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Elegance in the Hills
... The plug of a long disappeared volcano apparently. Anyhow we are entrusted to our guide and after laughing at some daft notices (keep still and silent if wasps attack, or going down is dangerous) we sally forth.
The symmetrical gardens etc on the way to the rock are entertaining enough, but soon we are on the way up. My stomach starts to rebel.The steps are stone and worn and apparently a woman broke a limb slipping on one recently. Still, (stern expression) ‘I can ...
Sri Lanka--Theravada Buddhism and Colombo traffic
... in SE Asia. I observe without judging.
LP said train to Anarahdapura left at 9:40. Got to the train station at 8:30—no trains leaving for anywhere until 1600. Caught a 2nd class A/C bus to Kandy(3 1/2 hours) in the Hill Country. Fare was US $2.50—gave the guy a $10 and he tried to keep the change. Tried.
When the sun is out Kandy is H-O-T. Purchased some Sri Lankan ...
Buddha's tooth and cricket success!
... visit to Pallekele there was no alcohol being served as this is the full moon holiday. This was probably a good thing as the crowds seemed much more controlled than last time although things may look different during the Sri Lanka game. As England supporters we were delighted to see that England again made a good showing in the field but, this time, were also able to do well when they came in to bat. They were chasing 149 to win and made it with 8 ...
Day 31 - I Like Kandy (a song title)
... is not at all happy with where we try to park and waves us on, he then looks in the car and notices that I am wearing shorts, and asks me (via Gayan) to get out of the car anyway so he can check them. Out I get, he looks and shakes his head Indian style side to side. Is that a yes or no, stuffed if I know. So I said, "are these ok", and again the head shake. I tried not to laugh and said "ok?", and he says "where are you from?". "Australia" says I. "oh very good cricket ...
Really Long Day
... 1513;דה התעופ 92; נחתה רק בשעה 5:30. ואנחנ 93; השלמנ 93; יותר שעות שינה על המטוס והגענ 93; בשלב שהתחב ...