Just a few miles from Kollupitiya , the diplomat Central of Colombo is the beach town of Mount Lavinia. If you didn't make it to the Southern beach country of Srilanka , don't worry ! This is the place to be in for a relaxed vibe. I braved a super congested train ride rivalling Mumbai locals braving the strike! It is one of the most liberal regions in the country even hosting the annual gay pride. The area's name arose when the second Governor of Ceylon, Sir Thomas Maitland, acquired land at "Galkissa" (Mount Lavinia) and decided in 1806 to construct a personal residence there. Maitland fell in love with Lovina Aponsuwa, a local mestiço dancer, and continued a romantic affair with her until he was recalled to England in 1811. Sounds so much like a Mexican telenovela! #mountlavinia #beach #golden #ceylon #colombo #srilanka #sunkissed #indianocean #sunsetphotography #sunsetlover #woodhouse #relax #lgbtq🌈 #cloudandsea #horizon (at Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4crRbVlmmS/?igshid=1xj1zcxbkm15g