Dogberry

I think I stayed 3 nights at Gomez, just after I arrived in Sri Lanka, and another night before I flew out. It is convenient because it is fairly close to the airport. It’s a great place to relax after a long flight, and get settled in to a new time zone (especially since I flew in from Canada). And I good introduction to Sri Lankan men…. While the hotel is lovely, there isn’t a lot to see in the town of Negombo itself. You really should check out some other places such as Kandy, Galle, Sigiriya, Nnuwara Eliya, Adam’s Peak, etc. Sri Lanka is a really beautiful country with lots of things to see and do (besides the men!)

Well, I wish I knew the answer to that question! But in Sri Lanka it seems like they find you. In Gomez Place it is quite overt, the young guys are there waiting for someone to hire them for a massage. In other places, it’s just a matter of striking up a conversation. Eventually it will lead to the inevitable questions like, “Are you travelling alone?” or “Are you married?” After that it won’t take them long to let you know they are interested. Maybe not explicitly, but with lots of smiles and eye contact. That’s something I really liked about Sri Lankan men.

I stayed at Gomez Place in 2018. Lots of handsome young men hanging about, for you to engage for a massage. Mr. Gomez himself told me the going rate ($20 at that time). I had lots of fun in Sri Lanka, with guest house staff, tuktuk drivers, etc. I’m considering going back there this coming winter, maybe as a side trip to a longer trip to India. If anyone has been to Kerala I’d be interested in your observations and/or recommendations.