I Was SHOCKED To See This! 🇱🇰 ELLA in SRI LANKA

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  • čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
  • Today we explore more of Sri Lanka and this time we are in the gorgeous town of Ella 🇱🇰.
    We leave Nuwara Eliya in the tuktuk and head through the gorgeous mountains.
    We visit the Nine Arches Bridge and we bump into ‪@theglobehoppers‬
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    00:00 - 00:39 - Welcome Back
    00:40 - 07:05 - Leaving Nuwara Eliya
    07:06 - 12:04 - Nine Arches Bridge
    12:05 - Surprise Meet Up & Hike
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Komentáře • 98

  • @PaddyDoyle.
    @PaddyDoyle.  Před 8 měsíci +7

    🧳 Need a travel guide for your trip to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ?
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    • @michealtongue8155
      @michealtongue8155 Před 6 měsíci

      Any chance Evan do a segment on what tech devices you use

  • @kalumip1
    @kalumip1 Před 8 měsíci +27

    The designer of that bridge was a local by the name of Appuhamy. He had to make it without using steal because the steal was shipped off for the 1st world war. The British were not convinced the bridge was stable enough. Appuhamy was so confident he stood under the bridge when the first train crossed the bridge.

    • @Neil00841
      @Neil00841 Před 7 měsíci

      Don't believe that Appuhami Bull. Sh. I have seen many examples of stone railway bridges across Europe. European engineers were building arch bridges and stone railway bridges long before that so called Appuhami's existence. 🤣🤣

    • @kalumip1
      @kalumip1 Před 7 měsíci +1

      So? Nobody said he was the first to build such a bridge? Why is it so unbelievable that a local designed it? Why would such a story exist for this bridge? Why haven’t the historians or the English engineers contradicted the story. Yes, I haven’t seen written evidence for this story myself. But I haven’t seen evidence to the contrary either. So until proven otherwise it’s rational to go by the established version.

  • @johnperkins5450
    @johnperkins5450 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Paddy, I’m sitting in the Qatar Airways La Mourjan lounge in Doha, eating a nice steak, sipping a wonderful red Bordeaux wine, and watching your this latest video of Sri Lanka, when one of the wait staff comes over, and with a big smile on his face says, “you’re watch about Sir Lanka.” I say “yes, are you from SL?” He says “yes, I’m from Kandy.” I tell him about you, and the electric tuk-tuk, and he’s excited to hear about it. I tell him he has to check out your videos. He and I have a nice conver and connection, as a result of your video! ❤️

  • @melissafrye76
    @melissafrye76 Před 8 měsíci +16

    I love those moments when the world feels small - running into people you know in another place is so fun! I'm glad you guys got to reminisce a little.
    Ella is yet another beautiful place! That bridge is very cool!

  • @PaulTCoffee
    @PaulTCoffee Před 8 měsíci +12

    Absolutely loving the series of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰.

  • @RobRodin
    @RobRodin Před 8 měsíci +16

    How crazy is that, to run into your mates from Krabi. I believe this world brings certain people together for reasons we don't understand. Call it serendipity or linked karma it's always a beautiful surprise.

    • @aurora_7252
      @aurora_7252 Před 8 měsíci +9

      And do you know the word serendipity based on sri lanka as well... hundred of years ago..when arab find sri lanka , they called it serendib..which gives you the word serendipity ( a happy accident )

    • @sankaumayanga8615
      @sankaumayanga8615 Před 8 měsíci +5

      ⁠@@aurora_7252 I was about to say the same thing , Serendip is the ancient Persian name for Sri Lanka

  • @cryptotrader2779
    @cryptotrader2779 Před 8 měsíci +10

    That's absolutely wild how you can run into someone you know in a random food shack in the middle of nowhere in Sri Lanka. Crazy crazy situation but I love it.

    • @martin3399
      @martin3399 Před 8 měsíci +2

      It`s not middle of nowhere. It`s a tourist hotspot.

    • @dennisspackman7147
      @dennisspackman7147 Před 8 měsíci

      It does happen over the years of travel I have cross paths with people that I know from somewhere else several times.

  • @connielinz879
    @connielinz879 Před 8 měsíci +8

    Loving this series on Sri Lanka. Thanks for sharing :)

  • @watch7105
    @watch7105 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Hydropower reservoirs contribute to 50% of the sri lanka's electricity supply these days cuz reservoir are full.
    . most of solar power in sri lanka come from regular homes people installed solar units in homes and connected it to the main grid and there are wind powers sations in SE and NW of sri lanka.
    but in dry season 50% comes from hydropower drops .

  • @mariettathornton5924
    @mariettathornton5924 Před 8 měsíci +4

    It’s awesome to run into people you know in another country! What a wonderful coincidence ! Thanks for sharing this video and cannot wait to see more 😊

  • @gibsonphilippines4901
    @gibsonphilippines4901 Před 8 měsíci +3

    WOW BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN SRI LANKA WATCHING FROM THE PHILIPPINES

  • @whatnow5598
    @whatnow5598 Před 8 měsíci

    I must say your sense of composition in your shots has just been getting better and better Paddy. A treat for the eyes!

  • @huwthomas6430
    @huwthomas6430 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Loving Sri Lanka Paddy. Thanks again for another great video and really pleased you met old friends (I remember you meeting them in Krabi)...shows what a small world we live in 😉👍

  • @maralvarezmontes9191
    @maralvarezmontes9191 Před 8 měsíci

    A great video thanks a lot..next summer my family and I will be there!🎉

  • @bronwynquinn4477
    @bronwynquinn4477 Před 8 měsíci

    Fabulous once again Paddy! …I loved the random catch up!

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn Před 8 měsíci

    Hiya Paddy. Great advice. About the train. And top up.
    So happy your team won.
    Beautiful views. Gorgeous bridge.
    Lovely to bump into friends.
    Gorgeous views. Beautiful. Amazing drone footage.
    Well deserved, beer.
    Nice ending. Great video.

  • @Serene_SriLanka
    @Serene_SriLanka Před 8 měsíci +1

    wow fantastic... I also hope to arrive at Ella to do some videos asap like you...😮❤🎉

  • @Geoffreyboucher
    @Geoffreyboucher Před 8 měsíci

    Great video again Paddy 😊😊😊😊

  • @stanleystuart2008
    @stanleystuart2008 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Reminds me of the railway viaduct in Glenfinnan in Bonnie Scotland

  • @shaunratnayake5957
    @shaunratnayake5957 Před 8 měsíci

    Love you and the video, you are a cool guy, I really enjoyed it. Lucky you away from winter in the Uk, I’m Sri Lankan origin, brought up Uk 🇬🇧 and never been Ella, it’s shame.

  • @theglobehoppers
    @theglobehoppers Před 8 měsíci +2

    What an amazing surprise. It was great catching up. Thanks for the mention. Til the next adventure together! Your the best

  • @StartLivingNow1963
    @StartLivingNow1963 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Another Awesome Adventure Paddy Doyle🙂The Scenery is Amazing watching from NB Canada🙂

  • @marksoler7338
    @marksoler7338 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I can tell that made you super happy to run into friends. OK to toss plans for that!

  • @thilinajayasena2785
    @thilinajayasena2785 Před 8 měsíci

    🇱🇰🇱🇰 great video

  • @kanishkaherath2850
    @kanishkaherath2850 Před 4 měsíci

    Welcome to Sri Lanka

  • @Bambeakz
    @Bambeakz Před 8 měsíci

    Loved Ella and especially the train ride to there

  • @roshan4627
    @roshan4627 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for visiting Badulla District

  • @nukiepie
    @nukiepie Před 8 měsíci

    Went to Koh Chang after seeing your video and going to Sri Lanka next week too

  • @davidcolinburt
    @davidcolinburt Před 8 měsíci +1

    Lovely happenstance. Travelling minstrels. Road People. Gotta love it. dcb

  • @evabruchhaus6741
    @evabruchhaus6741 Před 8 měsíci +1

    now i would be really curious about how travels changed after the pandemic.. i have been traveling before and during, not so much after but from what i see on social media it´s quite packed at certain places... so please if you find the time... share your perpective :) and enjoy sri lanka

  • @markclayton626
    @markclayton626 Před 8 měsíci

    That 19 minutes went to quick, loved the vid Paddy, enjoyed seeing your old friends too, I remember them….

  • @michaelr952
    @michaelr952 Před 8 měsíci

    Was curious what drone you used for the Ariel shots?
    Looked great thanks for the trip.

  • @craigsphilippines466
    @craigsphilippines466 Před 8 měsíci

    I was scrolling through youtube, and I saw your channel, I remember you from years ago, were you not in Thailand ? I remember enjoying your channel

  • @carter12319
    @carter12319 Před 8 měsíci

    The train u saw was supposed to arrive on the previous day..!!

  • @rebeccavalicoff1581
    @rebeccavalicoff1581 Před 8 měsíci

    It's helpful to have their link because I couldn't find them

  • @IamHarsha-Joy
    @IamHarsha-Joy Před 8 měsíci +2

    Hi paddy ❤️🇱🇰

  • @nikons
    @nikons Před 8 měsíci

    I was there in 1981!

  • @buddiraweerasekara9681
    @buddiraweerasekara9681 Před 8 měsíci

    The train journey's not like it was in 2019 now it's more organised. There's a new train called Ella Odyssey.

  • @pawspaws101
    @pawspaws101 Před 8 měsíci +1

    The E-TukTuk seems to be PREFECT for local commutes, which is what 99% of tuktuks are used for!
    Your pushing it to its limits going into-township!
    This is a WIN for this concept!!!
    Well done to manufactures were confident to let you push it to limits!!

  • @ThailandThomas
    @ThailandThomas Před 8 měsíci +1

    Fun video Paddy. Like you said electric powered or gasoline. Both use oil to make power , hopefully they will get clean energy soon to make electricity. Good luck in Antarctica don't get eaten by a polar bear.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Před 8 měsíci

    Paddy, there are bee hives under it. People have been stung, including youtubers and tourists.

  • @annon231
    @annon231 Před 8 měsíci

    I liked the helmet you wore in Vietnam.
    So good!. I love your work. (and envy you).
    I'm moving to Pattaya in January 2024 finally after twenty-odd trips to the Land of Smiles.
    I spent a month traveling from south to north Vietnam but did not go north beyond the Capital.
    Next year I plan a car trip with my partner who is Thai.
    A bike would be great for me but very uncomfortable for two. (even my BMW Dakkar)
    I have no idea if we can take her new Landcruiser or whether we will have to hire a car.
    Any ideas regarding this!
    Also, your helmet seems to be an option for me in Thailand. Any negatives?.
    I currently have a Shoei RJ Platinum (for highway use) and a HarleyD half hat in Thailand which is cool, 555. (both ways, for city commuting and short trips but not as safe as the Shoei).
    Great work. Travel safe!

  • @kennyx8482
    @kennyx8482 Před 8 měsíci

    oh man that spicy kottu..love it so much

  • @cambodiatg
    @cambodiatg Před 8 měsíci

    Good

  • @nuwanrabel9220
    @nuwanrabel9220 Před 8 měsíci

    ❤❤❤

  • @kalumip1
    @kalumip1 Před 8 měsíci +1

    You can take the Elle odyssey train which is for tourists with reserved seats with an on board cafe serving food and even beer.

    • @kasiainwonderland
      @kasiainwonderland Před 8 měsíci

      yes! we did it, lot's of locals on the train as well :D

    • @kalumip1
      @kalumip1 Před 8 měsíci +1

      It’s a train for tourists. Local and foreign. Passengers are allowed in only by reservation according to seating capacity.

    • @kasiainwonderland
      @kasiainwonderland Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@kalumip1 yes with a booked ticket. But definitely doable :)

  • @sujithweerakkody8879
    @sujithweerakkody8879 Před 8 měsíci +1

    💟💟🌷🇱🇰

  • @trippinout.
    @trippinout. Před 8 měsíci +3

    I'm currently hanging in Mirissa

    • @sankaumayanga8615
      @sankaumayanga8615 Před 8 měsíci

      How is the weather, isn’t it raining there ⛈️

    • @trippinout.
      @trippinout. Před 8 měsíci

      Nope. Been sunny every day for last week. I think it rained a bit a couple times in the middle of the night. @@sankaumayanga8615

  • @tstriker86
    @tstriker86 Před 8 měsíci

    Hey Paddy i want to request you to climb the Adams Peak from Rathnapura entrance…. Good for the body…

    • @sankaumayanga8615
      @sankaumayanga8615 Před 8 měsíci +1

      If Paddy does that, he won’t come back to Sri Lanka 😂

  • @ashanmendis8091
    @ashanmendis8091 Před 8 měsíci

    In Sri Lanka as of today Nov 19th Sri Lanka grid is 70% renewable

  • @dillibabu1264
    @dillibabu1264 Před 8 měsíci

    Hey @paddydoyle did you registered your drone in srilanka official website for flying in srilanka

  • @BeauBerry13
    @BeauBerry13 Před 8 měsíci

    Forgive me if you have said this in a previous video, this is my first time watching this series. But, how long does it take to charge your Tuk tuk? thanks.

  • @mrfrano100
    @mrfrano100 Před 8 měsíci

    So nice to see. I am on my first big trip since the mask days are over. And I feel so much has changed. I started in Singapore and now in Malaysia and it feels like there are no more solo travellers. Did I just have a bad start or is it couple and insta people only these days? I didn’t get the old hostel vibe yet

    • @martin3399
      @martin3399 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Travelling is nothing like it was in the past. All about taking pictures for social media today. I still remember my first backpacker trip to Thailand when I was 18 years old in 2008. It`s nothing today like it was back then. Smartphones changed everything

    • @slacktide_angler
      @slacktide_angler Před 8 měsíci

      Why would couples and heavy smartphone users cramp your travel experience?

    • @mrfrano100
      @mrfrano100 Před 8 měsíci

      @@slacktide_angler they don’t. They just seem to be less interested in connecting. Which is nice for a solo Traveler

  • @lingdatang669
    @lingdatang669 Před 8 měsíci

    9:45 bridge

  • @donaldcroom1483
    @donaldcroom1483 Před 8 měsíci

    i missed any sense of regret on this one. there was only the setting in front of the historic bridge, lots of people hanging around and an unexpected packed train passing through. i sense those are not your favorite moments milling around with a crowd. It certainly challenges your personal approach with your viewers, that is one of your special talents, sharing intimate moments.

  • @sankaumayanga8615
    @sankaumayanga8615 Před 8 měsíci

    Tuk tuk rental should name this e tuk tuk after Paddy

  • @martin3399
    @martin3399 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I don`t know but you seem a bit sad or downbeat Paddy

    • @JA-eb2tj
      @JA-eb2tj Před 8 měsíci +1

      I am not surprised..He seems so tired..Even for sri lankans travelling by a three wheel is really exhausting..Three wheels are for short distant travels..

  • @kalumip1
    @kalumip1 Před 8 měsíci

    Sri Lanka produces 50-70% of electricity from renewable sources.

  • @johanswede8200
    @johanswede8200 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I NEVER TAKE SELFIES...Is something wrong with me?😮

  • @petervanderworp
    @petervanderworp Před 8 měsíci +2

    What's up with those socks!?

  • @dutchylondon
    @dutchylondon Před 8 měsíci +1

    When I was Sri Lanka a few years ago one of the staff in the tea plantation told me the British still own some of the plantations and land they stole !

  • @idontwantahandle._.
    @idontwantahandle._. Před 8 měsíci

    "electric engines" You really are unaware!

  • @ReddragonThailand
    @ReddragonThailand Před 8 měsíci

    Sound was out of sync 😢

  • @MO.143
    @MO.143 Před 8 měsíci

    I feel boring how many watchng this places in youtube 😂

  • @stanleystuart2008
    @stanleystuart2008 Před 8 měsíci

    Paddy get of the bridge lol

  • @bellyhungry
    @bellyhungry Před 8 měsíci +1

    From canada here. Not sure if it is worth flying half way around the world to see a train crossing bridge. 😊

    • @martin3399
      @martin3399 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Sri Lanka is worth a trip. The bridge is not that interesting to me either but Sigirya is really special as well as Mihintale.

  • @renzoponso9706
    @renzoponso9706 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Too young dear, but you should have been to Sri lanka in 1980s. That was different.

  • @davidduxbury9246
    @davidduxbury9246 Před 8 měsíci

    How can you have 188k subscribers and only get 16k views...so only 8.5% of subscribers watch???

  • @itsoutahere
    @itsoutahere Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love you Paddy ❤, Free Free Palestine 🇵🇸

  • @kevinomalley1521
    @kevinomalley1521 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Is it OK to talk about the socks? Is it the blood of your enemies?

  • @theaprum1
    @theaprum1 Před 8 měsíci

    Sri Lanka definitely can't compare to the Phillipines. Once you leave Manila, the Phillipines was in a league of its own.

  • @gerardotv373
    @gerardotv373 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Visit ella many times in last starting 2000 when it was not spoiled by tourists and these you tubers putting a camera in peoples faces . Best to avoid anywhere these CZcamsrs are

  • @VICSWEB1
    @VICSWEB1 Před 8 měsíci +1

    but children die mining the cobalt.

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Where are cobalt mined?

    • @VICSWEB1
      @VICSWEB1 Před 8 měsíci

      africa-china-india. EVs are discraceful.@@keangwooichoo6138

  • @srijhazra
    @srijhazra Před 8 měsíci +4

    Been supporting your channel for almost two years, gotta say if you actually wanna grow, gotta stop clickbaiting all the time like you have been recently, and maybe take a break man, cause this sri lanka trip and borneo trip have both been shit to watch mate

  • @juliansskadins
    @juliansskadins Před 8 měsíci +3

    Sorry mate, but if could film your face less, it would be a great chanel. Cheers!