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March 3rd 2011

Published: March 21st 2011

When we crossed over to the many islands we came across Toddy taverns. This Toddy is made out of the Palmyra tree. It has a high content of alcohol, so I am told and also possess valuable medicinal values. For the latter reason it is consumed by all. Even the children are given a dose occasionally.

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Laki Ratnayake

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My name is Laksri Ratnayake, Laki for short. Having spent two and a half decades in the UK I have now come back to Sri Lanka. From a past that was of a financial background a paradigm shift has brought about a new me. Now I am a travel writer, businessman and I have undertaken a community project work. The sole purpose is to have fun, earn some money and give something back to my country. With this view I am writing a book and also maintaining this blog to introduce to interested parties the soul of my country. Whilst this includes visiting the most beautiful villages, archaeological s... full info

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21st March 2011

Anushka
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Hey Laki, In Goa we consume toddy from the coconut tree only however there are no toddy taverns around where one can easily purchase it. So its nice to know that there taverns in SL. Did you have a taste? Just wondering if it has a similar taste to the coconut one...

25th March 2011

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Laki Ratnayake

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Hi Anushka, Yes, we do have Coconut toddy in the rest of the Island. Jaffna is an exception where they tap from the Palmyra. Certainly smells the same but didn’t taste

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