Misty Hills - Peradeniya: A home away from home! Although my husband and I were to stay in Misty Hills only on the last three days of our 6 day Lanka trip, we got superlative assistance from Shan on how to commute to different places in Lanka and the do's and don'ts even before and after we landed in Lanka. Shan and his family were more like my parents checking on us if we boarded the bus and inquiring our whereabouts and safety every now and then. They were much, much more than mere hosts. What would other hosts do if you asked them directions to their homestay? They would guide you with landmarks or share their google map with you. But the Shans were standing at the bus station for a long time waiting for our arrival and accompanied us to their home, themselves. That's how wonderful they were! Right from the moment we met them in person, stepped into their house and saw our spic-and-span room, with fabulous furniture and amazing views from the window, we practically became a family. When we requested them not to trouble themselves to prepare breakfast for us as we were to leave in the wee hours of the morning to Sirgirya, they insisted big time that they would pack breakfast for us not minding the fact that they had to wake up way too early to get it done for us. What would other hosts do if you told them it was your birthday tomorrow? They would probably come up to and wish you "Happy Birthday!" But the Shans were far beyond that! They kept themselves awake till we reached home from a long day at Sirgirya and surprised us with a yummy chocolate cake and too many other delicacies. On the last day of our trip, I fell sick and they went out of their way to get me back on my feet with all the home-remedies. I am way too happy the Lanka trip happened for us, the foremost reason being, we got to meet such wonderful people - The Shans! Now we know, we have a family back in Lanka in addition to the one in India. That's how special they are to us now! Misty Hills-Peradeniya : Epitome of Hospitality!