点评:We travelled in Sri Lanka for 10 days at the end of Jan 26. We had planned a route in the SW of the island and were in touch with Hasantha to ask for his advice which he gave politely and promptly.
He met us at the airport and introduced us to our driver, Janaka, who took us straight to our first guesthouse.
Janaka is a splendid ambassador for his country. He is an excellent, unflappable driver and a mine of local information.
He was always early and waiting patiently for us. He planned journeys to make them interesting and told us stories about Sri Lanka as we travelled. He is interested, patient and respectful at all times. We learned so much more about the country because we could ask him questions and he introduced us to many local people on the way.
He always put our needs first and was constantly feeding us details to entertain and instruct us. He also taught us when we should tip and when not to, how to behave in temples and korvils, a smattering of Sinhalese words, good places to eat and where to find pepper plants, cinnamon or rambutan. And he has a good sense of humour!
He took very good care of his car which was immaculate every day, and even greater care of his guests.
If we come to Sri Lanka again, the first thing we will do is find out if Janaka is available to drive us. Thank you, Janaka, l cannot recommend you too highly.
翻译:1月26日,我们开始了为期10天的斯里兰卡之旅。我们计划游览岛屿西南部,并联系了哈桑塔(Hasantha)寻求建议,他礼貌而迅速地给予了我们回复。
他到机场接我们,并把我们介绍给了司机贾纳卡(Janaka),贾纳卡直接把我们送到了第一家旅馆。
贾纳卡是斯里兰卡的杰出代表。他是一位技术精湛、沉着冷静的司机,而且对当地情况了如指掌。
他总是提前到达,耐心地等待我们。他精心规划行程,让旅途充满乐趣,并在旅途中给我们讲述斯里兰卡的各种故事。他始终保持着热情、耐心和尊重。因为我们可以向他提问,而且他还在途中为我们介绍了许多当地人,所以我们对这个国家有了更深入的了解。
他总是把我们的需求放在第一位,不断地向我们提供各种信息,既让我们感到愉快,又让我们受益匪浅。他还教我们什么时候该给小费,什么时候不该给;在寺庙和小教堂里应该如何举止得体;教了我们一些僧伽罗语词汇;推荐了一些好吃的餐厅;还告诉我们哪里能找到胡椒、肉桂或红毛丹。而且他非常幽默!
他每天都把自己的车保养得一尘不染,对客人更是关怀备至。
如果我们再来斯里兰卡,第一件事就是问问贾纳卡有没有空开车送我们。谢谢你,贾纳卡,我强烈推荐你。