Day 72 to 86 (Apr 11 - 25) Sri Lanka - the Hill Country & the South Coast

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April 25th 2006

Published: May 8th 2006

blog by Dave & Bronia Buddhism in Sri Lanka is followed by 75%!o(MISSING)f the population and March 12-14 is the Sinhalese Buddhist New Year. We were warned that the country's population swells during the week before and after the New Year as families from abroad come home and people take a week off to celebrate so hotels would be booked and the rates would soar. To avoid the crowds and the exp... Read Full Entry

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Bronia & Dave

BnDxplore2006

We’re a couple in our 30's who met working for the same company in Chelmsford, Essex in the UK. Bronia is a Canadian/British hippychick hailing from Vancouver who loves the outdoors. Dave grew up in Billericay, Essex and loves his sport, music and the odd ale with the requisite "doner kebab". In 2005 we decided we'd had enough of narrow-minded corporate nonsense and became determined to change our current view on the world by travelling to see it. We are taking this trip to enjoy life, open our minds, feed our souls and learn as much as we can. Join us on our journey..... ... full info

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Refugee tents still in use by those who lost their homes in the Tsunami

Blue house an indication of how bad the Tsunami damage was

Picture taken from a tuk-tuk on the road. To our left is the ocean, to the right the damaged buildings.

Huge spider

Seen in the rain forest much to Dave's delight !

The rainforest

A swollen stream wending its way through the lush vegetation of the jungle.

Another little friend

More fauna that was kind enough to sit still for us to take its photo.

The stark reminder

Just a fraction of the damage left by the tsunami, as seen from the train on the way to Galle in southern Sri Lanka

Lovers Island

The lake in central Columbo.

Galle Face Green

Columbo seafront. Where Columbo's residents gather for a sunset stroll. The trade centres are visible in the background.

Galle Face Green Hotel

Bronia in front of the hotel. A fabulous old colonial building where they still serve 'high tea' at 16:30.

8th May 2006

Ann Hulbert
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Thanks
I feel like I am travelling with you both. Do enjoy - send more!! See you in Vancouver.

10th May 2006

Sue Corrance
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Still so envious
I know we all keep saying this time and time again.... so envious that we've never taken the opportunity to travel like you guys are - what a life changing and enhancing experience. And how moving to see at first hand the effects of such a disaster and civil unrest - up close and personal.... makes you want to do something about it....

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Day 72 to 86 (Apr 11 - 25) Sri Lanka - the Hill Country & the South Coast

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