Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Langurs raiding a 'Rambuttan' tree, Meepe, Sri Lanka
A sumptious feast of 'Rambuttans' |
'Rambuttan' trees produce fruits which fetch Rs.2 to Rs.5 wholesale and Rs.10/- each for consumers. Thieves rob the produce. Bats, squirrels and various birds eat part of the produce. Langurs raid the plantation to enjoy the fruits. The owners do various ruses to prevent these acts. In earlier days empty tin cans were tied to the top of the trees and were made to rattle by pulling a string from a hut close by to scare away bats at night. Transistor radios were put on full volume and tied to the top of the trees at night. Recently I heard that domestic dogs are put in a cage and tied to the branches of the trees to bark and chase away thieves and pests. I saw a keeper using stones on a catapult to chase away the monkeys.
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwGgtzyTXmY
Monday, June 11, 2012
Western coastline by rail - Sri Lanka.
A fascinating journey - the western coastline by rail from Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6tib-q5YWI
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Song and dance recital, Wathupitiwala, Base Hospital.
The following videos are from a cultural programme performed by the staff of the Wathupitiwala Base Hospital, Sri Lanka.
'Api maraenney nae'
'Dumbara menike'
Saturday, June 9, 2012
'Nongu' at Kithulgala, Sri Lanka.
Unripe palmyra fruit - 'Nongu' and King coconut for sale at Kithulgala. Note the Kithul jaggery and kithul honey on the table for sale. Note also the folded camp bed and chair of the vendor. |
The road at Kithulgala. |
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8SDsxDCfZY
Friday, June 8, 2012
'Zesta' tea halt, Watawala, Sri Lanka.
Flower bed |
'Fairy bells' in bloom |
A bungalow in the tea estate |
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roYIP-ibjAo
Video of trains passing on the opposite hill across the valley:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeKr_s9DYK0
Thursday, June 7, 2012
'Api maerenney nae', a group song.
'Api maerenney nae' |
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C54KIE-8YPk
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