This is totally random, but I have been having long conversations with people who both had arranged marriages and…

A statue in Polonnaruwa Today was a day of extremes. I took the train overnight from Batticaloa and was really…

The conference today was, ‘people’s priorities for reconciliation and the role of civil society’. It was quite nifty. It was…

I was up at 4am to get the train back to Batticaloa this morning. I don’t use alarms – I…

Esala Perahera is supposed to be the big thing and rooms are gold dust so let’s hope it was worth…

I got to the caves and I was so glad I did. What is it about dry caves that preserves…

Two 18 year old German girls have turned up to volunteer at S’s centre following A’s departure. Their mother also…

Yesterday I had a massage. This has been a very quiet week with no trips. I have been just enjoying…

Panic is beginning to grip me about the job situation. I know that I am trying hard. Every day I…

  J1 came Saturday and it is lovely to have him here. He has had a good 2 weeks so…

    To showcase Batticaloa as a leading 21st Century District in Sri Lanka. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES   To increase water…

My Sri Lankan writings are dedicated to Kevin. I have taken out the hugs and kisses bit, but they were…