Pollonaruwa

Elephants and Rain

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January 14th 2006
It has been difficult to find time to write in my journal lately. We were on the road a couple of days ago and did not have too much time for internet access. For those of you who are waiting for pictures, I'm afraid you will just have to wait until I get back because the file sizes are too large for me to post on this website without some manipulation of the photos. Since a couple of days have ... read more

Asia » Sri Lanka

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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... ... read more