So we had planned a trip to Galle but we were pleasantly sidetracked by two events that simply HAD to be experienced. After all what’s a vacation without experiences? The first was supposed to involve a quick stop at beautiful…
Roots Run Deep
As a child of immigrant parents, I feel a lack of connection to my roots — roots that run deep in a country as old as the hills. Coming to Sri Lanka has reacquainted me with the sense of belonging…
Driving in Sri Lanka
Driving in Sri Lanka is not for the faint of heart. When motorists decide to force a two lane road into a five lane thoroughfare by cramming as many vehicles as possible into old narrow streets, when the symphony of…
Through the Eyes of my Children
We arrived in Sri Lanka a day later than planned. This unexpected delay came about because one of the engines on the twin engine Emirates 777 was malfunctioning so the flight was cancelled wholesale. We spent a lovely time in…
Vintage Tea & Me
My daughter and I love going out to tea, anywhere, anytime and apparently any country if it’s possible. We proved that today as we enjoyed a much anticipated afternoon tea, here in Dublin — on a bus. Vintage Tea Tours…
Dublin Debut
My first day in a new country. Ireland — done. This, after a full day of strolling, exploring, shopping and eating some great food, including Irish style fish and chips and Victoria sponge cake. Wow, it’s a good thing I…
Pizza and Pink Luggage
Pizza on the hill and pink suitcases, all in the name of vacation readiness. In fairness, the pizza on the hill is a day-before-travel tradition that has evolved over the past few years. The pink suitcases, not too traditional but…
A Holiday Saga in Two Parts
A holiday saga in two parts. That is the only way I can view our upcoming trip to Sri Lanka. For my husband and children, this will be a vacation like none other as this will be the first time…
Season’s Rushings
We are barely two months into the fall and suddenly it’s Christmas. Am I alone in wondering where the season went? Until a few weeks ago, the trees were a festival of autumnal hues of gold and russet. As I…
Addressing The Issue
In Priya’s World, Trent managed to get rush tickets for the symphony. Priya couldn’t go as she was unwell. Similarly we were offered rush tickets to see Olivia Newton John and like Priya we couldn’t use them; we couldn’t prove…