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Anuradhapura
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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 circ... [read more]
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 circ... [read more] Blog: The Gem Island
Date: May 9th 2009
Sri Lanka? Where in the world is that? I'm pretty sure I never studied it in social studies back in the Deer Park Community Schools back more decades ago than I'd care to mention. Sri Lanka? But I read about it. As the government tries to end a decades long civil war, cornering the last 'Tamil Tigers' in hopes of bringing peace to the war torn northern tip of the island nation. And I remember ... read more
Date: May 9th 2009
Sri Lanka? Where in the world is that? I'm pretty sure I never studied it in social studies back in the Deer Park Community Schools back more decades ago than I'd care to mention. Sri Lanka? But I read about it. As the government tries to end a decades long civil war, cornering the last 'Tamil Tigers' in hopes of bringing peace to the war torn northern tip of the island nation. And I remember ... read more
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After a 25 year career teaching in the US (with 2 years off for good behavior so I could teach in Paraguay), I'm overseas, teaching and taking advantage of every holiday to travel! Bucharest, Romania is where I currently live. Directing the bands at the American International School of Bucharest is my passion. Traveling is my pleasure.... full info
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