With Emi’s birthday having fallen on 13th October whilst I was in Miami, it was agreed that she would go horse riding as a treat once I was back – so in the mid-afternoon on Sunday 16th October, we did.

Our friend Pavel and his son Max picked us up and we made the short drive to Port City; 269 hectares of man-made land reclaimed from the sea to lay the foundation quite literally for a huge vision, but currently a rocky and sandy construction site.  Emi rides at Ceylon Riding Club that has just opened an impressive second stables here and this was our first experience of it.

The sea breeze makes a nice change for horses and humans alike and the long beach a pleasant change from the arena at the original location, at least until construction takes over in the years to come.  Emi had an enjoyable ride on her favourite Valentina, and we an enjoyable time with her soaking up the occasion.

Steve