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Quote - Joseph Pulitzer

"PUT IT BEFORE THEM BRIEFLY SO THEY WILL READ IT, CLEARLY SO THEY WILL APPRECIATE IT, PICTURESQUELY SO THEY WILL REMEMBER IT AND, ABOVE ALL, ACCURATELY SO THEY WILL BE GUIDED BY ITS LIGHT" ***** JOSEPH PULITZER *****
DISCOVER - SRI LANKA: PROLOGUE

IN PRAISE OF MY BEAUTIFUL ISLAND,
INFORMATION, PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO.

THE 13th CENTURY VENETIAN TRAVELER MARCO POLO DESCRIBED THE ISLAND AS 'THE JADE PENDANT IN THE INDIAN OCEAN'. THE ABUNDANCE OF GEMSTONES, SPICES, RAIN FORESTS AND WILDLIFE; THE MAGNIFICENT BEACHES, ANCIENT RUINS AND A WRITTEN HISTORY OF OVER 2500 YEARS MAKE THIS ISLAND A TOURISTS' PARADISE.

THE RUINED CITIES OF ANURADHAPURA AND POLONNARUWA ILLUSTRATE THE GLORY OF THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS. THE GIGANTIC STUPAS AND BUDDHA STATUES ARE AMONG THE BIGGEST MAN MADE STRUCTURES OF THE WORLD. THE MASSIVE RESERVOIRS, BUILT BY ANCIENT KINGS TO IRRIGATE THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF LAND, ARE MARVELS OF HYDRO ENGINEERING. THERE ARE EIGHT UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN SRI LANKA

THE ISLAND WAS KNOWN TO THE GREEKS AS 'TAPROBANE' AND TO THE ARABS AS 'SERENDIB'. EARLY MERCHANTS VISITED THE ISLAND IN SEARCH OF GEMSTONES AND SPICES, MAINLY CINNAMON AND PEPPER. COFFEE AND TEA PLANTATIONS WERE STARTED BY THE BRITISH COLONIAL RULERS. CEYLON TEA IS FAMOUS THE WORLD OVER.

TOURISM INDUSTRY IS A MAJOR MONEY SPINNER FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL ISLAND. THE VAST EXPANSE OF BEACHES, RAIN FORESTS AND NATIONAL PARKS WITH HERDS OF WILD ELEPHANTS, THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS WITH LITHE WATER FALLS, BRING IN THE TOURISTS. THE ISLAND IS DOTTED WITH HUNDREDS OF HOTELS TO ACCOMMODATE THE TRAVELER. AN ISLAND OF 25,000 SQ; MILES HAS 103 RIVERS AND 25000 RESERVOIRS, MOSTLY MAN MADE. WITH VARYING CLIMATIC CONDITIONS THIS IS TRULY A 'SMALL MIRACLE'.

" THE ISLAND OF SRI LANKA IS A SMALL UNIVERSE, IT CONTAINS AS MANY VARIATIONS OF CULTURE, SCENERY AND CLIMATE AS SOME COUNTRIES A DOZEN TIMES ITS SIZE........I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS ANY COUNTRY WHICH SCORES SO HIGHLY IN ALL DEPARTMENTS - WHICH HAVE SO MANY ADVANTAGES AND SO FEW DISADVANTAGES. LOVELY BEACHES, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES, IMPRESSIVE RUINS, A VIBRANT CULTURE AND CHARMING PEOPLE- NO WONDER SRI LANKA IS A SMALL MIRACLE ".***** Arthur C. Clark *****




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27 November, 2014

SRI LANKA - ERADICATION OF SLUMS IN COLOMBO

The capital city of Colombo has 1499 slum areas covering 900 acres or 10% of the City area and the number of families living in these unhygenic dwellings have been identified as 68,812. The Ministry Of Urban Development plans to utilize 300 acres for new housing projects, 150 acres for urban beautification and 450 acres for projects under direct foreign investment once these high value spaces are cleared.


Nearly 4000 units have been completed and given to shanty dwellers, free of charge. A 450 sq.ft. unit consists of 2 bedrooms, living room, pantry, bathroom and a balcony. The high-rises are equipped with elevators and have recreation areas, 26,000 units will be constructed under Phase 1 and Phase 2.





03 July, 2014

SRI LANKA - PHOTOGRAPHY [GREEN MISTY MORN]


The lush green vegetation, against a misty backdrop, pierced by streaks of virgin light. Sights so common in my beautiful Island, Sri Lanka!



Pics by: Nelsonlanka

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13 June, 2014

SRI LANKA - BIRD SONGS


A misty dawn in Polonnaruwa in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, listen to the wake up calls of many a bird.


Video by: Nelsonlanka

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07 March, 2014


The Minneriya National Park is home to a herd of over 300  wild elephants, roaming in the lush greenery and cool waterways of this nature reserve. This gathering of gentle giants, young and old, was filmed close to the Minneriya tank.

Filmed by : Nelsonlanka

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14 November, 2013

SRI LANKA - BOY AND SWAN FOUNTAIN, KANDY


The Victorian cast iron " Boy and Swan " fountain [early 19th century] at the Royal Palace Park [Wace Park] in Kandy, Sri Lanka is a copy of the " Boy and Swan " fountain made by Coalbrookdale [Shropshire]. Research has revealed that only five copies of it have been found in the world.




Pics by : Nelsonlanka

Historical information, by courtesy : Sergio Orozco [ Costa Rica ]

24 June, 2013

SRI LANKA - RIVERS AND WATERFALLS


The Island of Sri Lanka, which has an area of 65,610 sq/km, is blessed with 103 rivers, flowing to the coastline from the central hills. 53 waterfalls are created as a result of these rivers flowing through high elevation regions.




Bambarakanda Falls

Pic by Ashan

Little Adventures                                                                          

07 May, 2013

SRI LANKA - BAMBARAKANDA FALLS


 The Bambarakanda Falls is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, formed by the Kuda Oya, it has  a height of 863 feet [ 263 m ] and adorns the mountains of Kalupahana in the Badulla District.



Pics by courtesy : Ashan

Little Adventures

28 March, 2013

SRI LANKA - PATHWAYS


Pathways lined with Coleus at the Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya. A compulsory stop for visitors to Kandy.




Pics by : Nelsonlanka

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19 March, 2013

SRI LANKA - ORCHIDS


On another visit to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.



Pics by : Nelsonlanka

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12 January, 2013

02 January, 2013

SRI LANKA - DUTCH BAY [ KALPITIYA ]


At the tip of Kalpitiya peninsula, waters of the Indian Ocean being patrolled by gun boats of the Sri Lanka Navy.



Pics by : Ashan

Little Adventures

20 December, 2012

SRI LANKA - DUTCH BAY [ KALPITIYA ]


White sandy beaches, breathtaking sunsets, the much loved isolation, phenomenons of nature, only at Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka - the resplendent Island in the Indian Ocean !



Pics by : Ashan

Little Adventures

17 December, 2012

SRI LANKA - LAKE GREGORY [ NUWARA ELIYA ]


Lake Gregory is situated in the middle of the City and it is a major attraction,
visitors are provided with facilities for boat rides. 



Pics by : Ashan

Little Adventures

24 October, 2012

SRI LANKA - SUNDAY SCHOOL


Religious education is offered at every temple on Sundays and students attend classes  in traditional attire. Education in Sri Lanka  is free, from Grade one to University level and all school children are provided with text books and school uniforms, free of charge, by the State. Photographed at the Mahiyangana temple.


Pics by : Nelsonlanka

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13 October, 2012

SRI LANKA - DUTCH BAY [ KALPITIYA ]


Dusk at Dutch Bay Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, 6th October, 2012. Sand dune adventure by Little Adventures, untouched photographs show the splendor of the sky over this part of the Island.



Pics by : Ashan

Little Adventures

05 October, 2012

SRI LANKA - ROADS [ 18 BENDS ]


The much talked about 18 bends, and the road between Kandy and Mahiyangana was reconstructed at a cost of 5000 million rupees and opened to the public a few months back. Now drivers do not have to reverse the vehicles to manoeuvre the sharp bends. This newly re-engineered highway now boasts safety and environmental features, now it's a stunning journey from Kandy to Mahiyangana. 



Pics by : Nelsonlanka

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29 September, 2012

SRI LANKA - UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITY OF KANDY


Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage City, picture shows school children and teachers among devotees at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of The Buddha.




Pics by : Nelsonlanka

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02 December, 2011

SRI LANKA - PHILATELY [ CHRISTMAS ]



Pics by : Nelsonlanka
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First Day Cover     : By courtesy, Ana
Pics optimized by : Gerrit van Pommeren [ Belgium ]


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