Thursday, September 5, 2019

The pull of Sri Lanka



This is a great question. I was here in the 90s and left and came back again because the place remained in my heart and my mind. Now I am back, but need to leave again ( long story ) and I will miss:
  1. The people. Nothing can beat the Sri Lankan smile. The hospitality and sense of humour. The welcome and support you receive from them.
  2. Nature. This country is just so beautiful. The beaches, the hill country, the dry zone, the wet zone. So much diversity in such a small space.
  3. Wildlife. Sit in a garden here and be amazed by the birds, the butterflies even ….ugh…the snakes of all shapes, sizes and hues.
  4. The food. String hoppers, pol sambol, wattalapan, jack fruit curry…the list goes on. All natural and delicious.
  5. The history. Adam's peak, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Pollonaruwa… so much to see and learn.
  6. As a teacher and trainer, the respect and desire that people here have for education and learning.
For the moment I have to go, but given the chance, I will be back here in a shot.