RIP: SriKumari Chitranganie JayakodyArachige (1972 Oct 23 to 2023 Aug 24th) Would have been 51 on Oct 23rd.Kumari passed away at General Hospital Colombo, around 7:00pm August 24th (Thursday). She would have been 51 on Oct 24thAbout 10 days ago her right leg was amputated above her knee due to diabetic complications.The hospital then discharged her a couple of ...
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 ...
The genus name Ocimum is derived from the Greek word meaning "to smell. Ocimum is appropriate for most members of the plant family Lamiaceae, also known as the mint family. With over 40 cultivars of basil, this abundance of flavors, aromas, and colors leads to confusion when identifying specific cultivars. In Indian languages many of the cultivars are called something ...
The last time I visited Jaffna was in late 2004. Thats not the absolute truth, because I did go to Jaffna in December 2010. That was with two classmates and their families and I was in a perpetual haze and trying to be (I dont think I needed to try hard) to be a nuisance. Into the bargain the camera ...
See here for 2004 Trip to Jaffna thru then LTTE territory: Part 1 Day 3: Invitation to LTTE exhibition. Locate place to stay in JaffnaHotel Jaffna TownDay 4: Kayts to Pungutivu: Nagadipa (Nainathivu), Kobbekaduwa Memorial. Beer Dinner, Day 5: Dry Fish at Check Point: LTTE exhibition. A9 Restaurant. Day 3:We get the invitation to the LTTE exhibition Say we will ...
Hoopoe bird. Sinhala; පොරුව කුරුල්ලා Poruwa kurulla Tamil: Chaval kuruviI got to see a Hoopoe Bird in the garden. I have never seen one despite umpteen safari trips to the nearby Wilpattu National Park. Normally, I make my coffee and sit in front of computer reading news and other bullshit This was in June 2022 with many power cuts. ...
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 ...
Savandara (සැවැන්දරා) Tamil: Vettver, Kuruver Vetiveria zizanioides, or Chrysopogon zizanioides closely related to Sorghum but shares many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii).bring down body heat and are packed with natural antioxidants that reduce inflammation in the body. As for the roots, the essential oil extracted ...
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 ...
Planted a few days ago. Sinhala කරවලකැබිල්ල Karawalakebilla (Tamil: நாளைதளி Nolaidali ) Bignay (Philippines), Mao Luang, wild cherry and currant tree (Antidesma bunius). Attracts birds and can become a 15m (45 foot) tree. The skin of the fruit has red juice, while the white pulp has colorless juice. The fruit contains a light-colored seed. The fruit has a sour taste ...
Recent studies have shown that COVID-19 is not transmitted just by droplets but also by aerosols. (eg Twang et al, 2021 and Samet et 2021. Aerosols can disperse as far as 10m (33 feet). Thats about the size of a small waiting room or small office.Also see article at bottom, re WHO dragging its foot about accepting aerosol transmission of ...
Clitoria ternatea, Butterfly Flea, (Sinhala: Katarolu, කටරොළු) two types blue or white flowers. The blue flower variety is very common and grows wild and considered a weed in rural areas. Uses:Southeast Asia, the flower is used as a natural food colouring Thai cuisine the flowers are dipped in batter and fried. Tea from the flower Flower tea and dried lemongrass ...
There is some confusion regarding Olu (ඕලු), Nelum (නෙලුම්), and Manel (මානෙල්) flowers and its English names. To be honest I am not sure I have got it 100% right, so open to correction.The confusion is because Sinhala and English do not match one to one. A very good example is Honey and Pani (පැණි) is considered equivalent.Pani පැණි is ...
Flame lily, Sinhala Niyangala, (නියඟලා) Extremely poisonous and beautiful. Had a term like, Wifes Friend in Sinhala. Cook the yam with potatoes and give the husband to get rid of him. Luckily hard to find, so would have be really long premeditated murder. From Wiki It is also the national flower of Tamil Eelam, and as such was displayed ...
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 ...
Genghis Khan and his empire, which lasted nearly two centuries, actually cooled the Earth. told in one word: reforestation. When the Mongol hordes invaded Asia, the Middle East, and Europe they left behind a massive body count, depopulating many regions. With less people, large swathes of cultivated fields eventually returned to forests, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. the conquest ...
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 ...
A Garbage Landfill has been started at Aruwakkalu / Wilpattu adjoining the Puttalam Lagoon . The site is at an old Limestone quarry pit, which had been allowed to become a forest. A herd of Elephants used to live in this forest and make occasional walks to the flood plains near Gangewadiya.The Garbage Landfill has destroyed the forest at the ...
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 ...
