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Abandoned beach paradise

Valentine's Day in Sri Lanka

February 13th 2007
13-21 February -- SRI LANKA I was so excited to see Sri Lanka, said to be the jewel of the Indian Ocean. The country was formerly known as Ceylon and is reputed for its booming tea trade, deep blue precious sapphires and pristine beaches. I got my visa upon arriving in the capital of Columbo. Marc met me at the airport, where we headed directly for a train south to Galle, a Dutch settlement ... read more
Asia » Sri Lanka » Southern Province » Galle

Sri Lankan Flag 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
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