My Favorite Place.. Sri Lanka

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Over the years I've had the opportunity to travel to over 15 different countries and experience many different cultures. Out of every place I've visited, only one has a truly special place in my heart. 

(Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantation. Source: Google  )
My parents and grandparents grew up in Sri Lanka and although I've never actually lived there I consider it to be a second home. The culture I grew up with, the delicious food I get to eat, and all the inside jokes that come with being a part of this culture is what made me who I am. Not to mention the country is gorgeous with tropical beaches and vibrant green tea plantations stretching across the mountains. If I could only travel to one place for the rest of my life, this would be it.

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  1. Laura GibbsJanuary 18, 2019 at 4:23 PM

    It is so great to have someone in class this semester with a special connection to Sri Lanka like this, Joanna! Fabulous! Maybe you will even want to do a Lanka-inspired project for this class. It is an incredibly important part of the Ramayana, of course, and it is also home to a great storytelling tradition of its own; there's an amazing collection of over 250 folktales from Sri Lanka here for example: Village Folktales of Ceylon... all free to read online! So if that is something you are interested in reading, you could certainly do that; that's what the extra reading option is there for. Beautiful country, beautiful stories! :-)

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  2. EmKayJanuary 25, 2019 at 11:21 AM

    I am in awe that you have been to so many countries, how exciting and wonderful for you! Sri Lanka must be special, indeed, to top your list. I am always interested in local food and cuisine, and you mention you love their food there. What are some of your favorite dishes? I hope you are able to post photos of Sri Lanka that you took while visiting. I'll look forward to it!

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