The Albergue at San Nicolas
One of the most memorable nights we spent during our six week journey along the Camino de Santiago was at the Albergue San Nicolas near Puente Itero – a 10th … Continue reading
The Dangers of Diabetes
Data from the International Diabetes Federation reveals that in 2017 no less than 425 million people in the world had Diabetes. This number is expected to increase to over SIX … Continue reading
Camino Thoughts
“Whatever do those who race to Santiago in record time manage to see?” It was this observation – it was more of a rhetorical question, I realised, from one my … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Disease
Taking care of the ageing brain Sri Lanka where I grew up has one of the most rapidly ageing populations in Asia – and according to a 2003 study by … Continue reading
The Company of Friends
It is a great privilege to grow old in the company of friends – like-minded individuals who have spent their childhood and youth in the same environment as yourself and … Continue reading
Memories of the Camino
Having walked the Camino almost a decade ago, I have the privilege now of looking look back on many happy memories of people and places. Along my five … Continue reading
The Fear of Heart Attacks
Heart attacks kill people. Strokes not only kill people, strokes can also paralyse them for the rest if their lives. Both these conditions, Heart attacks and Strokes, belong to what … Continue reading
Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician 
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