We made so many mistakes in DAMBULLA (getting lost, crashing the drone, getting attacked by monkeys)

[@Vijithd55]

Lucie, I wanted to commend your remarkable efforts in showcasing the beauty of Sri Lanka to the world. Given your marriage and residency status in Sri Lanka, I believe you should consider applying for a Sri Lankan ID card. I believe, this should entitle you to local rates rather than tourist rates when visiting Sri Lanka’s attractions. Your contribution to the community deserves better recognition.

[@samanthiegreenwood396]

You are doing an incredible job promoting Sri Lanka. Hope the Minister of Tourism & the Tourist board recognizes and appreciates all your efforts! Thk Lucie & Lahiru

[@viyathmawanniarachchi93]

Lucie, I'm sri Lankan who currently live in Australia...I have never been to these places in sri Lanka....thanks for sharing this.... love you guys lot.....miss sri lanka..😕

[@whereslucie]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you can visit here soon 🥰

[@sharlene16]

Wow Lucy❤❤❤❤ thank you and Lahiru for sharing your beautiful spiritual journey🙏this means so much to me. I cannot visit there but at least you have shared these meaningful beautiful temples and places with us❤❤❤love from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@lindyashford7744]

Lots of sympathy for your poor feet Lucie! I remember that heat from doing Anuradhapura with bare feet a few years ago. Glad you got to see Dambulla but I think those monkeys are not evolving in a good way! They were always rather pushy but those were intimidating, maybe because some of them had babies. Lovely how dogs just seem to gravitate towards Lahiru, they trust him immediately. Enjoy the next leg of your travels too.

[@vision2096]

Love love love today's vlog ❤ " Aiyo" in vain what happened to the Drone, as those shots were epic. Especially the drones shots of the TUKTUK so cute, speeding on dirt roads 😊 Lucie and Lahiru living THE best life. Your music selection as always on point, especially the "PIRITH" during your visit to the Ridee Temple. So glad that you and Lahiru had a special time at the Ridee Temple and the monk was so kind to you two. Those monkeys were cheeky. Lucie getting directions from Lahiru 😅 Hope you'll be able to get a GPS soon. Thank you for showing us beautiful inhibited places in Sri Lanka. Cant wait for your next travel adeventure. Safe travels you two ❤ Blessings 🙏

[@whereslucie]

So so glad you enjoyed this episode!! It was a fun one! 😛

[@rathy_v]

@whereslucie HI lucy, at the end of the day, these people don't like the British.. Only they like you are working for them.

[@dammikaranatunga9395]

Beautiful video of Sri Lanka's incredible Buddhist history. Thank you Lucie for giving a brief explanation of each place's history. Most travel bloggers half the time don't know anything about the places they visit. You're doing a great service promoting Sri Lanka. Love the background music too ❤

[@minjon56]

The memories of my visit to Dambulla two years ago will live for ever in my mind and my heart. You are so lucky to be able to live in Sri Lanka❣❣❣

[@chandanisamaraweera7827]

Many srilankans went to Other countries. But Lucie you didn't go. You love Srilanka very much. You are a valuable lady. Lahiru and Lucie ...God bless

[@sulekshmieweragamabambarad784]

Hope your drone is working right Lucie. I was not able to follow three videos due to several things happening at my end. Thank you for highlighting some really quiet, nature - bound places in our country. I’ve never been to Menikdena and it should be visited sometime soon. The reason why monasteries were built high up on mountainous terrain was for the very selfless, pious monks to mediate and stay away from human contact. Their needs were few, with basic requirements for sustenance compared to the commercialised publicity given to temples now. I so wish people didn’t have to empty lakes of lotuses, depriving the many insects of their nectar and existence. Shrines are covered in flowers for short spells, then thrown senselessly. I’m sure by now, you know that most of our cave paintings are from natural colours derived from parts of plants, and not from toxic colours from tins. Thank you Lucie and Lahiru for the lovely video and your quiet tone which enhances the type of environment you are in. It’s so nice.

[@rajithakumara105]

Hi Lucie 🙂 ...you are married to a Sri Lankan so, you have every right that every Sri Lankan has....you don't have to pay as a foreigner now and you only remove your slippers when you are entering the Temple only, not when outside the Temple ...be safe have fun 😊

[@whereslucie]

Thank you! 😃

[@rathy_v]

Tamil people have been banned from going to these areas for a long time.

[@chamathpamod258]

@@rathy_v No don't spread lies. These places are open to everyone and free for locals, and some places are free for even foreigners. there's no one to check your ethnicity. In some places you will be asked to remove caps, hats, scarfs and sort of things as showing respect to the place. And that is applied to everyone

[@isumidesilva579]

this was such a beautiful and peaceful vlog!

[@ThePilotpoint]

DJI Drones usually go out of control when they loose GPS signals Lucie, I believe that is what happened to your one, the dense tree cover around may have momentarily blocked the signals and from there on it becomes an ordinary RC Helicopter and it is awefully difficult to control the unit I believe there's a bloke in Colombo who can do minor repairs and servicing, looking him up on the Internet, else you may have to send it back to China or whereever you bought it from for repairs, shall post details of the guy here if I do find it. My Mavic Pro2 had to go back to China as it hit a high voltage power line and broke the camera and an arm on impact with the ground.🤦‍♂️ In the mean time enjoy your travels and stay safe. Cheers, Michael.

[@0000asdfasdf0000]

Thank you for sharing these amazing videos with us. Much loving kindness, compassion and empathy ... towards ALL living beings, the theme of today's video.

[@melanieknight2351]

Nigel and I have so many favourite places in SL. But as we have friends in Unawatuna and Trincomalee I guess they are our most favourite!

[@shalinievans7876]

Just Beautiful. Thank you both. Sending love and Blessings from Canada.❤🙏❤🙏

[@brigittem.6256]

I love Ridi Temple too Lucie, even more peaceful during puja time, also Madikdena area and its surroundings so quiet. All the atmosphere of this land. Beautiful must-see Dambulla... I also like your other white shirt with blue elephants 😊 Super video 🙏 have a great and safe time on your road trip.

[@whereslucie]

Thanks for watching! This area is so so beautiful, so much to explore! 😍

[@suepearce9024]

This is a brilliant video. You always make them so interesting. Hope your feet are better now and that you managed to retrieve your sandals ❤❤

[@whereslucie]

Thank you kindly ❤️🥰 my feet were ruined by the end of it 😂

[@thenuladilshan2327]

This remind my old memories on those places, thank you for this

[@whereslucie]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@asankaw1]

Omg you have bren attacked by the latest flower bandits..lol. never seen that before..must be the new generations learned through the years watching humans..btw that little dog you met probably has a home from the look of its skin ..hope so..wow Dambulla is soo crowded..😢. Getting lost is fun in away but again the hot sun is no fun when you are trying to find your way..can't wait for the next video.

[@sithyrafeek3212]

Lucie and Lahiru thank you so much for sharing the most amazing video the temples monkeys sceneries and all. Lucie you have seen more 0:28 of Sri Lanka. I’m born there but I have never been on an adventure like you both do. Lucie you might be getting tired of driving on your own. If Lahiru gets the license he could share the driving be safe and I’m praying for you both . god bless.❤❤❤🌺👍🌼🌹👍💐🌼👍👍

[@Ara-bw3tu]

My Great grand fathers did the painting works at Silver Temple. aka Ridee Viharaya and Dambulla. Actually they are two branches of a same family. They got lot of gifts from the past kings, Very happy to see them... Thanks.

[@whereslucie]

Oh wow! Incredible 🥰

[@upekshakathriachchi4658]

I love your positive vibes

[@nadinecaron831]

I Lucie and Lahiru If you like quiet places not so much touristic, please visit Rakkhiththa kanda cave temple in Ella. It's a place in a jungle with a monk so kind and friendly. It's a place for meditation.

[@whereslucie]

Oooh thanks for the recommendation! I'll add it to our 'to-go' list! 🙂

[@lankakidskitchen]

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING 🇱🇰 TO THE WORLD. WISH YOU GOOD LUCK...!!!

[@rakithasandeeptha7867]

Omg!!! Woow.. this is insane.. So much love it & can't wait for the next one 😍♥️

[@whereslucie]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@TheUmaroosa]

Travelling with love the gods gift 4 u my sis not everybody knows that feels how good

[@mediniliyanage6166]

Beautiful video. Reminds me of our visit some years ago. ❤

[@RoshelleGritten-mq9fk]

Lucien and Laura thanks for sharing you guys are majestic ❤

[@patricia_ipek]

Beautiful, amazing thanks for sharing.

[@timeismoneyvlogs]

I love❤ your all video,,, beautiful😍 views,,,,, sri Lanka🇱🇰 great,,,,,,,,,, I am from Indian🇮🇳

[@jenniferpruden4059]

Lucie well done on this video. You are so knowledgeable about the culture in Sri Lanka. Lahiru is also interested in his country. So sorry you have to purchase a visitor ticket as you are a resident, married in the country to Lahiru. Thats bad, there must be something that their system can change to help the likes of you. Keep up your good work, you both do a great job. Stay safe and well.🎉❤🙋✅🎊

[@greatwesternfarm]

To telling about the History...places some we were not been..🎉🎉🎉

[@SLSONG-l4c]

Beutyfull . Thank you for sharing these things with us . ❤❤️❤️❤❤

[@marysoosainayagam2704]

Really I love come and see you when I come to Srilanka.

[@beachsunshineapril]

Do you have a drivers license for the tuk tuk?

[@sepalikumarasinghe9157]

❤ I love the music that's use ...

[@whereslucie]

Thank you!!!! 😀 it's my favourite part of the editing process!

[@ltlawithamanda]

Such an experience to watch guys, loved it! I wouldn't like those monkeys either, eek! Where did you leave your shoes Lucie? 🙈

[@whereslucie]

The small ones are fine, no problem! The big ones who run at you with their teeth on show is quite intimidating 🤣 I left my shoes at the golden stupa thinking that I had to leave them there to enter the complex but I was so wrong and my feet paid the price!

[@ltlawithamanda]

@@whereslucie oh no, that's scary! I would have been a bag of nerves 🙈 Your poor feet, did you get blisters? Another question I wanted to ask, can Lahiru drive the tuk tuk?

[@Autovisionnaf]

I think Roo never been this places?

[@whereslucie]

No this is his first time 🙂

[@firozahossen8307]

Enjoy your trip stay blessed ❤

[@jmk1962]

I'm with you Lucie, those monkeys look pretty fierce, especially their teeth😮 Hope you can resurrect the drone. Can't believe you walk around in bare feet, are you not scared you'll step on a snake or a scorpion or something?

[@whereslucie]

We managed to get the drone fixed so lush cinematic shots coming soon 😛 and I was very silly here as to leave my shoes by the golden stupa which is right at the bottom of the hike up to Dambulla Cave Temple 🙄 honestly at the end of our walk I was nearly in tears my feet were so painful and the skin was so burnt (I have very weak westerner feet 🤪) not like Lahiru's feet which are indestructible!!

[@jmk1962]

@@whereslucie Great news about the drone. Looking forward to seeing more.😊

[@rohandayarathna8205]

ABSOULTELY YOU ARE DOING AMAZING JOB, GOD BLESS YOU BOTH, KEEP DOING , THANK YOURS VERY MUCH

[@whereslucie]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@BradPerfect]

Amazing! Always watching your videos... You and Lahiru look so beautiful together!!!

[@whereslucie]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@RanushaGunawardena]

I cannot get over the beautiful diversity of this unique country ❤

[@whereslucie]

Is amazing 😍

[@travelwithrizvi]

Happy to Follow you

[@dimalranasinghe8152]

Dear Friends, If any electronic device gets wet remove the BATTERY or power supply as soon as possible. Then dry it very well ( Hint - Put it in sealed a plastic bag with Silica pebbles. and leave maybe one or two days) Hope your drone is ok. Dimal.

[@nuwanrabel9220]

Ohh love your traveling videos. ❤❤

[@whereslucie]

Thank you! 😀

[@chinthasenadira3220]

Thankyou darling ❤

[@shanimuhammad-wy9cz]

Hi lovely couple. Lucie what is the brand of yr sun glasses

[@sheronvimukthipereraoffici2530]

Beautiful thank you

[@kapilasenevirathna1754]

You come in Trincomalee.. I won't to meet you guys....❤❤😢

[@chamathpamod258]

next time keep a pair of socks in your pocket, just in case you have to remove shoes for entering a temple you can put on socks, it will feel bit uncomfortable yet your feet will appreciate it... Great video as always

[@Jagathroshanranthilaka]

Srilanka got everything except snowing 🌨 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aqfa5948]

Oops hope the drone is fine. 👍

[@whereslucie]

We were very lucky and were able to get it fixed!! So more drone shots coming soon ❤️

[@sudu-manika]

Wait for Anuradhapura ❤❤❤

[@ndjinadasa2819]

What the.. Now you are a local.. Next time you must tell them.. Show the videos.. Officially Sri Lankan.. Proud of it and behave like it.. ❤❤😊

[@Dili7]

Lovely video❤

[@rajithaseneviratne4]

My god you opened my eyes to places I never knew existed..incredible and thank you

[@sepalikumarasinghe9157]

Lucie I love you stomach..so I want to tell you something..know you're not forensics anymore..you're a married woman with srilankan boy...so you're know srilankan citizen...so do pay anything to anyone..tell lahiru to go fast and to tolk to them....love you..❤❤

[@IRG849]

Beautiful! ❤

[@whereslucie]

Thank you! 😊

[@jeannebernard923]

Oh your poor feet Lucy

[@whereslucie]

Indeed! 🥲

[@SereneSarai]

Dry your drone..It might be work . When my phone drop in to the water. I dry (blow by hot air and cold air ). Whom take care of all animals at home?

[@TastebudsandTrails]

aioooo omg now sound like a sri lankan!!!

[@වීරවර්ධන]

enjoy 💟👊

[@jayarathnemarasinghe9947]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@khinkoko9300]

Wow 👌 👏

[@shanisilva6389]

Love it

[@madushikaFernando-n5f]

Aiyoooo😢

[@malsaimanjali5037]

ලහිරැ මල්ලි අපි දබුල්ලෙ

[@life_4782]

Wow🙏

[@chandrarathnamanawasinghe8806]

beautiful sri lanka

[@nothingham4742]

"favoritest"

[@TanWick-xg5ou]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@harshabandara4094]

Very nice

[@Wathsalaya]

❤

[@Bunso1510]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@couplegoalswithmattandmani9425]

Why do you have to pay foreign prices Lucie. I'm also married to a foreigner. We take his passport copy and picture of marriage certificate with us ❤ then you can get sri lankan ticket ❤ much love ❤❤ you guys are so amazing

[@gsnj5249]

You ARE a local. So why would you be having to buy all those foreigner tickets. Just show ur NIC (national id card). Happy travelling..❤❤❤

[@Sigrid-deSilva]

Because it is not possible to get an NIC or permanent Residency as a 'Foreigner'

[@rathy_v]

Every community has different treatments. foreigners robbed every sector that is the only way to get some income .

[@kee-u1k]

Nice ❤❤❤

[@supunchathuranga6701]

Aiyooooo🦧🦧🦧👌👌

[@thanujadilrukshi9334]

Yes,she says Ayoooo😂

[@power_lion1717]

👍💙💙🙏🙏

[@samanruhunage3190]

hmm 21 Min, not enough

[@charithbandara5094]

You can use socks

[@nirvanzentinal]

Ayyooo 😂😂

[@madusankadissanayaka8395]

😍😍😍😍😊👍

[@myentertainment4380]

First comment awesome 🎉

[@warunkoralegedara8572]

You are not a foreigner anymore, you don’t have to buy a foreigners’ ticket. You can proceed the normal way, in case if anyone asked, keep a copy of your marriage certificate in your phone.

[@meth2305]

You should wear socks dear

[@kumariwathupola6951]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ l

[@rathy_v]

Having hundreds of budda statuses under the cave doesn't have historical values. These all made up much lately on top of the original hindu lord Siva temple and other related historical complex now ruins. This area has over 5000 years old Hindusiam and Tamil history values from the Ravanan era . Buddha's times buddisham wasn't religion panchaseelam part of hindusiam, meditation part of yogasanam. Budda human, Hindu, monk rise and falled of buddisham in ajanda cave in India. . Original history of the island hindusiam _ saivam and Tamil .these areas related to the Ravanan era to great Cholan empired landmarks now ruins From pandiyan dynacity, Ellalan palvar greatChola empired era architectural historical landmarks all around the island, including here. In this video. 2:07 to 14:00 All hindu temple complex now ruins 😑 Original Hindu and tamil history has been dismantled, and budda viharai built The island history and all these ruins are hindu Tamil history

[@tranquilgardens9878]

What are you Trying to prove ?

[@rathy_v]

​ @tranquilgardens9878 Have you heard what she said?? And what did she show in the video?? full of Hindu inscription and statues all around area. She didn't mention it, but she saw you in the video Several brick Doms built much later to match up to the original ruins. So I am saying these areas,original and Hindu, tamil history have been destroyed, and hide by singhala buddisht nationalist government these are called racist and discriminatory acts leading to civil war. Now corruption to bankruptcy Asking youtubers and tourists to visit Srilanka for creat some income

[@rathy_v]

From 10:14 to 14: 00 what did you see ?? lord Siva temple 🛕 identity NANTHY placed front of the temple 🛕 and several ruins all around. Remember polanarwai greatest Cholan empired capital. sigiriya in Thampullai Ravanan palace all very big historical and heritage side related Hinduism,Tamil history on the island the lord Siva temple, greatest Cholan architectural ruins built between 8th century AD yo 13 th century AD while who ruled and had empired. Portuguese invaders distroyed. Lately, singhala buddisht doing the same pattern 🤔

[@rathy_v]

@tranquilgardens9878 if you still do not get me .I think you are wasting the time here

[@chandanisamaraweera7827]

Many srilankans went to Other countries. But Lucie you didn't go. You love Srilanka very much. You are a valuable lady. Lahiru and Lucie ...God bless