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A veteran Arugam Bay international tourism investor speaks

Published on 26/10/2024 in Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, From our own Correspondent, front page, hotels, Nature, new, people, press coverage, the bay and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Saturday, 26 October 2024 01:28

By Surya Vishwa

Dr. M.T.A. Netzband-Miller has been connected with Arugam Bay since 1977 and now lives there permanently. In this interview, he speaks about why he chose Arugam Bay to establish his tourism venture and shares insights on the potential of tourism in Sri Lanka, his adopted country.

The awesome View towards AbaY Main Surf Point. Taken from the Old Siam View Ocean Fronted location

Q: Please introduce yourself and your contribution to tourism in Sri Lanka.

I am Dr. M.T.A. Netzband-Miller; 75 years of age, who grew up in different countries. My mother was from Netherlands and my father from the Isle of Man. I grew up and studied in Kenya and Uganda. 

I have been connected with Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka since 1977 and am living there permanently. I owned a hotel in Arugam Bay which was one of the oldest hotels here which got partially destroyed where the rooms and roofing were affected during the tsunami and now it is restricted to a restaurant and music as well as sports pub. The name is Old Siam View Sports and Live Music Pub. In addition I currently own the oldest hostel in Arugam Bay which has around 40 beds. Both establishments are in the same complex. My current wife and children manage them.

My mission has always been to promote this area and we did so throughout the civil war in Sri Lanka and post-tsunami years.
I am the founder and administrator of a few dozen internet based groups and pages that promote Arugam Bay and its tourism.

Many of these social media promotions are in foreign languages. Most are neutral tourism based information platforms that promote Sri Lanka which is a wonderful tourism destination.

Q: Why did you choose Arugam Bay for establishing your tourism venture in this country?

 In my profession as a foreign consultant I had the blessing to visit and work in 119 nations; in all the continents.

In my travel I have not experienced any other resort which – in my view – has as much potential as Arugam Bay. It is a very blessed and very special place on earth.

Even now, after 47 years I have the same feeling once I cross the AbaY Bridge into our enclave!

I consider Sri Lanka and Arugam Bay to be my home and always feel happy to be back home whenever I travel elsewhere.


Q: What are your insights on the potential of tourism in your adopted country?

In short, I can say that the potential of Arugam Bay is incredible. 

I fell in love with Arugam Bay and also with my first wife – a Sri Lankan, on first sight in 1977 and we married soon after.

The nature based bounty of this nation is certainly incredible – but it needs a re-think on how to get it right in tourism strategy.

AbaY is special because of many factors:

Firstly, the weather. It hardly ever rains here. However, it is not arid, due to rivers ending here. Generally there is no rabies, no dengue, no sand flies and no COVID. 

We are also many kilometres away from the next towns so no industry and no pollution.

This means that there is around 100 km unspoiled oceanfront to the south and also to the north. There are dozens of fine surf breaks and no sharks. There is amazing wildlife. Not just Kumana or Lahugala but even all around Arugam Bay. 

Arugam Bay has a nice mixed community. There is no tension between residents in general. There is a great government hospital and now a state pharmacy. There are many other wonderful reasons why one should visit this part of the world. 



Q: What do you see as the supporting factors as well as obstacles for tourism here in this adopted country?

The supporting factors include the amazing nature, great climate. The factors that have to be rectified include the visa issues which are a real concern and way behind many competing nations.

The court system must be improved. It takes too long and is unfair to visitors. Budget airlines should be promoted.

Mattala is a perfect location for a tourist hub and this has to be seriously thought of.



Q: In Sri Lanka there is a new fear psychosis concerning an attack in Arugam Bay. With your long experience here how do you assess this situation? 

There is a total over reaction. No one here is worried. I have been talking to many foreigners here and they do not feel that their lives are under threat in anyway whatsoever. Nobody locally has been attacked. There seems to be only an overdose of rumours. It is said that there was a fear of an attack of some sort on a small Jewish community centre around 200 metres from our place. It is a premises which had chairs and tables and kitchenware to enable cooking and serving of meals. It has never been operating as far as I know as a synagogue. The military seems to be handling the situation very professionally. One thing I can say with certainty is that none of us feel we are threatened by any terror linked attack.



Q: So you reiterate that the situation is calm in Arugam Bay and safe for foreigners?

Yes. I was busy in Colombo trying to resolve a serious visa issue concerning my locally born and raised children when the news came in about a security issue in Arugam Bay.

We at once decided to return, to support their mother (home alone in AbaY).

In Colombo all warned us not to go claiming it’s dangerous.

We arrived this morning at sunrise to AbaY, our hometown.

We were totally surprised that all is calm, quiet and nobody seems to be concerned at all.

In fact most locals – and I know everyone under the age for 50 here – are unaware of what all this extra security on the street is all about. We generally feel that it is to show that this nation cares for its foreigners and we salute the Sri Lankan military for their efficiency.



Q: Could you comment on the concept of peacebuilding and tourism in this world as a whole which needs peace quite desperately?

 All my life we always insisted on treating everyone with respect and without any prejudice. No matter what skin colour, religion, race or nationality.

Every human has the same hope for life to be better each day. They all care for their own family, children, wish for peace and happiness. Only twisted agendas or misguided interpretations get people to hate and fight each other.

Even now, with the increasing global conflicts we admire when so-called enemies meet, talk, find solutions and end up with a hug. My advice is to clear the mind, ignore pre-programmed opinions and give everyone a chance by listening to each other.

We demarcate persons based on countries according to global popularity or disfavour as it may be at some given point. There is now focus on Israelis. But how many of us have actually had a civilised chat with a real person from these nations? We as tourism operators do that, every day and both sides always have a point. One thing all of us humans have to remember is that two wrongs never make it right.

Source:
https://www.ft.lk/harmony_page/A-veteran-Arugam-Bay-international-tourism-investor-speaks/10523-768434

AbaY = Open All-Year- Round !

Published on 14/12/2023 in front page, guesthouse, hotels, restaurants and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Arugam Bay.
The weather Wonder of Asia

Our remote, South/South Eastern Resort is a true All Year Round Destination.

The weather is unique,
Swimming is fine at all times; there are no dangerous currents.
In the Winter our wild Life is amazing, Kumana National Park is nearby
The population mainly speaks TAMIL (& English).
Indian/ Tamil Nadu Visitors will feel specially welcome!
Below are some of our areas most loyal Establishments, pledged to remain open 12 months / year:

Establishments who remain open all year:

1.) Way of the Bay
2.) AZURE Swim Store
3.) Riva de Sole
4.) GECKO
5.) Paddyway Resort & Restaurant
6.) Hideaway Resort
7.) Oasis Bay
8.) Wateredge Hotel
9.) Beach Wave
10.) Whisky Point Resort
11.) Atteriya Chill
12.) Sand Dune Beach Villa
13.) East Surf Cabanas
14.) Spice Trail (incl. Kaffi, LBK)
15.) Sandy Beach
16.) Hakuna Matata
17.) Popoyo Surf Resort
18.) Bay Vista Hotel & Restaurant
19.) Cresent Bay
20.) Oruwa Boutique Villa
21.) Surf & Sand Hotel
22.) Rams Resort
23.) Oceano Beach Villa
24.) Another World
25.) Surfers Park
26.) Star Rest Beach Hotel
27.) Flymoon Hotel
28.) Lazy Bay Surf Camp
29.) Sweet Home Villa
30.) Hotel Alaskabay
31.) The Surf Access Guest House
32.) Mermaids Village Restaurant
33.) Dream Garden Resort
34.) Shim Beach Resort
35.) Comfort Beach Hotel
36.) Cili Pizza and Room
37.) Sunset View Beach Hotel
38.)Beach Cab Resort
39.) Surf Beach Hotel
40.) Happy Bay Guest House
41.) Zimbay Guest House
42.) Family House
43.) Tropicana Home Stay
44.) PIZZA Hub & Dosa Station!
45.) Clear Point Super Market
46.) Arne’s Place
47.) Blue Wave Hotel
48.) SVH Thai Restaurant
49.) Arugam Bay Hostel
50.) Siam View Brew Pub

Plus some of the additions we received after the initial deadline:
51.) Danish Villa
52.) Artist Village
53.) m. Meena local Bar

Use Google Maps to look up and locate any of the above Places
Prices, Photos and Reviews are shown and will assist you to chose the Best for you.

Hippie festival at Arugam Bay

Published on 31/07/2023 in Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club and Money Matters. 0 Comments

For the first time in South Asia, a Hippie festival organised by USA based and Sri Lankan owned AJ Events & Productions and Ceylon Creative Studios will be held in Arugam Bay next year.



Keith Bates

The Founding Director Global Operations AJ Events & Productions and Ceylon Creative Studios NYC, USA, Keith Bates said that such an event would generate a huge amount of publicity among the global Hippie community drawing them to Sri Lanka in large numbers.

He said that Hippies are generally considered low spenders but by hosting this event they can get them in large numbers to come to one venue in Arugam Bay. “We hope to bring in international artists that attract their community and host a series of other entertainment events thereby attracting around 3,000 to Arugam Bay for a period of at least one week.”

“Together with my partners, Georgio Malouf, shani Santiago, Oshi Perera and Reshan Hangiligedara we hope to hosts a three-day music festival similar to ‘The Woodstock Music Festival’ held in Bethel, New York, which was attended by around 5,000 young people living the hippie lifestyle,” he said.

He also said that events of this nature also bring in global bands that move with the Hippie festival.

“We expect this ‘Hippie festival in Arugam Bay’ to generate around USD 15 million plus revenue to Sri Lanka and hope to make it an annual event.

Bates said he also met the officials of Sri Lanka Tourism Convention Bureau who were very supportive towards this event as this MICE segment was not promoted before.

“Next week we will meet the Arugam Bay Hoteliers and other decision makers and logistical providers to obtain their support and open up to make this event a win-win for them as well,” he said.

Bates said that they have also hosted many international events in Sri Lanka including the Commonwealth Law Ministers Summit. “We are also planning to host an international Surfing Championship in Arugam Bay next year.” –

Source:
https://www.sundayobserver.lk/2023/07/30/business/hippie-festival-arugam-bay

AbaY is on What’s Up !

Published on 14/06/2021 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, press coverage and services. 0 Comments

Times have changed!
Since this web site was established – the first ever Tourist related one on our island.
About 20 years ago.
Static Web Pages.
And also semi outdated Facebook Pages (like our own “Arugam Surf”) were hugely popular earlier. But  are less exciting and less relevant these days

Why?
Because they are not updated regularly.

As a result, Arugam Bay has moved on.
And is now very well presented on
WhatsApp
Below is a mini Directory almost daily updated Groups.
We invite you to Join us!
Just use the links provided, if any (or all) are of interest to you!

AbaY Tourist Self Help Group

AbaY Restaurants / Delivery

AbaY Chat & Humor

AbaY Amazing Offers

AbaY NOW-Live Events only

AbaY Debtor List

AbaY Events, Parties etc.

AbaY Surf & Sports News

Note:
Other Groups and pages will be added.
Some of the above are moderated.
Others are FREE for everyone to post & Publish – anything

 

 

Sponsor a Beach Clean Up!

Published on 15/05/2021 in From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters, people and the bay. 0 Comments

Sponsor a beach Clean Up

Waste Less AbaY

“ASQ” in AbaY ! – From 1st. April

Published on 30/03/2021 in 1st April, From our own Correspondent, front page, people, press coverage, services, surf and the bay. 0 Comments

2021 High Season, Arugam Bay!

Hello Yellow Again!
“Safe & Secure”


In order to revive the badly damaged tourist industry wise authorities have announced sweeping plans to assist all Tourist Board approved  enterprises.


Just in time for the East Coast Main Season, as from the 1st. April the entire Arugam Bay area has been declared to be a designated Tourist Quarantine Bubble. Also known as ASQ.


Below is a summary of the main innovations and concessions:

  1. Tourists must land at designated Mattala Rajapaksa Airport
    It’s just just 2 hours from AbaY
  2. No stops allowed on route to AbaY
    It’s just just 2 hours from AbaY
  3. The Military will re-establish the Old Bridge Control Point
    a. Between the Muslim town of PottuVille and AbaY
    b. The only way in or out of our remote resort = Safe & Secure!
  4. All passengers will be tested and checked in at this point
    a. PHI – Public Health inspectors from PottuVille will attend
    b. PHI – PS| They done an outstanding, excellent job in this area. Not one single C-19 case here!
    c. If negative: FREE entry to the AbaY region will be granted
  5. Tourists are then welcome to stay in ANY establishment in the Bay
  6. Tourists and surfers can freely move around and socialize at any time
  7. No Masks or Muzzles requirement will be enforced
    = As this realistically can not be monitored in a Surf, Fishing and Farming  Community anyhow
  8. To boost Tourism even further
    a. Liquor Licenses will be issued automatically. Free of charge
    b. Duty free shops will be opened in the Bay itself. Unlimited purchases for foreigners!
    c. Parties and events will be allowed at all times. No permits required
    d. Visas are offered to all suitable and interested  surfers and Visitors until end 2021
    e. Special Seasonal East Coast Beer will be supplied. At discount prices.
    f. To create worldwide attention and act as FREE a global promotion:
    g. The Old CORONA is Out – Caruna Extra  is Inn !
    see link below

    Traditional East Coast Beer

    New Non Lion Beer launched just for Arugam Bay (2010)

PS|
A small technical irritation needs to be resolved.
That is what to do when visitors eventually – if or when after a year or so – they decide to leave glorious Arugam Bay?
Departing back to their homeland, once tested negative (for C-19..;-) presents no issues.
But what to do if they wish to remain in Sri Lanka, or are Nationals of this amazing Nation:
A quarantine period of 14 days in …Colombia might be unavoidable 😉

Weekly Int. DJ Competitions @ AbaY

Published on 30/07/2020 in From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters and press coverage. 0 Comments

AGAIN!
Regular Event/weekly:
Friday, 14th August 2020 –
At the Old Siam View Hotel, Arugam Bay

Awesome DJ Event at the Old Siam View

Demonstrate Your Music Styles and Skills.
On the Best Sound Systems and most modern Decks
Best DJ will be Judged by a panel and Rewarded.

FREE to attend – as always.
Plus:
Awesome Bar Deals – and Food Stalls, too
Hopper Stand
Hang Loose Pizza
Authentic Thai Food
Authentic Pakistani Biryani
Perera’s Local Delicacies!

New & Updated Social Media Links

Published on 17/05/2020 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters, press coverage, Security & Safety and services. 0 Comments

The East Coast is moving into
“High Season”
(April to November):
There are a some very useful Groups on Social Media.
Below are a few links:

AbaY Tourist Self Help Group
Arugam Surf on Facebook
Living in the AbaY area
Siam View Projects
Siam View Hotel
Old Arugam (Historical page)
Surf Point Luxury Apartments (& perfect Retirement Homes)
AbaY Restaurants and Delivery Services

And, finally, also an online Petition.
To resist a huge land fraud attempt in the Bay.
Please support us! We are very concerned:

AbaY Anti- Land Fraud Conspiracy Petition

Thank you All!
And we hope to see you in the glorious, ultra safe Bay of Arugam Soon!

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FREE nVIP Bus Service Launched

Published on 01/04/2020 in 1st April, front page, services, Share Transfer and taxis. 0 Comments

Good News!
Caring GOSL has launched an improved “Deep Blue Line” bus service.
Island Wide!
FREE – Complimentary Service
In order to cope with expected increased demand
In COVID-19 Curfew weeks

nVIP Bus Service

 

Features include:
1.) Regular Service
09:00:   Arrives sharp on time
15:00:    Return to Places of Residency

2.) High Security
Skilled Driver
Up to 9 Conductors

3.) Gender Separation
Ladies are in separate compartments
To be protected from unwanted  male advances
Female Conductoresses are also present at all times

4.) Designated Routes
Usually terminates at well known local landmarks
Such as Correction facilities
And Courts of Justice

5.) A totally FREE Service
No tickets will be issued
Some trips may be postpaid

N/VIP Bus
Service


6.) Smart uniforms
All staff easily identified by a neat brown livery
Unlike to unregulated dress code of private operators

7.) Local – Feeder Services
Can be arranged in smaller, also Deep Blue Vehicles
Usually a Tata Jeep
Or Pick Up Truck

Feeder Jeep

 8.) Mini Bus Services
The White Van / Mini Bus Services have been discontinued herewith

9.) Security
Is fairly guaranteed

10.) No stops en route
Direct Services!
Fast, swift transfers are guaranteed

The public is advised to remain at Home.
In order not to overload this generous, complimentary Bus Service
Stay Safe!

Note:
nV.I.P. = not Very Important Person

Arugam Bay: New Books published.

Published on 28/02/2020 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, history, press coverage, services and the bay. 0 Comments 
Arugam Bay 
Must have something.
 Very Special. Even magical.
 
 Because we know of few resorts, which have the honour to have half a dozen or more Books and Novels, travel Reports and History Documents Published in Book Form.
 We refer to International publications; not Travel Guide Books.

Only recently, the  best seller “Der Krokodilfelsen” (The Crocodile Rock) was finally translated from it’s original two German editions into English:

This establishment above is also featured
And you may buy or borrow the book from there.

The Travel Novel is based on true facts, set in 1983 in Arugam Bay.
It gives a perfect insight into the Bay as it was then. 
And follows events all the way to Hawaii.
Highly recommended to buy and read!
Local  outlets are expected to stock it, but a link to Amazon will be published by the aithor herself in due course.
Frau Claudia reacted at once.
Here is the order link:
Order Here. From Amazon directly

Below a summary:
Sri Lanka 1983: For the first time, the young German backpacker travels alone to South Asia. In the fishing village of Arugam Bay, she meets the charismatic Tamil Sooriya with whom she bonds in a special relationship.It is a time when civil war begins ravaging the tropical island. Sooriya finds himself increasingly in danger. In a situation tense with political intrigue, they arrange for Sooriya to leave the country.Years later, destiny reunites them. Sooriya is now living in Hawaii where he has become an acclaimed copper artist and the spiritual leader of Mouna Farm Arts and Culture Village. Back in Sri Lanka, he is respected as a holy man.In 2016, Sooriya Kumar got the award of “Living Treasure of Hawaii.” In 2017 the Love Peace Harmony Foundation and the United Nations Association of Hawaii honored Sooriya as an “International Peace Builder.”

FREE Visa to Visit Sri Lanka!

Published on 28/02/2020 in Arugam Surf Club, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters, Security & Safety and services. 0 Comments

Good News!

With immediate effect mostNations now qualify to be issued with a completely FREE Tourist Visa. On arrival. Or via the link below:
http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/
Please note that the link above is the ONLY proper, official web site.
Do NOT fall for scam and other pages, who offer the same at much higher costs.

This will give you a troubled free, 30 day visa to enjoy tropical, sage and secure Sri Lanka.
Once you are here, and LOVE it: This can be extended for 2 more months, and even up to 6 months (moderate charges apply depending on Nationality)>
Further information and list of included Nations below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Sri_Lanka(0)

Nate Berkus Remembers … Arugam Bay

Published on 23/08/2019 in front page, Money Matters, people and press coverage. 0 Comments

Nate Berkus Remembers Late Partner Who Died in Asian Tsunami on his Birthday

The interior designer and TV host is upholding the legacy of the late photographer, who died tragically in 2004

Nate Berkus is paying tribute to his late partner to mark what would have been his 54th birthday.

The celebrity interior designer and Oprah protege lost his longtime love, Argentinian photographer Fernando Bengoechea, in the 2004 Asia tsunami. The couple were on vacation in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, when the natural disaster occurred and were swept out of their accommodation, a beachfront hut, by the force of the wave, Berkus told Oprah in 2005. They managed to stay together through the rushing water, but were eventually separated. When the waves receded, Bengoechea was reported as missing and was never found.

His family released a statement soon after saying, “Based on all of the information we have gathered and the search team’s extraordinary efforts, we still have not heard any word of Fernando. Therefore, it is with great sadness, we are forced to presume Fernando died in the tsunami.”

RELATED: Meet Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent’s Baby Boy, Oskar! Why He’s Named After Berkus’ Late Partner

 

“It’s been almost 15 years since the tsunami, when we lost Fernando. Every day I think of him, but especially today on his birthday,” Berkus wrote on Instagram.

“Fernando’s brother Marcelo keeps his art alive by hand weaving photographs using the same technique and museum quality materials,” he continued. And while Marcelo’s project is ongoing, Berkus notes, “this month, @fernando_bengoechea_photo is donating 10% of proceeds from the sale of each woven photograph to the Tsunami Relief Fund via @globalgiving.”

The designer shared an old snapshot of Fernando and an image of the woven artwork made from his photography. The image of a Joshua tree is similar to one Berkus displays in his own home, and can be seen in his former Chicago apartment, published in Elle Decor in 2008, and his former New York home in Architectural Digest in 2012.

Berkus wrote candidly about his life after the tsunami in 2005, recalling that the year began with him “lying in my bed, unable to eat, unable to string a sentence together.” It wasn’t until nine-and-a-half months later that he says he found a “new normal” and wasn’t solely focussed on grief.

 

Remembering a celebration at his home, he wrote, “My best friend had organized the evening, my best friend who had flown to London to save me. Fernando’s ex-boyfriend of seven years was at the table too. They were laughing and smiling. I was laughing and smiling too. He was a stranger to me before the tsunami. Now he is my brother.”

He continued: “That night it occurred to me that I could again be ‘happy,’ that I was not defined only by loss and fear and grief, but also by love and joy and light.”

Berkus married designer Jeremiah Brent in 2014 and the couple now share two children, Poppy, 4, and Oskar Michael, 1. Oskar’s name is also a tribute to Fernando.

“[Fernando’s] middle name was Oskar,” Berkus, 47, told PEOPLE exclusively of the poignant inspiration in April 2018 — and what’s more surprising, the tribute “was actually Jeremiah’s idea.”

“We have always honored Fernando’s memory in our relationship. He’s a part of our love story,” explains Brent, 34. “It’s such an important chapter in Nate’s life. So the idea that we can honor his memory in a beautiful way was exciting to us.”

Fernando Bangoechea’s woven photographs are available on fernandobengoechea.com

Source: https://people.com/home/nate-berkus-remembers-late-partner-who-died-in-asia-tsunami-on-his-birthday/

Related links: https://www.arugam.info/2008/10/10/nate-berkus-life-changed-in-arugam-bay/

 Related Links: https://www.arugam.info/2008/10/09/nate-berkus-arugam-bay/ 

We need YOUR help !

Published on 12/04/2019 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters, people, press coverage and the bay. 0 Comments

Arugam Bay is truly a beautiful place on Earth.
We like to keep it that way.
And also weed out frauds and land thefts.
Please sign our new Petition!

Just a click or two below will assist us !

Don’t Change The Old Siam View

Luftwaffe Magazin mentions AbaY !

Published on 07/08/2018 in Arugam Surf Club, bars, blog, Blogs, front page, press coverage, presse-deutsch and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Aragum is a working Bay

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A two-kilometer stretch of street lined with huts, houses and small hotels: This is the east coasta??s legendary surf spot. West of the place also known as a??A-Bay,a?? peacocks strut across paddy fields, and further south, elephants lumber through the wilderness. I arrive with a headache, a backache and hurting ears: I need a beer. The Siam View Hotel, owned by A-Bay veteran Fred Netzband-A?Miller, 65, serves the best beer, I am told. a??I came here in the seventies, to smoke pot and surf,a?? says the Dutchman. a??Then I met a A?local woman. She said therea??d be nothing happening between us unless I married her first. So I did a?? ten days later.a??

We are on the roof of his hotel, on the Flower Power Terrace. Over a beer a?? homemade and excellent, by the way a?? Fred talks about the wild days in A-Bay a?? and about the civil war, the battles that raged on other beaches not far from here. Surfers still came to A-Bay, though a?? for the spectacular waves a?? if necessary even traveling through the region occupied by the rebel Tamil Tigers. Fred also experienced and survived the 2004 tsunami in A-Bay: a??I was up here, partying with my staff. All of a sudden, there was salt water sloshing into my gin and tonic. Absolutely unacceptable!a?? Then the easy smile he has worn until now disappears. a??But seriously, you know: The party saved our lives.a??

Others were not so fortunate: Up to 38 000 Sri Lankans lost their lives in the tsunami, among them the father of Irsah and Irfan. On the beach in the morning, I meet the 25-year-old twins, who work as surf instructors and fishermen today. a??We were 14,a?? Irfan says, a??and had to quit school because our mother had no money.a?? Today, they are short of cash again; this time to fullfill the great dream they share. Irsah points to a structure at the top of the beach with no walls, but a large roof about 14 to 15 square meters in area, made of palm leaves and supported by tree trunks. a??Thata??s going to be our surf school,a?? Irsah tells me, a??as soon as we have a few spare rupees, wea??ll carry on building, buy some second-hand boards. And then wea??ll really make a splash a?? youa??ll see!a??

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September Sunny sets

Published on 01/09/2017 in Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, blog, Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Music, parties and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

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Explore Arugam Bay (Tours)

Published on 22/06/2017 in Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, From our own Correspondent, front page and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

A local tour operator offers Kumana Safaris, Lagoon Trips and much more.
www.arugam.info has not tested them personally, but by all accounts they offer a decent, honest and good service.

 

You can contact them on their web site, as well as Facebook page.
On Tripadvisor it’s also mentioned, and the ranking seems to be good.
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