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Asia » Sri Lanka » Central Province » Maskeliya March 30th 2015

Buddhists, Muslims, Christians, Hindus and a fair few backpackers are attracted to climbing iconic Adam's peak, Sri Lanka's holiest mountain. Adam's peak is the fifth highest summit in the country but it is by far the most climbed. This is the one attraction in Sri Lanka where tourists are in the minority. Sri Lankans of all ages from toddlers barely able to walk to aged grandmothers haul themselves up the steep steps in time to see the sunrise over Sri Lanka and to visit the shrine on the top. The peak is revered for the 5 foot footprint near the summit, which according to Buddhist tradition was left by Buddha himself. Other religions have adapted the story in accordance with their beliefs though the majority of pilgrims who make the climb are Buddhists. The climb can ... read more
Shopping for the hike
Meeting a Buddhist monk
Easy to find the path

Asia » Sri Lanka » Central Province » Maskeliya June 26th 2010

Tell me folks, how could I not have chosen my Day to Celebrate the end of my Year of Celibate at a place called 'Adam's Peak'? as most of you know, I have spent one intentional year, 'uninvolved', spurred by the passing of Michael (Jackson), the torrential state of this world, the erupting curiousity to uncode the other half of my genetic me, the desire to see where i'd fly, paddle or waddle to without considering a partners' wishes, needs or IEPs or DMIIIs or Vs...and well, nothing like a pesky little skin virus to keep me honest as well. so, with my rucksack upon my wimpy back supported by my ever-growing spurs of ab muscles, I heave-ho'ed on daunting public transportation to said ironic 'Peak'. luckily, nothing phallic about it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adam is its Christian ... read more
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