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Red Pineapple

Can't be eaten, but a miracle medical ingredient, apparently
Cooler Climes

March 28th 2015
The last few days have seen a change of pace, which has been appreciated. There's also been a marked changed in climate and landscape. The drive from Sigriya to Kandy took us through Mintale, an area famous for its herbs and spices, which are encouraged to grow in the cooler, hillier surroundings. We were told that pretty much everyone grows their own peppers and spices, and in addition to that ... read more
Asia » Sri Lanka » Central Province » Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lankan Flag 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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