Xander meets a mysterious guru and visits an elephant sanctuary.

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In the first leg of his trip around Sri Lanka, Xander meets a mysterious guru called Shanjei, tours the fortress town of Galle, and visits an elephant sanctuary.

Alexander Armstrong in Sri Lanka

Alexander Armstrong ventures to the paradise isle of the Indian Ocean

Alexander Armstrong heads off to the paradise isle of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka. His travelogue spans the country's regions, a meeting with a revered guru and captive elephants.

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Xander takes a train ride into tea country to find out about Ceylon tea.

Xander takes a train ride to the mountain town of Haputale, where he learns about the history of the Sri Lankan tea trade. He also experiences traditional ayurvedic treatments.

Xander has an encounter with a cobra and helps dig up mines remaining after the civil war.

Xander visits a Hindu music festival and has a nail-biting encounter with a cobra. Plus: he helps dig up mines, which remain from after the civil war.

Alexander Armstrong in Sri Lanka

Alexander Armstrong in Sri Lanka

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