aa213bb with his trip reports really hits the point and his descriptions are of huge help to all FTalkers wishing to visit Sri Lanka.

May I address three points regarding Amanwella which have been raised:

Pietro is now the GM of Amangalla AND Amanwella and mostly based in Galle. So it was not him taking three days off, but simply being at his main base. Olivia left Amangalla for the Venice opening. How this will affect Amanwella might be of concern.

Privacy at the weird backside pools (probably a Geoffrey Bawa style design idea) will be enhanced by the application of entrance doors soon.

The front row units have been heavily affected by the constant salty sea breeze. So the mirrors are blind and the sliding doors not sliding at all. The renovation works concern mainly these points, but are less needed at the back units.