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The Stilt Fishermen of Kathaluwa

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

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The Stilt Fishermen of Kathaluwa

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.

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