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Quick questions on getting around Sri Lanka

Hey everyone!

Planning to go to: Colombo, Galle, Weligama/Mirissa, Kandy for 8 days. Is this gonna be rushed or is it doable?

Apart from that got a few quick questions:

Cash or Card? Which one is actually king for daily stuff on this route? Should I carry mostly cash or can I get by with card in most places?

Getting around: What’s the easiest way to move between these spots? Was considering renting a car to drive myself, Or should I just stick to trains for long distances?

Food budget: Any rough idea what to budget per day for food? Plan is mostly hit up cafes and mid-range places, with maybe one or two nicer dinners thrown in.

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u/sahil2034 — 2 days ago
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Quick questions on getting around Sri Lanka

Hey everyone!

Planning to go to: Colombo, Galle, Weligama/Mirissa, Kandy for 8 days. Is this gonna be rushed or is it doable?

Apart from that got a few quick questions:

Cash or Card? Which one is actually king for daily stuff on this route? Should I carry mostly cash or can I get by with card in most places?

Getting around: What’s the easiest way to move between these spots? Was considering renting a car to drive myself, Or should I just stick to trains for long distances?

Food budget: Any rough idea what to budget per day for food? Plan is mostly hit up cafes and mid-range places, with maybe one or two nicer dinners thrown in.

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u/sahil2034 — 2 days ago
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Quick questions on getting around Sri Lanka

Hey everyone!

Planning to go to: Colombo, Galle, Weligama/Mirissa, Kandy for 8 days. Is this gonna be rushed or is it doable?

Apart from that got a few quick questions:

Cash or Card? Which one is actually king for daily stuff on this route? Should I carry mostly cash or can I get by with card in most places?

Getting around: What’s the easiest way to move between these spots? Was considering renting a car to drive myself, Or should I just stick to trains for long distances?

Food budget: Any rough idea what to budget per day for food? Plan is mostly hit up cafes and mid-range places, with maybe one or two nicer dinners thrown in.

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u/sahil2034 — 3 days ago
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My TP Link router is unable to connect to the internet in bridge mode

Trying to configure ONU in Bridge Mode with TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 Router

Hey everyone,

I'm trying to put my old ONU into Bridge Mode and use my new TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router as the main dialer to handle PPPoE. I have a FTTH connection.

However, I'm stuck getting the PPPoE connection to establish internet connection on the TP-Link when switching to Bridge Mode. Here is my current setup and what I've tried:

  • VLAN ID: ISP uses VLAN ID 234 in my region.
  • MAC Address: I noticed the ONU routers physical sticker MAC differs by the last digit from its internal WAN MAC Address found on the Status page. I am using the correct WAN MAC for cloning.
  • TP-Link Settings: Configured to PPPoE with my ISP username and password. VLAN/IPTV is enabled with VLAN ID 234 and Priority 7. Custom MAC address is set to the ONU's WAN MAC.
  • ONU Settings: Changed the 1_INTERNET_R_VID_234 profile type from PPPoE to Bridge. Port binding is set to LAN2 (where the TP-Link WAN port is physically connected).

Currently, I've had to roll back to Dynamic IP mode (where the ONU handles PPPoE and the TP-Link gets a local IP)

Am i missing out on anything?

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u/sahil2034 — 2 months ago
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A week driving across Albania

Just wrapped up a week-long road trip across Albania. Highly recommend it!

We started in Theth National Park and drove south, hitting Shkodër, Tirana, Berat, Sarandë, Ksamil, and Gjirokastër. Albania blew us away with its variety: dramatic mountains, Ottoman-era towns, turquoise beaches, and incredible food. Roads have improved a lot. The first photos are from the Theth National Park, followed by Gjirokaster, Berat and lastly Ksamil.

Theth National Park

We kicked off in the north with Theth. The drive from Shkodër on the SH21 is fully paved now but features steep switchbacks, hairpins, and jaw-dropping views over the Accursed Mountains. A regular car worked fine in good weather, but an 4x4 SUV gives more peace of mind on village tracks.

Theth felt like stepping into a postcard stone houses, clear rivers, waterfalls, and hiking trails everywhere. We did the short hike to the Blue Eye of Theth (stunning turquoise pool) and explored the valley. the hospitality is warm (try the homemade raki!)

Shkodër

Stayed at Shkodër. The town has a nice vibe with pedestrian areas, cafes, and Ottoman architecture. Great for a wander before or after the mountains.

Tirana

We spent time in Tirana soaking up the urban side. Parking was a pain to find though

Berat

One of the absolute highlights. Berat is incredibly photogenic with its Ottoman houses stacked on the hillside overlooking the Osum River. Cross the old bridge, and climb to the castle for sunset views. We loved the slow pace, local wine, and traditional food.

Sarandë, Ksamil

Sarandë and Ksamil were lively coastal towns with promenade walks, seafood, and ferries to Corfu if you want a side trip. To be honest wasn't a big fan of this area, felt okay.

Gjirokastër

It has a more dramatic, mountainous feel than Berat and pairs perfectly with a Blue Eye spring visit. Has a huge market (felt very touristy) and a cold war bunker as well. The drive from Blue Eye to Gjirokaster was beautiful.

u/Resilient-Farmer-255 — 2 months ago