Scooter around Balangoda: hills, rain, and riding after dark
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Meera Bennett 8•179 rep2
I have a licence at home. Is renting around Balangoda actually a good idea or should I stick to buses?
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Hills around Balangoda plus rain plus night is how people end up in a clinic. Licence, helmet, photo of the bike. If you are unsure, bus.
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Piyumi Vidanage•210 rep5
We rented one afternoon and walked it back before dark. Not worth it in rain. Buses were slower and fine.
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Saskia Kowalski•193 rep1
If you are tired, stay near the bus stand or town centre in Balangoda and skip the extra viewpoint. Pull cash in Colombo, Kandy, or Galle first. Cards are a maybe, not a plan.
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