Thank you so much, of course we leave soon. I am very concerned about getting car sick (which I do!) what was I thinking? How can I cut back on a night in Dambulla and add to tea country? Can you give me an example of this? Is there a way to minimize driving time between Wilagama and Ella,
Thank you

I don't se any way to do that. It would be lovely to spend some time in tea country, but you don't have the time. Indeed, I think it may be difficult to fit in all the places you want to see in the cultural triangle with a mere three nights.

The outlier in the cultural triangle is Anuradhapura.

#3-9 Mirrisa and Goyambokka have nice beaches within striking distance of Welliagama
#11 in Ella you could take a walk up "Little Adams Peak" much less taxing than the Big Adams Peak!
#12 no idea of the location of your hotel but presume it is close to Dambulla. If so, the Ritigala Nature Reserve has a nice monastery in the forest and NAMAL UYANA CONSERVATION FOREST, famed for its mountain of Rose Quartz ( and a hermit monk who lives in the first and loves to talk to tourists!)The forest takes a bit of finding as it is some 8kms off of the main Dambulla –Anurhadapura road.
#13 I didn't feel that our visit to Anurahapura was worth the effort of the long drive. Polonuurawa was far more impressive.

Crelleston, I am so glad you said that, I needed to make a choice between Anurahadpura and Polonarruwa and we chose P, we loved it ( even when it rained)

Last minute, ANY restaurant stand outs in Columbo, we have one night...Also Galle, Marrisa?

What sort of food are you looking for? Too many to recommend without some idea of your preference.

Vegetarian options with a beautiful setting..

For a nice setting I would suggest you The Gallery Cafe, it also has a nice varied menu which I would best describe as a kind of modern fusion mixing in a bit of Italian, and asian styles. I am sure you will a fair selection of vegetarian options as well in the menu. Great desserts too, chocolate nemesis and cinnamon ice cream are signature desserts.

We like the Lucky Fort which is a family style restaurant in Galle. We can echo the chorus of recommendations for Polnoarruwa. Details and photos of both on my blog...

http://www.somuchmoretosee.com/2014/...kan-style.html
http://www.somuchmoretosee.com/2014/...d-delight.html