Whale Tails and Farewell to Sri Lanka


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January 23rd 2013
Published: January 23rd 2013
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January 15…We arrived at the hotel in Weligama in the early afternoon after an uneventful drive down from Ella. The scenery definitely evolved as we came down from the higher elevation (Ella sits at approx. 1,000 meters, about the same as Calgary). It would have been nice to spend some additional time in Ella, as there are numerous hiking opportunities in the surrounding area. Something to do ne... Read Full Entry



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Hanging cinnamon bark to dryHanging cinnamon bark to dry
Hanging cinnamon bark to dry

Takes about 2 weeks after harvest to dry
Rolling bark to close the tube tightlyRolling bark to close the tube tightly
Rolling bark to close the tube tightly

Done about 1 week after harvest
Peeled branchesPeeled branches
Peeled branches

used for firewood
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Marilyn

Love this photo - thanks Stuart!
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Whale Watching 1

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23rd January 2013

Great Stuff!!!
Love the pictures. Your purchase for self is just gorgeous. Your blog info is so interesting I check every day. Good to see the pics of those you travel with. Hugs Auntie Barbara
23rd January 2013

Fascinated by your entry yet, again. Thanks for sharing your excellent photography and blogging. It's fun reading while freezing my @#$ off in Calgary! Your jewels should be safe with an RCMP escort back to Canada . . .
23rd January 2013

Wow
More amazing pics - don't see how you can delete too many as these certainly are all worth keeping! Good to hear that you are also meeting people Should I have ever had the chance to travel very much, that would be very important to me as well!! Have fun in India!!
23rd January 2013

Wow
Great pictures and your travel notes are so descriptive -- have a great time in India -- lots of love -- Uncle Bill and Nicle
30th January 2013

Amazing Photos
Thank you for sharing your blog with the commentary of your trip and pictures - it sounds like an wonderful adventure. Your pictures are spectacular! Looking forward to more posts.

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