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The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C., probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced beginning in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa 200 B.C. to circa A.D. 1000) and Polonnaruwa (from about 1070 to 1200). In the 14th century, a south Indian dynasty seized power in the north and established a Tamil kingdom. Occupied by the Portuguese in the 16th century and by the Dutch in the 17th century, the island was ceded to the British in 1796, became a crown colony in 1802, and was united under British rule by 1815. As Ceylon, it became independent in 1948; its name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972. Tensions between the Sinhalese majority and Tamil separatists erupted into war in 1983. Tens of thousands have died in an ethnic conflict that continues to fester. After two decades of fighting, the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam formalized a cease-fire in February 2002, with Norway brokering peace negotiations. To be updated

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Sigiriya, Pinnewala and Hospital
2 days ago: Tycroes Two published a blog
Sigiriya, Pinnewala and Hospital
January 30th 2000  Asia » Sri Lanka » Central Province » Sigiriya
Another day, another hotel and another driver. Following yesterday's car crash we were met in reception by a young man who had been sent as a replacement driver. Padmasiri had spent the evening in ... 20 photos [full story]

Kandy, Polonnaruwa and a Crash
3 days ago: Tycroes Two published a blog
Kandy, Polonnaruwa and a Crash
January 29th 2000  Asia » Sri Lanka » Central Province » Kandy
After a poor night's sleep in our cold, damp and fusty "mausoleum" Jan and I were relieved to check-out and hit the road for Kandy. Siri was in a chirpy mood and, as we left Nuwara Eliya, the clouds l ... 21 photos [full story]

Nuwara Eliya
4 days ago: Tycroes Two published a blog
Nuwara Eliya
January 28th 2000  Asia » Sri Lanka » Central Province » Nuwara Eliya
The day started with the squeaking of walking boots down deserted Blue Water marble corridors. It was still a couple of hours before dawn and we were heading off to explore the hill country. A dazzlin ... 25 photos [full story]

Swarnadip ... Serendipity!
6 days ago: Tycroes Two published a blog
Swarnadip ... Serendipity!
January 26th 2000  Asia » Sri Lanka
the art of making unexpected and happy discoveries, derived from "Swarnadip", the sanskrit term for Sri Lanka. Having finally taken early retirement at the end of the last century (last week!) Ja ... 16 photos [full story]

Swarnadip .... Serendipity
7 days ago: Tycroes Two published a blog
Swarnadip .... Serendipity
January 26th 2000  Asia » Sri Lanka
the art of making unexpected and happy discoveries, derived from "Swarnadip", the sanskrit term for Sri Lanka. Having finally taken early retirement at the end of the last century (last week!) Ja ... 9 photos [full story]

Unawatuna and the last days in Sri Lanka
October 21st 2009  Asia » Sri Lanka » Southern Province » Unawatuna
This next entry comes many days after the last. In this small of town of Unawatuna, life has become very slow - such a contrast from the first week here. The days have been filled with lounging and re ... 24 photos [full story]

Unawatuna Beach!
31 days ago: DutchGuy published a blog
Unawatuna Beach!
October 20th 2009  Asia » Sri Lanka » Southern Province » Unawatuna
Ok, final post and possibly some of the best pictures. After an 11 hour drive from Horton Plains we arrived at Unawatuna at 1 am. This is a beach hot spot and for good cause. The beach is is amazing. ... 8 photos [full story]

Worlds End and Unawatuna Beach!
31 days ago: DutchGuy published a blog
Worlds End and Unawatuna Beach!
October 20th 2009  Asia » Sri Lanka » Central Province » Horton Plains NP
Hey again everyone. So we spent our fourth day at Hortons plains. We were unsure of going to this location because it meant that we had to get up at 5 am to catch a jeep (see pictures) to drive us an ... 18 photos [full story]

The proper tour of Sri Lanka
31 days ago: frequent traveller published a blog
The proper tour of Sri Lanka
March 3rd 2006  Asia » Sri Lanka » Western Province » Colombo
well worth using the tuk tuks - make sure you get a good price though! they will offer you a lot more than your journey too!!! ... 1 photos [full story]

Dembulla to Nuwara Eliya
35 days ago: DutchGuy published a blog
Dembulla to Nuwara Eliya
October 14th 2009  Asia » Sri Lanka » Central Province » Dambulla
Day 3 After a good night of playing cards and drinking we got up for breakfast and made our way to Dabulla where we went to the 5 painted caves of Buddha statues. Now you need to remember that whe ... 14 photos [full story]


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