The beaches of Sri Lanka’s east coast are popular tourist destinations for surfers, swimmers and sunset beach strollers. However, Peter investigates lesser known charms beyond the surf and sand. Led on a bush food safari through Yala National Park, Peter learns how to find lotus in the mud lakes and yams in the jungle. He then works his way north from pristine Arugam Bay to the harbour of Trincomalee – a journey only recently deemed safe to travel after decades of civil war in the area. Fresh seafood is caught and cooked by Peter as he admires the coastline along the way.