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Asia » Sri Lanka
November 27th 2012

Published: June 23rd 2017

Geo: 8.35647, 80.4173We're finally broke out of Southeast Asia and Oceania with a short jaunt to Sri Lanka. Dropping in was not without some concerns as this country's recent history has been marred by a 3-decade inter-ethnic conflict which decisively, but controversially ended in a gov't military victory over the rebel Tamil Tigers in 2009. Safety and infrastructure tend to be casualt... Read Full Entry

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14th December 2012

Carol C
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I've worked out the Kings names in Aussie speak for you:King Pandukabhaya now known as King PandoHis son Mutasiva now known as MutoKing Kutakannatissa now known as King KutyKing Vasabha now know as King VasoKing Upatissa II now known as Kin
g UpAnd King Buddhadasa now known as King BudSee much easier to say and remember!

14th December 2012

Carol C
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Ok the name for this in Oz would be The Mut Thevo Temple!

14th December 2012

Carol C
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The carvings and decorations on the buildings are works of art! Absolutely magnificent!

15th December 2012

Marlene S.
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What is the Religion of the State??

16th December 2012

TinaB
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I hope there's no spelling test at the end of this blog entry. Yikes!

16th December 2012

Tina b
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Incredible detail on such an enormous scale!

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