Strangers in Istanbul
It is a city that straddles two continents, a city so beautiful that Napoleon Bonaparte once observed that if the world were a single country, this city without doubt … Continue reading
Dr James Yates (1st May 1916 – 5th May 2016)
I first met Dr. Jim Yates about 16 years ago, when he and his wife Norah were living in Melbourne – and they started seeing me as their regular GP … Continue reading
Strangers on Shikoku
Strangers on Shikoku – Japan’s 88 temple pilgrim trail Most Sri Lankan visitors to Japan visit major cities like Tokyo and Osaka, and the “must see” tourist sights like … Continue reading
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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