Celebrating 4 YEARS in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@Sasanka197]

I think Lucie is doing a better job of promoting Sri Lanka than our tourism ministry😊 Both Lahiru and you are great human beings, with compassion towards animals. Wish you both a fantastic life together in sunny Sri Lanka.

[@whereslucie]

Oh wow thank you! 😛

[@Sasanka197]

@@whereslucie You're welcome 🙏

[@InvestedAdventure]

She does. She got me convinced to visit the country and it didn't disappoint. The landscape, the culture, and the warmth of the people are truly remarkable!

[@funeats8201]

19:57 Thank you for bringing your own bag and not using plastic! I always bring my own glass containers to restaurants and it makes me so happy when I see other people reducing their plastic usage as well. If we can get more people to do it, we can make such a big difference for the health of the environment. I’m deeply concerned about the microplastics issue.

[@sonalipereira2866]

Congratulations Luci. You are a one in a million people who change peoples lives. Lahiru is such a lucky boy to have met you. I love the way the 2 of you work hard to have achieved everything you have put together from house to garden to poultry and the way you love taking care of the animals. The two of you were destined to be together. Thank you for changing Lahirus life for the better. I pray you both will continue loving each other, be strong , supportive to each other for the rest of your life. ❤

[@nadinecaron831]

Hello Lucie and Lahiru I write to you every time I watch a video because your life in Sri Lanka is so similar to mine. 3 years for me. I also try to grow seeds and plants. As for the dogs, I feed them in the morning. I also love Galle.

[@whereslucie]

And I see your comments every time 🥰 You are amazing and so supportive of us, we love you, you are so wonderful ❤️ we need to meet up!!!

[@veerappanmanimaran4376]

Lucie the truth is you're down to the earth and that makes you move on... keep moving!!

[@myrnaberenger8407]

Watching you from Melbourne. I am Sri Lankan. I love Sri Lanka too. You are such a wonderful and courageous girl with a great love for nature. All the Best to you and Ru. Love you both ❤❤❤❤

[@thilinieperera3225]

Same here.

[@lakshmandalpadado9066]

People who live abroad love Sri Lanka more than people who live in Sri Lanka. Go figure.

[@MariiaDi]

It was a banana blossom or banana flower 😊 thank you so much for your interesting, chill and beautiful, positive vibes video! Happy 4th Anniversary!❤️

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

You and your husband = Relationship GOALS! Good job answering some of the ridiculous questions!

[@georgeperera2640]

Hello Lucy and Lahiru, Thank you so much for another fantastic video. More I watch your videos more I begin to appreciate what you guys are doing with your day-to-day life. I was born in Sri Lanka. But I am an Australian citizen living here permanently. Australia is my home now. I have everything I need to live a very comfy life, but I am not enjoying my life. When I see your videos, I realise how happy you guys are. Simple lifestyle and hard work are the key to a happy, long life. You guys are definitely living your dream. I am so happy for you. BTW, you both are made for each other. Match made in heavens. You work amazingly well as a team. I am sure you are an inspiration to so many married couples around the world.

[@Sasanka197]

Agree

[@brigittem.6256]

It's really true !

[@epic9105]

Lucie, As someone who lived in london for about 8 years I decided to come back to Sri Lanka, my home. Before going there I thought the grass was greener over there in England but in reality its not. There is a crime epademic over there especially in London. There is no housing. Everyone is trapped in tiny rooms and the weather is bloody cold and raining most of the time. Everything is soo damn expensive too and for students its really hard to cope. Coming back to Sri Lanka is the best decision I have ever made.

[@FazlinaAzwar]

Thinking to do the same, from UAE. Good luck to all of us 😊

[@whereslucie]

It's really great to here you're point of view when so many people are wanting to leave Sri Lanka permanently but have no idea how it is to live in other countries, there are pros and cons to every place i guess, but happiness is the ultimate goal ❤️

[@ude3333]

Little suggestion: install a compost bin in your garden. And dispose all your organic waste into it. You will have good organic fertilizer in 3 months.

[@sharminidias2732]

I am so happy for the two of you and keep doing all the good work for my beloved SriLanka.

[@g.p.s.8811]

Special thanks to Lucy for taking care of innocent animals.🤗❤️

[@nishabey8052]

I'm sri lankan living in London and thinking of coming and settling in sri lanka for good. Always watch your clips. Bit jealous. 😂. Keep up the good vibes and positivity. Good luck to both of you. Love❤

[@universe329]

😂😂 lol man

[@nipuniperera9822]

Here we are thinking the other way around

[@realDunalTrimp]

Don't, it sucks here in SL. All of my cousins have left and I am thinking the same.

[@whereslucie]

I get this comment so many times, with people who have moved away and want to come back! I LOVE it here, and think it's wonderful, every country has it's downsides.. pop out here for a holiday or two and then decide 🙂

[@susantharathnayake5075]

Me too 😂

[@realDunalTrimp]

Hi Luce! About speaking Sinhala. A whole lot of people with many linguistic/ethnic backgrounds speak Sinhala just like they do with English. So there are a lot of accents and even dialects of Sinhala, just like with English. What I am trying to say is that you need not be afraid of trying to speak Sinhala because it has become linguistically diverse and we are tolerant of mistakes, unlike say, the French 😂. The most that would happen is someone might take the mickey out of your accent, but all in good fun.

[@rajithaseneviratne4]

Hi when your videos play its amazing to hear the variety of the exotic bird sounds in the background. Is it natural ? You are now part of us and we congratulate you on your 4th year.

[@zuhairmohamed3573]

That’s my favourite thing g in SriLanka, SriLankan nature is absolutely amazing.

[@whereslucie]

Yes!! We have so many different birds in our area, it's amazing!! So many different sounds, sitting in the garden with a coffee in the morning listening to the peacefulness but with the chatter of birds is one of my fav parts of the day 😃

[@irenebenny4292]

​@@whereslucie lovely

[@kee-u1k]

Congratulations lucie and lahiru ❤❤❤

[@desigerard9931]

My husband is Sri Lankan. We are coming for a month this summer. Love your videous

[@whereslucie]

Woohoo! 😃

[@kristinakristina8742]

It's banana flowers and can use very delicious carry or 🍲 soups like here Thailand we use it. Make Tom yum soup 🍲

[@marthamaeda8257]

Happy 4 years Anniversary in Sri Lanka Lucie🎉🎉

[@jmk1962]

Great video Lucie. See I told you all those years ago when we met at Vegfest in London with E&B that Sri Lanka was my favourite country that I had ever visited. I was right wasn't I 😅

[@whereslucie]

You were indeed! You should come to visit Sri lanka again! 🥰

[@jmk1962]

@@whereslucie - Would love to. Who knows maybe I will but I'm hoping to move back to Ireland this year and still have not had Catherine's inquest yet even though she died in May 2021. It's been postponed 3 times and is now due to happen in September. So hard to make any plans until I get answers as to why she died in hospital a so called place of safety, with 2 members of staff with her 24/7.

[@Jay11223]

We love to hear sinhala words from you. Doesn't matter wrong or right. Nobody from foreign country laughs at us when we speak broken English. I am at Australia and people are love when we trying

[@brigittem.6256]

Thank you Lucie for these interesting and honest answers with a great retrospective and a gorgeous present time. So glad you found the right balance, step by step !!. Congratulations to you both for your incredible journey 👍👍❤

[@douglaspeiris8005]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GOD BLESS YOU BOTH 🇱🇰❤🎁

[@shanisilva6389]

2 lovely smiles😊

[@Travelwith_RSW]

Love to hear everything from you for past years.. I’m here in UAE from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Wish you and Lahiru all the best in your future in Sri Lanka. Be strong,be safe, stay healthy. ❤🎉😊..

[@Christina-rc5es]

We love you Lucie. I'm a Sri Lankan living in the UK and you make me appreciate and miss Sri Lanka more. God bless you and your family.

[@Southfloridavibes]

Congratulations on a continuous life being lived. You guys rock.

[@ksurya8090]

Congratulations both of you ❤

[@lovethenaturedeepani4315]

Congratulations to you both ❤🎉

[@sulekshmieweragamabambarad784]

Congratulations! Happy Anniversary Lucie & Lahiru! Thank you for another awesome update and for promoting our Island as a destination to visit! Like I have said before, you have made such a homely environment out there with plants growing so well and making a happy home for the destitute animals. Looking forward to seeing your project!

[@CJLek]

Lucie, I think you could apply to a resident visa. So, you don't have renew and visit Colombo again and again. Hope you'd look into it.

[@louisemcclennon6718]

It's a banana flower! I tried the curry for the first time recently and honestly it's one of my favourite Sri Lankan dishes! As for that bamboo, be very careful! Bamboo is notorious for spreading like wildfire and will just overtake a garden, sprouting everywhere as the roots make a network. Check if this is a variety like that, or a clumping variety, or a slow grow etc. Pull it up if you don't want it to overtaken your space and pot it, that way it's contained

[@Sam-wh3vz]

You two are very adorable.....never miss a video from you.

[@dileenijayatileke5712]

Lucie, u r looking very healthy with a nice tan. Happy for yr 4th anniversary in SL. From the 🇬🇧

[@cheryldingley4546]

Congratulations. Love your videos - so inspirational thank you.

[@Bandara-wx2xv]

You're a valuable gift to sri laknka .wish you a happy and successful future for both of you.

[@monicasgh68]

Hello Lucie and Lahiru, wonderful video. I. Can't believe it's been 4 years already. I missed out on posting my question. I have been very sick, in and out of hospital for the last month with double pneumonia. That salad you guys had for lunch looks amazing! Much love to you both

[@whereslucie]

Oh no i'm so sorry to hear you've been sick! Hope you're feeling better now ❤️ I had to miss quite a few questions as the video was becoming a bit too long 😅 but maybe we can do another Q&A video soon 🥰

[@Rram1964]

You are so creative love it have a blessing day

[@zuhairmohamed3573]

Hello Luci, we live in Australia and love watching your videos, it gives great SriLankan vibes.

[@kalumdesilvapettahandi2684]

happy 4 yrs. anniversary!

[@maureenobrien9661]

Thanks

[@susantharathnayake5075]

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[@jdtravel178]

Congratulations ❤ Stay Safe ❤

[@alansmith4387]

Is Lahiru's visa to UK guaranteed now that you are both married? Can remember last year what a nightmare you went through and eventually it was declined. Hope that one day Lahiru will experience a snowy freezing cold Christmas in England.

[@whereslucie]

I'm not sure the UK visa is guaranteed, but i feel it is more likely that he would be granted it this time around, and we are more prepared this time.. bring it on 💪🏼 the last time was hell... and i really hope we don't have the same this time 🤞🏼

[@alansmith4387]

@@whereslucie Truly wish you the best of luck, but can't help feeling that the system is so unfair

[@ButterflyWings1900]

So beautiful 🌞 You have really made me seriously think about holidaying in Sri Lanka! You should be their Tourism Ambassador! Hi from Australia ❤️

[@whereslucie]

Oh wow, yes you must come! 🥰

[@vishakadesilva1115]

Happy 4th anniversary to both of you Lahiru & Lucy. Lots of love from Vishaka

[@kumariwathupola6951]

We love you ❤❤

[@jinnid8612]

Lucy, your story makes me so happy. Be happy always ❤ and happy four year anniversary!

[@RavPatvlogs]

Awesome story

[@carmenpetreanu8065]

Hello there😊 Lots of love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@funeats8201]

God bless those wonderful aunties for cooking all that wedding food all night long! That’s love right there!

[@Athzi_]

So inspirational ❤❤

[@jainatacketttackett8775]

Happy 4 year Anniversary!

[@khinkoko9300]

Hi Lucy.im so happy to see you back happy in this video. God bless you both. Love you both.

[@chanakasat1]

Try go green on the electricity (Solar off-grid?) Lucie! Yah you need to invest up front and if you size it correct, you could even run a small AC from the sun :)

[@whereslucie]

It's my ultimate dream to be off grid, but it's so expensive to get started!! One day 🙏🏼

[@morriskularathna]

Good explanation!

[@nadeekajayawardana531]

Thank you so much Lucie... Mey the triple gems bless you 🙏🙏🙏💖

[@FABRlCE]

happy more years and good luck to you and both of you❤

[@sharlene16]

Love the video!!!🙌💜💜💜🙏

[@lindaknight-archer414]

I just love your background flowers, ? bougainvillea. Your yard is so beautiful!

[@britneyrechelle6589]

I have watch your all video.. I’m so proud about you lucie no one do like you that dedication to living life starts with very hard work and lower beginning..that amazing woman I see you in now on our generation.. keeps it up.. beautiful woman in and out ❤

[@sithyrafeek3212]

Lucie and Lahiru thank you for the most amazing videos of your four years in Sri Lanka. You have achieved really well. I’m very proud of both working hard on projects and now your house looks amazingly beautiful best wishes from Perth ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@zeenathkhalid]

Absolutely loved watching this episode! ❤ Would love to know a bit more about your chickens and their interactions with you both now that they have become pets….😊

[@Harley_The_Beagle_Boy]

Lucie, congratulations on your incredible journey! 🎉🌟 Your love for Sri Lanka shines through every frame of your videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures and spreading positivity. Here’s to many more years of exploration and inspiration! 🌴❤️. Love to you both Lucie and Lahiru ❤

[@whereslucie]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@JESkitchen]

I would love to stay in your humble abode Lucie

[@asankaw1]

Congratulations and all the best to both of you and your missions and visions..hope to meet you both and your dogs and cat and chickens one day..❤❤❤❤ btw you are so adorable when you speak Sinhala..don't worry about people judging you. One time I did now I don't give a hoot about it as long as it won't hurt another..I do my own 'thang'. You do what you want if it makes you happy..❤❤❤❤

[@vindhyathomas7676]

Happy anniversary and best of luck for all your future endeavors

[@sanjeewarathnayakacnfg1991]

Congrats Lucie ❤stay safe and healthy and god bless U guy's

[@shamala4052]

Beautiful couple. Love you so much ❤❤

[@ltlawithamanda]

Thank you both for another wonderful video. I so enjoy listening and watching. Sri Lanka looks and sounds such an amazing country. I hope we can visit sometime. Congratulations on your 4 year anniversary Lucie. 🎉 You can tell how happy you are living there with Lahiru and everything you both have created and the work you do in your beautiful home and at the animal sanctuary. You're an inspiration and deserve everything you have achieved. ❤ All the very best guys! 😊

[@whereslucie]

You have to come and visit Sri Lanka! And let us know when you are coming as would love to connect 🥰

[@ltlawithamanda]

I'm actually thinking of planning a trip this Christmas to celebrate my husband's big birthday but I think you will be in the UK visiting your family. 😍

[@asunthamanelwickramarachch9039]

Congratulations dear

[@firozahossen8307]

Great stay blessed and happy ❤❤❤ wishing you both all the very best 💕

[@KushanParakumbura]

Congrats Lucie!! 🎉🎊🎈🎈❤

[@keshalajayawardhana4709]

I'd love to meet you, Lucy! Meeting at Independence Square on Sundays would be great. I've been watching all your videos since you started filming in our country, and I admire you the most. I have lectures on Sundays until 3 p.m., but after that, I can meet you since my lectures are close to that place.

[@chryshanperera8150]

it's always wonderful to see ordinary people doing extraordinary things together in harmony with their own precious time.. 'Lucy & Lahiru' I wish you both good health, peace of mind and a life together filled with love & happiness till the end of time.. stay safe and keep up the good work..

[@rinoonaji8788]

Congrats 🎉 thanks for sharing this video keep going.

[@Nidulkarajarathna3493]

Stay bless girl ❤️ 🇱🇰 best wishes for everything 🥰

[@saponeto8097]

I really love your videos ❤❤ nice work ❤❤❤ good luck ❤❤❤😊Happy Anniversary!!!!

[@videomakerskandy]

Good luck guys

[@kw5712]

Happy anniversary! You both look good and happy to see you are smiling 😊. Be happy with every little thing and let go of bad. I am happy when I put the rubbish out which comes once in two weeks. Other week bottle collection. So I keep meat waste in my freezer until the day comes. So happy and relief. Speaking of bamboo, the house I used to lived had bamboo and when it grew, it grew everywhere because the roots spread terribly everywhere even couple of metres and even neighbours garden and had some complains. Every summer almost every day I had to go around the garden and even under the deck to cut bamboo shoots which popped up very fast.The worst thing was roots damaged the soil/earth and it was hard to dig up or plant anything. Roots were like a web. I think it happens when bamboo grow older. Just ask the people who gave you the bamboo plant or search internet. You might find a safe way to plant it. Beautiful plant though!

[@mannyk2755]

It’s funny that you said how clean UK is! You should visit Birmingham, East Ham, tooting and few other places. There are litter everywhere in those parts of UK. That brown pointy thing is: Banana 🍌 flower 🌺

[@susantharathnayake5075]

How far is it from the house to the sea?

[@jenniferpruden4059]

Well done Lucy on your 4 years🎉. Love how you and Lahiru do so much together and share everything. You are a lovely couple. He's doing so well with the language and you manage great learning from him. Your home and garden are coming along lovely and youve both worked so hard to achieve it. Well done🎉. Thank you for answering all those questions and sharing your life with us.xx🏡❤️. Take care and safe both of you.👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩🙏🌺💐👍🪴🌿🌱🎊

[@funeats8201]

24:20 Boy do I relate to that! My partner is Taiwanese and I’m American. A lot of her “friends” and family have said a lot of really hurtful and sometimes racist things.

[@champikapremadasa4206]

I wish you both good luck!🎉🎉

[@rukshandezoysa6171]

I really appreciate the trouble you both take to look after the dogs. Dogs are the most loving creature in the world. Srilanka you get many Dogs on the streets. They need food they need care and shelter. You both have come forward to look after and give a secure home to these innocent loving. Thats really great. Something i want to do but right now dont have facilities and funds. But i am hopeful. One day i will do, look after dogs on the street.

[@maldives391]

Congratulations 💛 U guys excellent and have a wonderful future ahed. God bless 💛

[@virigniaslegers7134]

I loved your video thank you ❤

[@wasundarafernando7071]

Congratulations 🎉 Happy 4th year anniversary ❤❤❤

[@amarasirimanatunga2187]

VERY VERY HAPPY FUTURE YEARS IN SRI LANKA FOR BOTH OF YOU & YOUR CHILDREN (3+3)

[@ravindralakmal8492]

Good luck both of you

[@lorraineshea296]

Hello Lucie and Lahiru, Congratulations on your four years i love your videos i love your life style it is so different to London i have travelled a lot to London from Australia to see family but i love your life style with the beaches the food looks yummy so peaceful and all your beautiful dogs chickens it's great Cheers from Melbourne Australia ❤❤❤❤

[@Dodilafir]

Good luck have fun 😊

[@thenizahirs]

48:47 Aww, please do a Colombo meet up next year too! 😇🇱🇰

[@whereslucie]

Ok 😃

[@WasanthaBodhinayake]

Nice to video..😊

[@dilshanpriyanga]

Many congratulations for your 4th years celebration in Sri Lanka Luci... 😊❤ Wouldn't you like to apply for PR in Sri Lanka Luci? It'll solve your visa issues and at the same time, you will be able to stay here as a Sri Lankan citizen along with us as well... 😊 We love both of you Luci & Lahiru! Stay happy & shining... ❤🙏👍

[@thenizahirs]

Aww 🥰 Our Wedding Anniversary is on the 6th March! 🥻💍🇱🇰❤️🇬🇧 We are a Sri Lankan🇱🇰/British🇬🇧 family of 4 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦soon to be 5 🤰🏼, living in the UK. Congratulations on your 4 year anniversary living in Sri Lanka! 🎉Counting down the days till we can go back again and it’s only been 2 months since we came back from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 to the UK 🇬🇧😅👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🤰🏼…. missing Sri Lanka a lot 🥺… Wish we could move there for good. Fed up with life in the UK now… Until next time! ❣️✈️🇱🇰

[@whereslucie]

Oh wow, and congrats to you also, on the wedding anniversary and new addition to your family! 🥰 ❤️

[@thenizahirs]

@@whereslucie Thankyou so much ❤️🥰

[@KushanParakumbura]

Its Banana Flower (Vegetable) - In Sinhala we call it as "Kehel Muwa"

[@cookieandkhali2904]

Hi Lucie An air b&b sounds like a great idea ❤ just make sure you do a background check on whoever you are hosting it’s important to prioritise yours and lahiru’s wellbeing always

[@hashikanagodavithana3183]

Congratulations 🎊 🎉