I spent 24 nights at the wonderful La Grande Villa in Nuwara Eliya. During that time, it became like a home to me. In addition to the lovely rooms and the beautiful garden, the staff really went out of their way to make me comfortable. For health reasons, I require a special diet, and once I explained it to them, they were more than willing to accommodate my needs. And while all of the staff were great, the manager Mr. Insar was absolutely wonderful. He helped me with so many practical things, such as arranging my return train ticket to Colombo, as well as advising me about local sights - as well as explaining local customs and thinking to me. He even taught me about the history of Sri Lanka. By the end of my stay there, we had become good friends. I will forever remember the many talks and laughs that we shared. Finally, he is also a very good manager who keeps the whole operation running smoothly.