The All Girl tuk tuk team on the way to Jaffna, thru Wilpattu National Park, with a stopover here at Wilpattu House.Therese (Austria), Monika (Poland) and Nadja (Germany) about to leave for Jafna. Out Swimming at the nearby Lunu Ela
First my personal opinion, I think whatever the consequences of increased human activity such as C02 emissions, increased population and deforestation are already baked into whats going to happen in the next 30-40 years. The consequences maybe (and its a big maybe) mitigated by actions now, but it will be 30-40 years before results will be seen. I'll be dead ...
In Apr 2012 I found that I had high sugar (500mg/dl) and BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia).The issue with BPH is that you have to urinate often and very little each time. I could not travel from Colombo to Puttalam without getting off the bus twice, in a 3 hour ride.BPH is a nasty little problem, which affects many men over ...
Smartphones all come with a GPS locator. This post will walk you thru the basic steps of getting GPS from your phone and then importing the data into a Google My Maps. IMPORTANT: you need a google/gmail account and you should be logged in to use Google My Maps.You can use this info to create markers, measure distance in My ...
This blog post is long reply to a good friends questions (in bold italics).First: Productivity, Growth. That is a concept that is used by the rentier classes to maximize profits. Pay the least and and get the most. How, does that benefit the avg Joe. Standard answer is cheaper goods, and you know that does not happen. (See Box Below)"in ...
Elisabeth and Edwige were French cyclist (via Mayotte) who stayed at our place. They have cycled through, Pakistan, Nepal and I think Tibet among other places. Just cant imagine cycling through such high mountains.Jess and Aivis from Guernsey were also visitors planning to cycle round the Island.
Laura and Malte did two and half days of safari in Wilpattu hoping to see a Leopard. Unhappily no leopard, but some great photos of a sloth bear with a point and shoot camera (Sony DSC-W85).
Perth, Australia. The materials used for land reclamation, included general household rubbish.Opposing or being critical of a project should be accompanied by alternative suggestions.Obviously I am critical of Garbage of Colombo shipped to a Landfill in the Wilpattu Buffer zone or for that matter to any interior part of the Sri Lanka. This is simply because the large amount of ...
Prof. Dharmawardana has an article that dismisses links between CKDu, glyphosate and chemical fertilizers. However this analysis is severely flawed.To quote Prof. Dharmawardana: New Zealand is one of the biggest users of synthetic fertilizer, applying 1700 kg/hectare in 2012. Other comparative figures (per hectare, World Bank data) are, Malaysia,1600, Singapore 3400, Holland 300, India 165, Sri Lanka 198, Nicaragua 50. ...
Cuban Oregano (Coleus amboinicus) grows wild in Sri Lanka. This photo is from my sisters garden. Brought a few cuttings to plant. Wiki says "with a pungent oregano-like flavor and odor" and The aroma of the leaves can be described as a pungent combination of the aromas of oregano, thyme, and turpentine The taste of the leaves is described ...
The title says it all. The location is to the right of the cliff diving rock (while looking out to the ocean. See photo below). There are steps in front of Rampart Hotel to a small beach. Use a mask and snorkel or even swimming goggles to see the fish. Its too bad the underwater camera I brought to specifically ...
Chundikulam Sanctuary LagoonTrying to leave the Jaffna Peninsula travelling by the East Coast Mullaithivu road thru the Chundikulam Sanctuary. Bad news: Maybe in SUV with a snorkel or trail motor bike. As Olivier and Benoît (from France) say: The lagoon of Chundikulam Sanctuary, we have to pass in the ocean, no beach road at this season (NE Monsoon).Maybe possible to ...
Langur at Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple (from TripAdvisor)Some species have adapted to city life and made their home in the city.Foxes, Badgers in London, and Red Tailed Hawks, Ospreys, Racoons in New York City are examples.In Sri Lanka I think there are more snakes (per sq meter) in suburban Colombo compared to say the Dry Zone. There troops of moneys ...
A post connecting three kinds of Pandanus, A beautiful blue flower, Color of Buddhist priest Robes, Dumbara Mats and Wootz/Damascus Steel.Sri Lanka has three kinds of Pandanus commonly known and used and a beautiful third plant, with beautiful blue flowers. Rampe| රම්පෙ| Pandanus amaryllifoliusWetakeyiya | වැටකෙයියා| Pandanus kaida,Dunukeiya |දුනුකෙයියා| Pandanus thwaitesiiKora-Kaha |කොරකහ| Memecylon umbellatumRampe| රම්පෙ| Pandanus amaryllifoliusThe most common and ...
Will MeacockWe had guests that were just nasty. Will Meacock and Stephanie Kaldewey and their two children.The children had vomited all over the bed sheets and mattresses. Apparently from food (cream pasta from previous hotel). Not a word about it before they left. There was a safari Booked and Breakfast and Lunch to go, Will Meacock cancelled it after the ...
The first time I ever was direct North of Puttalam was in 2010. My dear classmate Shantha Weerakoon suggested we drive thru the gravel road thru Wilpattu had just opened. Anyway he could not come because his dogs were having problems.So I chatted with my mother till about 12pm. Next day was Sinhala Tamil New Year. so stocked up ...
