Tag Archives: Sri Lanka

R is for rambutan

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

Akka has been learning to write Sinhala letters. She picked up where she left off with Achchi last summer and is practicing her handwriting at the daycare next door. Her teacher started her off with ‘ra’ because it’s one of … Continue reading →

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what’s in a name?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

When we come to Sri Lanka we do a certain amount of visiting. We drop in on K’s relatives, drink tea, smile and move on to the next house. I think I’ve got the hang of these visits now but … Continue reading →

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product credibility

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

The kids are getting eaten alive by mosquitos. We’ve been clearing standing water from around the house, sleeping under nets, and slathering them in repellent. Still, they get bitten. The latest weapon in the war on bugs is an electric … Continue reading →

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Hoo! Hoo! Peligro!

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

We’re in Sri Lanka, visiting K’s parents and staying in the beautiful orange house that K. designed and built next to the house he grew up in. Our kids have been here before but Malli doesn’t remember. Akka, however, has … Continue reading →

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vesak lanterns

Posted on May 10, 2009 by

Last December I wrote about our mixed-bag of holiday celebrations and looked forward to including a Buddhist holiday in the mix. The full moon in May is Vesak: Buddha’s birthday, enlightenment day and death day. In 2006 we were in … Continue reading →

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