Wanderings in Sri Lanka - 4 - Yala National Park March 5th 2016 We drove south from the cooler hill country into the very hot and humid conditions on the south coast of the island. This area and the adjacent east coast were the worst affected regions in the 2004 tsunami. In fact the hotel we were staying in had been totally washed away, sadly with all staff and guests being killed. The island seems to have recovered well and tourism has increased over the last ... read more
Asia » Sri Lanka » Southern Province » Yala NP 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
We have taken early retirement - and we are now wandering the world!! We are travelling and photographing new and varied destinations, enjoying local food and drink on the way.... full info