Flowers ceremony at the temple

Beautiful day observing all the preparations for the party tonight, the ceremony of offerings to the pagoda at the Buddhist temple Sri Ariyakulathilakaramaya of Heenatiya near Balapitiya. I also have participated a little, here and there, particularly in creating a bouquet of flowers with Dhamma School teens. The day ended…

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20 astonishing travelers complaints

A survey from Thomas Cook reveals 20 of the most ridiculous complaints by holiday-makers made to their travel agent… 1. “I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local store does not sell proper biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts.” 2. “It’s lazy of the local…

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The secret pouch

When we visit a foreign country, where we take public transportation and carry important things like passport or money, it is important to store them in a place difficult to access for a pickpocket or a thief on the street. The «secret pouch» is the first thing I take when…

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Bergen, Norway

Bergen is great to explore on foot. Strolling around old streets and alleyways where people have lived for centuries is like a fairy-tale. You will see small wooden houses, cobbled streets with stone steps in the steepest parts and flowers everywhere. Stop off at the Fish Market to mingle with…

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