$20 CHALLENGE in Sri Lanka's Fake Market (Colombo) 🇱🇰

In need of a makeover, I headed to Colombo's famous Pettah Market in search of the essentials for the modern day man about Sri Lanka. Whilst I was yet to understand the exchange rate, my time in India had prepared me for battle in negotiating with the many street sellers that awaited me.

My $20 challenge began with a 1-2 combo in buying a Louis Vuitton wallet and shades fit for Top G himself. Having haggled around 30% off the initial asking price, I was not only looking hella fresh, but also feeling smug with my fake market bargain.

As I continued through the market I discovered an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph wrist watch, in steel, and with the much sought after blue dial, for a mere $100... how could it be, I wonder? Unfortunately I didn't have enough cash on me to take advantage of this incredible $30,000 sale, but I did manage to bag myself a Sri Lanka cricket jersey for a great price in consolation.

As I searched for hydration in the form of a fresh coconut, I bumped into a body-popping pensioner who provided me with a live performance resembling that of Run DMC in their prime. When I got to the coconut seller, it seemed that they were both as high as a kite, which provided for an entertaining drink on the stoop.

After a few more encounters with the friendly locals in Pettah Market, I found a shoe cleaner who proceeded to beat my sneakers to within an inch of their life, "cleaning" them with an environmentally conscious "water free" method... which left a lot to be desired.

Nonetheless, I was back on the move, looking fresh as I headed to the next street in search of a beard trim. A barber by the name of Charlie did a great job for me, and included one of the best head massages that I have had anywhere on my travels (arguably topping even the mighty Indian head massage).

After a successful shopping spree, I headed over the road to wrap up with some of Colombo's best Sri Lankan food at the Ruhunu Food Centre. I tried the legendary Sri Lankan Kottu Roti, and a bunch of desserts that were truly top notch.

📍 Pettah Market https://maps.app.goo.gl/XymAyEe22JCEQ...
📍 Ruhunu Food Centre https://maps.app.goo.gl/v4uJS75Kv3LQd...

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📖 C H A P T E R S

00:00 Intro from Pettah Market, Colombo
01:24 Failed negotiation for a Louis Vuitton Wallet
03:56 Bagging a bargain on Top G's sunglasses
08:00 $20 Fake Nike bag (no deal!)
12:45 Haggling for a Sri Lanka cricket jersey
16:00 Pettah market's body popping pensioner
17:27 Buying a cold coconut from two stoned dudes
25:25 Meeting Sri Lanka's WORST shoe cleaner
34:15 Epic $3 barber shave and massage
41:47 Trying Sri Lankan Kottu Roti at Ruhunu Food Centre


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