The vlogger traveled from Colombo to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka by train, which took around 4 hours. Upon arrival, they went to a resort and had lunch at a recommended restaurant, trying various dishes such as fries with vindaloo, chicken korma, and chili sauce. In the afternoon, they visited several sacred sites in Anuradhapura, including the Sri Maha Bodhi tree, Lovamahapaya, and the Ruwanweliseya stupa. They also attempted to visit a local restaurant, but it was closed. Instead, they returned to their hotel for dinner, where they enjoyed a buffet featuring Kottu, chicken curry, and pickles.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The train journey from Colombo to Anuradhapura takes around 4 hours.
2. There are 20 stops between the Colombo Station and the Anuradhapura Station.
3. The train ticket for the journey was booked on the first day in Colombo.
4. The train has a first-class carriage.
5. The train journey offers a view of dominated grasslands.
6. Anuradhapura is one of UNESCO's world heritage sites.
7. Anuradhapura was abandoned by its people during the Indian invasion in 993.
8. The city was hidden in the thick forests for many years before being discovered again by an Englishman in the 19th century.
9. The train station in Anuradhapura has an online transportation service available, including Uber and Pick Me.
10. The trip from the train station to the resort is only 11 minutes.
11. The resort has an open concept with brick red color from the bricks and green from nature.
12. The room number is 103.
13. The restaurant serves Indian, Sri Lankan, and Indonesian food.
14. The price for online transportation services in Anuradhapura is always Rs.1,200.
15. The Sri Maha Bodhi tree is part of UNESCO's world heritage sites and is estimated to have been planted in 288 BC.
16. The seed of the Sri Maha Bodhi tree is believed to have come from the iconic Sri Maha Bodhi tree in India.
17. The tree was officially planted by King Devanampiya Tissa.
18. The sacred tree is very special to Buddhists, especially in Sri Lanka.
19. The Lovamahapaya was built by King Devanampiya Tissa and has 1600 pillars.
20. The Ruwanweliseya stupa was constructed by King Dutugamunu.
21. The Jethawanaramaya stupa is one of the largest stupas in Sri Lanka and the third largest structure from the ancient civilization.
22. The resort serves breakfast and dinner as a buffet.
23. The buffet includes Kottu, rice, chicken curry, and pickles.
24. The videographer and Ria are from Indonesia.
25. Ria's husband is a local from Anuradhapura.