Staying with Lasitha and his family was not only the highlight of our holiday but a really special experience that will stay in our memories forever. His home is in a beautiful spot in a tiny village 5 mins drive down the road from the centre of Ella and a ten minute walk from a stunning secluded waterfall. Lasitha made a huge effort to spend as much time as he could with us (despite his other work and family commitments) and give us a really personal perspective on the prominent tourist sights as well as a priceless insight into the beautiful community he is a part of. He helped us cram so much into our 3 far-too-short days with him and we were so very sad to leave - we could have happily stayed with him for weeks. Special thanks to Mama for being so hospitable and feeding us so well - although we will have to learn to say no if we do not want to double in size next time we visit!