Only on the first kilometer is there a lot of shade and a lot of palm trees. There are many palm trees on the left for the extraction of palm oil. Especially in Indonesia one of the biggest culprits for the complete clearing of the natural rainforest. On the other hand, the coconut palm has been widely planted. Personally, I see this as moderate, as it has stood for the acquisition of a livelihood in Sri Lanka for centuries. Everything that this palm produces is processed further here. E.g. : the coconut, coconut ropes, brooms, the leaves are artfully used to cover small roofs and not to forget the palm wine schnapps (arrack) After that, this tour continues quite modestly, as it mostly follows the normal roads. But don't be discouraged or even stop you from exploring this beautiful island on foot. My very personal tip is: It is best to leave all valuables at home (necklaces, watches, flashy rings and everything that indicates a certain wealth unfortunately too often leads to robberies. And you don't need that on vacation. So don't leave them in the hotel room but at home.
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