00:00Я Лили Даус, и это ГРАНД ВОЙАДЖЕР.
00:05В моей базе, в Катаре, я путешествую в Катаре,
00:08чтобы найти чудесные места,
00:10прицелом культуре, луксури и adventure.
00:13Возвращаясь, я встречу людей,
00:16чувствую вкусы,
00:17и испытываю моменты
00:18в каждой местной местности
00:20unforgettable.
00:26Сегодня я путешествую из Катар,
00:28в Катаре,
00:30и в Катаре,
00:32в тёт Quindi мне не порядок,
00:34в Си-Ланка,
00:36Nicole,
00:37где увеки precautions,
00:38и прекрасно дорогие.
00:40Здравствуйте!
00:42Привет.
00:43Здравствуйте!
00:45В этом видео, я встретлю их epicenter,
00:47их уволnea,
00:48и да и демократно,
00:50вместе.
00:51В Катаре,
00:52веко нескольких местах,
00:53а в Си-Ланка,
00:54в истории и стихи- Spoека,
00:55в культуре,
00:57Субтитры создавал DimaTorzok
01:27Субтитры создавал DimaTorzok
01:57Субтитры создавал DimaTorzok
02:26Субтитры создавал DimaTorzok
02:29Gaul is known not just for its colonial history, but also for its gemstone trade
02:34Today Emily and I are travelling by Tuk Tuk to a gemstone workshop to make some jewellery of our own
02:42Gemstone cutting is a craft that takes years to master
02:46The process begins by wetting the stone before carefully grinding it into shape
02:51Now it's my turn to get hands on and give it a go
02:55Polishing is the next step
02:58The process takes around 2 hours to slowly bring out the stone's natural shine
03:03To finish the piece the silver is melted and carefully shaped by hand
03:08The result is a beautifully finished ring
03:10A perfect souvenir to take home
03:13The next morning I'm up early and getting around again by Tuk Tuk
03:18Today I'm heading to a nearby beach to try one of the country's most popular sports
03:23This is the Shack Duwata
03:25A relaxed beachfront cafe right on Duwata beach
03:29Where you can take surf lessons
03:31Farouz, the cafe's surf instructor
03:34Starts by explaining the basics of the board
03:36Then shows me how to get on and paddle out properly
03:39Put all arms under the water
03:41Pressure under the water
03:43We need more strong paddle
03:45Otherwise we always miss the waves
03:47Yeah
03:48There are several steps
03:49But Farouz keeps it simple
03:51The key is balance and timing
03:53Look up, chest up
03:55Paddle and bring your hand under the chest
03:58Lift, back and front, bend your knees
04:02And relax
04:03Now that I've learnt the basics
04:05It's time to try it myself
04:07After a couple of tries I eventually start to get the hang of it
04:10Hands up and bend your knees
04:12Handling this straight
04:14This ankle and bend your knees
04:16And breathe
04:18Done?
04:19Yeah
04:20And relax
04:21Next we head down to the beach and make our way into the ocean
04:25Out on the water we spend some time putting everything into practice
04:29It's much harder than it looks
04:31But with every fall I start to feel a little more confident
04:35Before long I start to find my balance and enjoy the waves
04:39It's easy to see why surfing is such a big part of life here
04:44After a morning of surfing I've definitely worked up an appetite
04:48This is Mom's Kitchen
04:50A family run restaurant and cooking school
04:52Known for its authentic home cooked Sri Lankan cuisine
04:56Today I'm joining a private class to learn how to make some classic Sri Lankan dishes
05:01And there's certainly a lot to prepare
05:04Today is firstly rice cooking
05:06Pumpkin curry and jackfruit curry
05:09Mango curry
05:10Potato tempered
05:12Coconut sambal
05:13And papadam
05:14Okay lots and lots of cooking
05:17Well luckily Sri Lankan curry is my favourite
05:19We start by making the locally grown rice
05:22Carefully measured for four people
05:24Next we make a traditional red lentil curry
05:27Known as dal
05:28I absolutely adore dal
05:30This is made of red lentils, garlic, red onion and spices
05:34Mmm that smells amazing yes
05:36Together we prepare the ingredients
05:38And everything slowly starts to come together
05:41Sri Lankan cooking makes the most of fresh vegetables and bold flavours
05:46One of the key ingredients in traditional Sri Lankan cooking
05:49Is coconut used for its flavour and richness
05:52Oh wow that is beautiful
05:56We scoop out the fresh coconut flesh
05:58And mix it with water to make coconut milk
06:01So this is how we make fresh coconut milk
06:03Yeah
06:04This is very therapeutic
06:06Yeah
06:07How often do you make coconut milk? Every day?
06:09Every day
06:10Every day
06:11Once the dal is prepared
06:13The mixture is placed on a low heat
06:15And we move on to preparing the rest of the dishes
06:18It's the aromas, everything smells incredible
06:21Food is such a universal language right?
06:24Yeah
06:25No matter what you can understand food
06:26Yeah
06:27With the dal bubbling away it's time for a quick taste
06:33That is incredible
06:34Yeah
06:35Well done team
06:36Yeah
06:37Sri Lankan cooking is often a team effort
06:40With everyone pitching in and sharing tasks together
06:43There is so much going on
06:45So many colours, smells and different dishes being prepared
06:48I'm really enjoying contributing to each dish
06:52After all that time in the kitchen
06:54We finally sit down to share the meal we've made together
06:58I have our final dish
07:01Here
07:02All of our amazing cuisine that we made today
07:06Everything in Sri Lanka has been absolutely amazing
07:09But definitely trying the cuisine is up there
07:13I need the recipes to take home
07:15But also I'll be taking home these amazing memories
07:21From the coast I'm heading into the green tea covered hills
07:24Of central Sri Lanka
07:26To learn more about one of the country's most important exports
07:29Tea
07:30In the heart of the lush green hills
07:33Is an iconic train route
07:35That cuts across the area's famous tea growing plantations
07:40Today I'm boarding a train to travel to the famous tea producing town of Eller
07:46Travelling this route feels incredibly freeing
07:49And it's easy to see why it's considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world
07:54My first stop in Eller is Flying Ravana Adventure Park
08:01A popular spot for outdoor adventure with stunning views over the surrounding hills
08:07It's a great place to see Eller from a different angle
08:10Today I'm exploring the landscape by ATV with instructor Jagan
08:15He's been riding here for years and knows the trails inside out
08:20This is your helmet, wearing for your safety
08:23Team
08:24Jagan shows me where everything is
08:25From the brakes to the accelerator
08:28Once I'm comfortable, it's time to start the engine
08:31You have to switch on your start button
08:34Like this
08:35The handle on the left side
08:37Your yellow collar button
08:38Like this
08:39Like this
08:40That's it
08:41Yes
08:42After a few final safety tips
08:44We're ready to set off
08:45Are you ready?
08:46Yeah
08:47We'll go amazing, huh?
08:48The bikes are powerful so we take it slow as we head out onto the trail
08:56Jagan leads the way and I follow behind
08:58Hold on tight
08:59Hold on tight, yeah
09:00Yes
09:01Keep your fingers always in the brake, right?
09:03Yeah
09:04Yeah
09:05Yeah
09:06The trail winds its way through the hills with twists and turns along the way
09:10The views of the lush fields really help bring the experience to life
09:14It's an incredible way to experience this part of Sri Lanka
09:18What an incredible experience riding through the tea fields
09:31This has put a whole new meaning to tea for me
09:34After driving through these green hills
09:37I want to learn more about Sri Lanka's tea making tradition
09:40So I'm visiting the Halpovata Tea Factory in Ella
09:43This plantation produces the famous Ceylon tea
09:47And is one of the country's largest producers
09:50I'm meeting Saleh, the factory tour guide
09:52To see what goes into the perfect cup of tea
09:55Welcome to Halpovata Tea Factory
09:57Now I'm going to introduce the green leaf
10:00This is the perfect leaf in my hand
10:02The two leaf in a body is the required standard
10:05That goes for the export quality
10:08The third and the fourth leaf that goes for the local market area
10:12Sri Lanka is a small country
10:14We produce only very small quantity
10:17But quality wise always number one
10:20After learning about the perfect tea leaf
10:23I'm keen to try plucking for myself
10:25So I join one of the local tea pluckers to see how it's done
10:29Oh, thank you
10:31She's so quick
10:36Thank you very much
10:38Very fast
10:40The plantation has around 125 workers
10:45And each tea plucker collects a minimum of 20 kilograms a day
10:50It's hands-on work that requires both speed and experience
10:54Oh, there's so much tea
10:58With a bit of help, my basket starts to fill up
11:02It's hard work, but it's really enjoyable working in such a beautiful setting
11:07After getting hands-on, it's time to taste the fruits of my labour
11:11With Sivanathan, the cafe manager
11:13We have different types of tea
11:15We have black tea, green tea
11:18This is a real tea that we have the silver tips
11:21Silver tips
11:22An unprocessed part of the tea
11:24Which is now having a lot of antioxidants
11:27Which is a medicine
11:29There's a wide variety of flavours
11:31Each with its own character
11:33Tasting the tea here brings the whole process together
11:36And I leave with a new appreciation for every cup
11:40Sri Lanka is a land of beauty and diversity
11:43From iconic train journeys to ancient temples, colonial forts
11:48And the people I've met along the way
11:50It's been an unforgettable experience
11:52But for now, it's on to my next adventure
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