Raheem, its Managing Director, recalling the early days. Once a simple fishing village, Raheema??s father who had come to Arugam Bay in the 1970s made a living by selling rotti to the fishermen. As time went, a few tourists were also seen roaming the area, and as more people sought his rotti, several beachside huts were set up for visitors to dwell in.

    His father had then received help from a lady who was working at the Hilton in Sydney, says Raheem, adding that she trained him to prepare dishes to suit the food styles of the Westerners. The name Arugambay Hilton was also coined during this time. Raheem later joined his father, helping him develop the guesthouse, and currently works with his four brothers at the hotel. A few others have also joined the staff of the Surf Resort.

    With time, the business gathered momentum, and the name was changed to Arugambay Hillton and new facilities were introduced. Later, it was renamed Arugambay Surf Resort and currently it provides 12 guesthouses including cabanas and luxury rooms. Both Eastern and Western menus are served at the beachside bar, and guests can sway in the breeze while they lie down on the outdoor hammocks. Mexican dishes are a newly introduced specialty of the guesthouse.

    It is located in close proximity to a range of attractions in and around Arugam Bay, such as the Magul Maha Viharaya and the Muhudu Maha Viharaya. For the wildlife enthusiast, the Kumana National Park is just an houra??s drive from the guesthouse, while for those who seek some thrill and adventure, there are the sand dunes of Panama and the waves of Arugam Bay to surf on. Whata??s more is that Arugam Bay Surf Resort operates safari and taxi services and will guide you with all the necessary information.

    The Kumana National Park is just an houra??s drive from the guesthouse, while for those who seek some thrill and adventure, there are the sand dunes of Panama and the waves of Arugam Bay to surf on

    Raheem believes that in order to grow the business ita??s vital to maintain cordial relationships with each visitor. With tourists giving tips as to how to cook and what to cook, therea??s much Raheem and his team look for. Recalling one particular incident he relates how an Italian couple taught them to bake a type of pizza and even started taking orders from guests!

    As for the future, Raheem says that they will continue to develop the guesthouse, while building on the already established foundations of trust and care. a??When youa??re at Surf Resort you dona??t need to wait for somebody to assist you, we just do,a?? says Raheem.

    Arugambay Surf Resort, Arugam Bay, Pottuvil, (+94 63 224 8189),

    surf7gbay@gmail.com

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    #37 Hideaway Hotel

    Published on 29/09/2006 in accomodation, bars, hotels and restaurants. 11 Comments

    Over the counter tretinoin topical #37 Hideaway Hotel (sign)#37 Hideaway is located about in the middle of the Bay, opposite Hillton Hotel.
    Set in its own, very large tropical gardens you can truly hide away here.

    Owned by Mr. & Mrs. Tissera for many years you will experience a type of true colonial setting. Sitting in the open restaurant of the main building, surrounded by attentive staff, impeccable table settings and traditional food you might have similar impressions the British loved Ceylon for years ago.
    The well stocked, licensed bar and the odd Gin & Tonic (to keep a few mossies away of course..) will greatly assist this kind of experience.

    Accommodation at Hideaway consists of upstairs rooms in the main building as well as separate stone build cabanas in the front garden. A new development is being completed near the main road, a nice looking 2 story private bungalow.

    Do you have any nice photo of Hideaway?

    #37 Hideaway Hotel (establishment)

    Please send them to: ArugamFoto@Gmail.com Buy hoodia singapore and we will take care to publish them at once.