I Climbed 5,500 Stairs to Find God in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

I traded a barstool in Kandy for a midnight climb up Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada). At 56, I’m taking the self-drive tuk-tuk through the heart of Sri Lanka tea country to tackle 5,500 stairs and reach the summit before sunrise. This isn't just a travel vlog; it’s a journey through waterfalls, alpine lakes, and a deep spiritual reset. From fishtailing the tuk-tuk to giving a ride to a local monk, I’m learning that even when the body feels its age, the road is in charge. --- JOIN THE JOURNEY The Road Report Every other Thursday I send The Road Report. A dispatch from the road with honest costs, visa realities, and the places most travelers never find. No algorithms. No feed. Just the road delivered directly to you. It's free. Subscribe at https://buffertravels.beehiiv.com Vist https://buffertravels.com Instagram:   / buffertravels   --- HIGHLIGHTS The Midnight Ascent: Climbing Adam's Peak during pilgrimage season alongside thousands of true believers. The Hidden Aberdeen Falls: A sketchy descent leading to a 2,000 rupee boat ride directly under the thundering water. The "Charminator" Final Run: Navigating the jungle shortcuts and twisty tea country roads one last time. The Transition: Saying goodbye to Sri Lanka and teasing our next mission: Solo travel in Indonesia’s Outer Islands. --- LOCATIONS Kandy: The starting point of the foggy morning escape. Nallathanniya (Dalhousie): The basecamp for the Adam’s Peak trailhead. Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) Summit: 2,243m high, home to the sacred footprint. Aberdeen Falls (Abadi Falls): A secluded 98m waterfall in the Nuwara Eliya District. --- Chapters 0:00 The Kandy Hangover & Brain Fog 1:30 Into Waterfall Country 2:15 A Roadside Celebration 4:05 From Tropical Jungle to Alpine Lake 5:30 2:00 AM: The 5,500 Stair Challenge 10:30 The Summit: 4:45 AM 12:20 "Asplaah" Sunrise Chant 15:00 First Taste of Egg Hoppers 17:30 Hitchhiking Monk: My Best Day Ever 21:00 Scouting Aberdeen Falls 24:30 Boat Ride Under the Waterfall 27:45 The Road to Colombo: Final Reflections 28:20 Next Stop: Indonesia Outer Islands --- If you’re looking for adventure travel for over 50s, Sri Lanka tuk-tuk rental tips, or how to climb Adam's Peak sunrise, this video has it all. We cover budget travel in Sri Lanka, hiking Sri Pada, and the best hidden waterfalls in Nuwara Eliya. Join the tribe as we prove that life doesn't stop at 50—it just gets wilder. --- OTHER VIDEOS in the SRI LANKA TUKTUK SERIES    • One Suitcase, One Tuk-Tuk: My Solo Sri Lan...      • Retired Overseas and the Luckiest Tuk-Tuk ...      • A Tuk Tuk Breakdown & Suspicious Encounter...      • I Avoided Sri Lanka's Tourist Crowds Using...   --- 🛺 RENT YOUR OWN TUK-TUK IN SRI LANKA Ready to ride? Book your tuk-tuk now using my link https://tuktukrental.com/?ref=nwqwmjg and unlock your discount today! #AdamsPeak #SriLankaTravel #AberdeenFalls #srillankatravelvlog #solotravel