Amazing Sri Lanka

last SG · 2008-09-28T00:12:41+00:00

you cant predict, sh*t happens. When sh8t happened, Pap can save you?. You went there out of your own will and got into trouble . think about it. Btw i have...

SevenEleven SG

This picture depict the mystical Lake Anotatta at the foot of Mount Meru in the Himalayas. According to the legend, the four sacred rivers of India flow out of this lake through the spout in a form of a lion, a horse, an elephant and a bull. They circle the lake twenty four times before flowing into the plains. Around the lake is an Arcadian landscape with lotus pond, flowering trees, gods, dragons, lion, elephants and birds.

SevenEleven SG

Another interesting thing about Sri Lanka (and its history of wars with India) is how Sri Lanka was portrayed as the home of Ravana - the demon that kidnapped Sita away in the Ramayana.

yes.....and in the story, hanuman used his tail as a bridge for the monkey armies to cross over to build a bridge for Rama armies. This bridge is known as Rama's bridge or Adam's bridge that can be seen from space

ShrodingersCat SG

yes.....and in the story, hanuman used his tail as a bridge for the monkey armies to cross over to build a bridge for Rama army. This bridge is known as Rama's bridge or Adam's bridge that can be seen from space

Hhhaa yess... actually my guide was showing me this special leaf called.. err... Hanuman's cup I think, which people believed he used to get water for Sita or something - can't remember the exact story - but I got excited and said 'Oh YEAH! I remember! Ravana and all the demons are from HERE! *cough* Faux Pas Faux Pas -

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Sigiriya

This is also known as Lion Rock. This is the Abode of the Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva of compassion (Kuan Yin). Traditionally there are 108 names of Kuan Yin, one of which is Natha(the one sitting on a lion) and is under this name that he is worshipped in Sri Lanka.

Picture taken at during sunrise

Fatum SG

maybe at the end of the pictures where i can get to moan about the delicious chill crabs without the shells

you know, I was thinking, maybe they were saving the best parts for themselves ? ....

SevenEleven SG

The ancient historical record of Sri Lanka, describes King Kasyapa as the son of King Dhatusena. Kasyapa murdered his father by walling him alive and then usurping the throne which rightfully belonged to his brother Mogallana, Dhatusena's son by the true queen. Mogallana fled to India to escape being assassinated by Kasyapa but vowed revenge. In India he raised an army with the intention of returning and retaking the throne of Sri Lanka which was rightfully his.

Knowing the inevitable return of Mogallana, Kasyapa is said to have built his palace on the summit of Sigiriya as a fortress and pleasure palace. Mogallana finally arrived and declared war. During the battle Kasyapa's armies abandoned him and he committed suicide by falling on his sword.

Chronicles and lore say that the battle-elephant on which Kasyapa was mounted changed the course just to get to a better fighting position/place but the army misinterpreted it as the King fleeing. Thereafter the army abandoned the king altogether. Moggallana returned the capital to Anuradapura and turned Sigiriya into a monastery complex.

SPLIT SECOND SG

1. why would PAP be involved? I have my insurance.

2. Maybe there are many other things you have not heard too

3. Purpose of my thread? Well, i'm sharing and showing my friends in Club 30 my photos and adventure.

4. coercing? I don't run a tour agency. this is not a political thread otherwise i would have post them in speakers corner

5. I have friends in Sri Lanka and i think y they are all fine.

6. I have heard to horror stories in OZ too. does that mean I shouldn't visit OZ too?

7. We have our wisdom too. I wouldn't visit Afganistan now.

just an advice, please dont go on a family tour. thats all.

You dont want all of u lying at the side of the road as corpses.

SPLIT SECOND SG

WARN U AGAIN, SRI LANKA IS A WARZONE. Dozens wanting to flee the country in search of a better life such as in Australia, singapore, US ect.I told you before, I can't help you.

Rhonda SG

Waaah... thanks for sharing the photos of your journey, 7-Eleven!

BTW, I'm happy now cause I was just grumbling months ago that 7-Eleven should open a branch across my hospital so we can get hot snacks 24/7.

Yesterday, I saw them putting up a 7-Eleven signboard on a newly-vacated store across the road! I also see lotsa lotsa toaster displays for heated food so... wheeeeee!!!

elindra SG

Wah 7-11 really lovely pics!!

It's really a country infused with history!!!

Fatum SG

they say monitor lizard curry is a sri lankan specialty ...

SevenEleven SG

you know, I was thinking, maybe they were saving the best parts for themselves ? ....

hmm.....why didn't i think of that?

SevenEleven SG

they say monitor lizard curry is a sri lankan specialty ...

there are plenty of these lizard around.....never saw these menu but had lots of other curries. unripe bananas, unripe jackfruits, brinjah.....

SPLIT SECOND SG

monitor lizard curry can also be cooked in singapore, one of my Indian Wos during NS knows how to cook it at lim chu kang.

ShrodingersCat SG

Did you eat this stuff?? The Woodapple?

Most icky fruit I ate there... it's fermented, super hard and has a very strong sourish taste.

I think this is also the fruit that elephants are famous for getting drunk on after eating too much.

The other fruit , on the other hand, that I liked a lot was this fruit: The Beli Fruit or Bael fruit. It is very gooey and supposed to help with digestion. I think it is probably slightly fermented as well because after we ate it, we felt very nice comfortable warmth in our tummies!

SevenEleven SG

No, never try them but it is Avacado season and those avavcado are big and nice. We even had organic bananas (pluck ripe from the tree).

our host offering us home-made avacado drinks

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Lion Rock resembles the Pu Tuo San in China. You need alot of imagination to appreciate the beautiful of this place before the destruction of this place. Like all other cities, this place is surrounded my man-made moat as a form of defence against the enemies

LOTUSfairy SG

7-11...

woooo...lovely pics and great details....

i shall visit Sri Lanka too...

cheong sua..my kindda of holidays...

LOTUSfairy SG

No, never try them but it is Avacado season and those avavcado are big and nice. We even had organic bananas (pluck ripe from the tree).

our host offering us home-made avacado drinks

i love these...had them in bali...comeback skin smooth smooth..

SevenEleven SG

7-11...

woooo...lovely pics and great details....

i shall visit Sri Lanka too...

cheong sua..my kindda of holidays...

we are making plans next sept to go Himalaya base camp and to the western Tibet (the most remote side of Tibet). Only thing.....can I go then?

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