Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician

Short stories, Travel and Health Information

The Group of 56

Members of the Group of 56 with Chemistry teacher Mr. Errol Fernando. I had the inordinate privilege last weekend of attending the 60th reunion of my classmates. On 17th January … Continue reading

March 12, 2016

Preview Strangers on the Camino for free!

Strangers on the Camino   For a preview of my book Strangers on the Camino, click on this link   Preview Strangers on the Camino for free and read for free!

January 25, 2016

Strangers in Auckland

Home to over a third of New Zealand’s population, her largest city of Auckland has over the years been rated among the top cities of the world for lifestyle. In … Continue reading

January 17, 2016

Strangers in Nara, Japan

The ancient city of Nara, in the southwest of Japan’s largest island Honshu, is a must see for any visitor to Japan. Nara became Japan’s first permanent capital during the … Continue reading

December 5, 2015

Lest We Forget

I am sharing this very well researched, well written article by a Sri Lankan journalist that was published in today’s Sri Lankan Sunday Times newspaper. Well worth a read!   … Continue reading

November 21, 2015 · 15 Comments

Burgos – the City of El Cid

The ancient city of Burgos in northern Spain achieved fame as the birthplace of the legendary 11th century military here Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar. Better known as El Cid (The … Continue reading

October 11, 2015

Lessons Learned on the Camino de Santiago

One of the most important lessons that can be learned by all of us who walk the Camino is Tolerance. Most of us who undertake the Camino come from situations … Continue reading

September 27, 2015 · 5 Comments

How to Obtain my Books and eBooks

The following books are available as Kindle ebooks from Amazon.com, Amazon.com.au, and Amazon.co.uk i.  Strangers on the Camino ii. Not Our War iii. Men’s Health Matters 2. Tales from my Island … Continue reading

September 20, 2015

El Camino de Santiago – Some Reflections

Recently, I was asked this question about my journey on the Camino: What words would I use to describe the feelings I had while trekking through each of the three … Continue reading

September 19, 2015 · 3 Comments

A Stranger on Gallipoli

I am seated by the large window in my 5th floor hotel room in the Turkish city of Canakkale, looking out over the picturesque Dardanelles Waterway at the hills of … Continue reading

August 16, 2015
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