lazing with the locals

Arhh...the beach

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November 24th 2006
With Colombo done and dusted I decided to head down the south west coast to Hikkaduwa, a beach town known for its white beaches, surfing and chilled back lifestyle, and surely enough it has not disappointed. There’s not to much to do here other than swim, drink and eat. Not bad really, I actually feel like I’m no holiday and with beer prices of 110-50 rupees ($1.50) for a litre bottle you can ... read more

Asia » Sri Lanka » Southern Province » Hikkaduwa

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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