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Sri Lanka’s Giant Magma Plug Fortress
Built as a 'palace in the sky' for a God-king, the mountain fortress of Sigirya boasts beautiful images that actually chronicle his more base instincts. It towers above the surrounding plains of the Matale district in the heart of the country and was carved from the hardened magma of what was once a volcano. Today, it stands as a reminder of the various ancient cultures that helped shape Sri Lanka down through the centuries.
Continue reading...Rama’s Bridge: The 30-Mile Sandbank That Divides Two Cultures
Friday, October 16, 2009
Rama’s Bridge, also called Adam’s Bridge, is a 30-mile-stretch (48 km) of 103 sandbanks that form a natural connection between the island of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, India and Mannar in northwestern Sri Lanka. Though usually a symbol of connection and peace, this particular bridge has caused controversy galore between Hindus, Moslems, politicians and environmentalists for quite a while now.
Continue reading...The Stilt Fishermen of Kathaluwa
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
It is early in the morning, around 5:30 am, and the sun is about to rise. Though a cool pre-monsoon breeze is blowing, the sun will be beating down mercilessly by midday. The stilt fishermen of Kathaluwa have already assumed their lofty positions, balancing two metres above the coral reef. The catch of the day will determine if there will be food on the table tonight or not.
Continue reading...Sri Lankan Army Discovers Submarine in the Jungle
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Sri Lankan army made a startling discovery late last week. Deep in the jungle, about 370 km northeast of Colombo, they discovered a boat factory with a locally made, 35-feet-long, armour-plated underwater vehicle and various smaller, submarine-type vehicles, still under construction. Here are more pictures of the surprising find.
Continue reading...Floods in Sri Lanka Kill at least 18 people
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
image via lankapolitics.com Recent floods caused by heavy rains in Sri Lanka have claimed the lives of at least 18 people and forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes. Authorities have already been able to provide temporary shelter and food to victims, but they asking [...]
Continue reading...Weirdos In Need Of Love
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
The world is full of weird, and yet wonderful creatures, many of which we wouldn’t know about if it wasn’t for the work carried out by The Edge (Evolutionary Distinct and Globally Endangered), a conservation programme launched by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) to research and [...]
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Monday, November 9, 2009
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