Floating Temple

(11) Hikkadewa and Hippies AND Double Jeopardy

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August 2nd 2010
Hikkadewa and Hippies Monday, August 2nd Hikkadewa beckoned and once again traveling on the public bus we hopped on over down the island. This was known as the hippie haven back when mom was last here. It was also hit the hardest by the tsunami and now was just a shell of its former glory. Our hotel was aptly named “Why Not?” and Sasha cleverly snagged the one room facin ... read more

Asia » Sri Lanka

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The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C., probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced beginning in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa... ... read more