Colombo｜The little train from Spirited Away

When traveling to Sri Lanka, you definitely won't want to miss this seaside train that looks just like the one from Spirited Away~ It is said to be the prototype. We arrived at a very old and shabby station and bought very cheap tickets that cost around three to four yuan (the only thing we could understand was the Arabic numerals 😂). We waited on the platform for about twenty minutes, and then the train arrived. The carriage was very spacious, with locals sitting in small groups either chatting leisurely or casting friendly glances at us tourists. There was no ticket inspection at the station, the doors were open, and you could get on and off freely. Although it's called the 'seaside train,' it actually runs along the coast of the Indian Ocean. The train ride doesn't offer a full view of the ocean the entire time, and you shouldn't expect to see scenes like those in the animation. Most of the time, you'll see simple houses built by the residents along the coast... The scenery gets prettier as you approach the final stop, Colombo. In short, this little train ride is a nice experience, but you should lower your expectations and not compare it to the manga. Just enjoy the local atmosphere 😁.