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Day 65 to 71 (Apr 4 - 10) Sri Lanka - Kandy & The Ancient Cities

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April 10th 2006
Published: May 1st 2006
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Blog by Bronia Well here we are, in our 2nd country on this world trip: Sri Lanka and what a country it is! Sri Lanka's main languages and religions were inherited from India with the constant migration, invasion and cultural settling of different groups from India over the course of history, but it has developed into a very distinct society with the dominant religion being Buddhism and the two... Read Full Entry



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We’re a couple in our 30's who met working for the same company in Chelmsford, Essex in the UK. Bronia is a Canadian/British hippychick hailing from Vancouver who loves the outdoors. Dave grew up in Billericay, Essex and loves his sport, music and the odd ale with the requisite "doner kebab". In 2005 we decided we'd had enough of narrow-minded corporate nonsense and became determined to change our current view on the world by travelling to see it. We are taking this trip to enjoy life, open our minds, feed our souls and learn as much as we can. Join us on our journey..... ... full info
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Bronia in her element ! - surrounded by elephants!Bronia in her element ! - surrounded by elephants!
Bronia in her element ! - surrounded by elephants!
Pinnewala Elephant Orphenage
Three cute bums !Three cute bums !
Three cute bums !
Pinnewala Elephant Orphenage
Elephants coming to bath in the streamElephants coming to bath in the stream
Elephants coming to bath in the stream
Pinnewala Elephant Orphenage
The 3-legged elephant we nicknamed BuntzenThe 3-legged elephant we nicknamed Buntzen
The 3-legged elephant we nicknamed Buntzen
Pinnewala Elephant Orphenage We nicknamed 'Buntzen' after our 3-legged cat!
Bathing in the riverBathing in the river
Bathing in the river
Pinnewala Elephant Orphenage
Bronia bathing an elephant Bronia bathing an elephant
Bronia bathing an elephant
Pinnewala Elephant Orphenage
A truly amazing experienceA truly amazing experience
A truly amazing experience
Pinnewala Elephant Orphenage
Naughty elephants making their way back from the forestNaughty elephants making their way back from the forest
Naughty elephants making their way back from the forest
Pinnewala Elephant Orphenage
Male bull protesting to his mahoutMale bull protesting to his mahout
Male bull protesting to his mahout
Pinnewala Elephant Orphenage
The Cocoa bean plantThe Cocoa bean plant
The Cocoa bean plant
Touring round a Spice Garden - Town of Kandy
Spice Garden guide explaining medicinal use of plantsSpice Garden guide explaining medicinal use of plants
Spice Garden guide explaining medicinal use of plants
Touring round a Spice Garden - Town of Kandy
Dave holding nutmeg in its raw formatDave holding nutmeg in its raw format
Dave holding nutmeg in its raw format
Touring round a Spice Garden - Town of Kandy
Tea plantation - Step 1 - first the leaves are driedTea plantation - Step 1 - first the leaves are dried
Tea plantation - Step 1 - first the leaves are dried
Geragama Tea Plantation - built by the British in the 1800's - Town of Kandy
Tea Plantation - Step 2 - Tea leaves are rolled, crushed and left to fermentTea Plantation - Step 2 - Tea leaves are rolled, crushed and left to ferment
Tea Plantation - Step 2 - Tea leaves are rolled, crushed and left to ferment
Geragama Tea Plantation - Built by the British in the 1800's - Town of Kandy
Tea Plantation - Step 3 - Tea leaves sifted into various grades by this old machine left by the BritsTea Plantation - Step 3 - Tea leaves sifted into various grades by this old machine left by the Brits
Tea Plantation - Step 3 - Tea leaves sifted into various grades by this old machine left by the Brits
Geragama Tea Plantation - Built by the British in the 1800's - Town of Kandy
Tea Plantation - Step 4 - Bagging the leaves for exportTea Plantation - Step 4 - Bagging the leaves for export
Tea Plantation - Step 4 - Bagging the leaves for export
Geragama Tea Plantation - Built by the British in the 1800\'s - Town of Kandy
Lion Rock - SigiriaLion Rock - Sigiria
Lion Rock - Sigiria
Ruins of old hall at PollonaruwaRuins of old hall at Pollonaruwa
Ruins of old hall at Pollonaruwa
Temple Ruins PollonaruwaTemple Ruins Pollonaruwa
Temple Ruins Pollonaruwa
Buddhist Temple 'Gompa' at PolonnaruwaBuddhist Temple 'Gompa' at Polonnaruwa
Buddhist Temple 'Gompa' at Polonnaruwa
Monkeys amongst the ruins - PolonnaruwaMonkeys amongst the ruins - Polonnaruwa
Monkeys amongst the ruins - Polonnaruwa



1st May 2006

Merle in North Vancouver
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Elephants and more!
Fabulous pictures from Sri Lanka! I can see you were very taken with the elephants. Not only are your personal stories and experiences interesting, but the history notes add a fascinating background to what you're seeing and showing us! Stay healthy!!
2nd May 2006

Peyo
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Salut les voyageurs, on dirait que ça va plutot bien. Je suis tes content d'avoir reçu vos nouveaux commentaires car cela me permet de voir des choses a coté desquelles nous sommes passéés et puis comme nous avons eu quelques problèmes avec notre appareil photo, c'est plutot pas mal pour pouvoir montrer de belles images a vos amis. L'orphelinat des éléphants avait l'air vraiment tres sympa... Virginie et moi on a encore l'impression d etre en vacances alors j'imagine que quand vous allez rentrer il vous faudra peut être 3 ou 4 moispour vous remettre normalement dans la vie de tous les jours. En tous cas ce moment n'est pas pour tout de suite et j'espère que vous allez continuer de prendre beaucoup de plaisir comme jusqu'àprésent. Les photos que vous prenez sont absolument superbes. On vous fait plein de bises et puis à très bienttôt sur le net.
2nd May 2006

Virginie
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Quelles photos magnifiques! Elles sont vraiment représentatives des merveilles que l'on peut trouver au Sri Lanka.De plus, j'ai plaisir à vous suivre dans votre périple en Asie, pour commencer, puis tout autour de la planète par la suite. Merci de partager tous ces trésors avec les pauvres travailleurs en manque d'exotisme que nous sommes. Continuez de nous faire voyager et réver avec vous. Pleins de bises chaleureuses. Take care
10th May 2007

Gaby - Germany
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Thank you....
for the P.S. in your travelblog. As one of the owners of The Lion Rock Hotel in Sigiriya I was very pleased to read your comment about our place. And by the way - your pictures are very good. Wish you all the best for your future journeys. Gaby

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