Originally
Answered: What do you miss the most when you
leave, or if you were to leave 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:
- The people. Nothing can beat the Sri Lankan smile. The hospitality and sense of humour. The welcome and support you receive from them.
- 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.
- Wildlife. Sit in a garden here and be amazed by the birds, the butterflies even ….ugh…the snakes of all shapes, sizes and hues.
- The food. String hoppers, pol sambol, wattalapan, jack fruit curry…the list goes on. All natural and delicious.
- The history. Adam's peak, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Pollonaruwa… so much to see and learn.
- 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.
