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Black monkeys and red monkeys live in the trees around the Glass House. It's the red monkeys that come inside and nick things (like mobile phones!) unless you're vigilant about closing the doors.

Remembrance of Things Past

September 15th 2013
Remembrance of things past: Sri Lanka has just emerged from decades of civil war, causing the deaths of 100,000 or more citizens. On top of that, the 2004 tsunami killed over 30,000 in one day. Wherever you look, there are reminders of the past and efforts underway for reconstruction. Near the sea end of Rumasalla Peninsula, where we have been staying in the Glass House, there is a large ... read more

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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

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