Category Archives: Sri Lanka Trip

Dad’s Tour of his home town was the most incredible experience a son and family could have asked for- when I say there was not one thing that went wrong on this trip I mean it. 16 days of fun filled stories, laughter and adventure. Let’s talk about the food (south Indian) – imagine eatingContinue reading “As they say that’s a wrap: by Brenden Rajah”

After 16 days of tracing my roots, visiting family and seeing the beauty of Sri Lanka we have started our 30 hour journey back home to Calgary and Vancouver The highlight today was on the 27th floor swimming pool with an ocean and city view. Thanks to all who were staying in touch.

We spent the last two days In Colombo the capital of Sri Lanka. I remember walking along a huge lawn in front of the Galle Face Hotel where we would fly kites. At 12 I would dream of looking inside the hotel. The hotel was built in 1864 by the British, and the Royals stayedContinue reading “Friday, February 9th 2024 – Last Days in Sri Lanka”

Our day began with a visit to a 68 acre botanical gardens established in 1864 by the British. I wanted my boys to experience a swim in the river. When I travelled on holidays my parents would stop and allow us to play in the river. We did that today complete with an authentic lunchContinue reading “Thursday, February 8th 2024 – Botanical Gardens”

The first stop we had was dad orginal home and his teacher Alfonso and the Priest- they had such great love for people and i saw why dad wanted to see them again It’s been a couple days as we have been on the move non-stop touring each area of Sri Lanka exploring the ocean,Continue reading “The twins, school, Kandy and sights: by Brenden Rajah”

I wanted my family to experience the many train trips I had made from Kandy. Finally Candi got to see Kandy. Our destination will take us to Nuwara Eliya by train. The stunning scenery of water falls, forests, villages and tea plantation are enjoyed on this trip. Brenden Rajah and Chloe were hanging out ofContinue reading “Wednesday, February 7th 2024 – Train ride to the hill country”

Heading to the city of Kandy where I spent grades 1 to 4 the school where my mom and dad met, got married and taught. The Adventist school gave our family the foundation in many areas of our lives. A surprise welcome was planned I visited the house where we lived and the classrooms whereContinue reading “Tuesday, February 6th 2024 – Kandy & Lakpahana”

Showing my family where I went to school in grade 5 and 6 and 9 and 10. 7 and 8 was in another town. In grade 9 and 10 I was in a boarding school in the town of Batticaloa in the east coast. Meet two very important people in my life. My biology teacherContinue reading “Monday, February 5th 2024 – Visiting my Grade School”

Today we left for the east coast and arrived at the beautiful Amaya Beach resort. 50 years ago there were no resorts. Miles of unspoiled beach and nice resorts have been built. We came here to see my cousins and their families. They were all born after I left for Canada so first time meetingContinue reading “Sunday, February 4th 2024 – Visiting the East Coast”

Dad mentioned that he was 12 years old the last time he climbed the Rock- I was pretty nervous for my parents climbing to the top, 1200 steps and a 2km round trip up and down. This seemed like no easy task! Chloe and I made it to the top our legs burning and sweatContinue reading “Let’s climb to the top: by Brenden Rajah”