AKEMI & KEVIN

SRI LANKA

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May 3rd 2011
This beautiful island was formerly called Ceylon--the land of tea and cinnamon. Due to its shape and location, it has been referred to as "The Teardrop of India.” Many writers have sung the praises of this speck of land in the Indian Ocean. Anton Chekhov said of Ceylon, "It was paradise on earth-- an exotic fairytale setting.” Based on reports of his torrid love affair while visiting Ceylon, ... read more

Asia » Sri Lanka » Eastern Province » Trincomalee

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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