"It was New Year’s Eve 2010 and we spent the day aimlessly cruising around on rented motorcycles. Lunch at the Amangalla, endless shopping for colorful sarongs at Barefoot, photos at the fort, beers on the beach, sunset drinks at the Jetwing Galle, and a seaside dinner in Unawatuna. It was meant to be an easy night, but who can resist an unexpected beach party with great music, dangerous fireworks, massive bonfires and floating in the sea under a partial lunar eclipse? I love spontaneous and unplanned trips because my expectations are nonexistent and my experiences are always full of pleasant surprises.