Category Archives: Sri Lanka Trip

An elephant in the room is better than one on the road. That’s how our day started off. I wanted the family to experience village life much like I had with my grandparents and aunts. Growing up we took the bullock cart as transportation from the train station to see my aunt. We then enteredContinue reading “Saturday, February 3rd 2024 – The elephant in the room”

Smiley Chloe (what a recovery story) Business man Dad Adventure Mom We are now in Sigirya and taking a moment to adventure- Enjoy Friends Eric Rajah Big Boss Man Family in the village Elephant ride Authentic food Stunning Views Temple in the cave Swimming Tuk Tuk Ride Boat ride Hike up Sigiriya Time to sitContinue reading “Photos tell a story: by Brenden Rajah”

Our destination is Sigiriya – a world heritage site. The lion rock is where the king built his palace. On the way we stopped and did an elephant safari. Aliya resort lobby has a view of the rock. We will climb it tomorrow and see the ancient kingdom. The rock is on the right behindContinue reading “Friday, February 2nd 2024 – Sigiriya, Lion Rock”

Our day started with ocean volley ball at the northern tip of Sri Lanka. A sunset walk around the Jaffna Fort built by the Portuguese in 1504 it was fascinating. Our highlight was the dinner we hosted for 30 of my immediate family on my mother’s aside. We have not seen each other in 50Continue reading “Thursday, February 1st 2024 – 50 Year Reunion”

Greeted by his uncle and cousin you can see the smiles and the joy after 50 years of returning to his grandma house what this place meant to him: I was walking with dad and asked him at the Buddha temple where did you get your compassion and grace from? where you always like this?Continue reading “The Passenger Train: by Brenden Rajah”

Once we got the monkey off our back we were on our way to Jaffna. The birthplace of my mother and where she lived. It was a time to introduce and meet our cousins and uncles we have not met. I drew water from the well that my grandmother and I used to draw from.Continue reading “Wednesday, January 31st 2024 – Jaffna”

Today we explored the history of Buddhism and its arrival in Sri Lanka. We experienced many different foods and fruits. We have an excellent guide who goes everywhere with us and we also have a driver. So two people to look after us. They are both very good.

After 19 hours of flying and 10 hours of layover in London we have finally arrived in Sri Lanka. Met up with our driver and guide. First day has gone well.

Our family trip to Sri Lanka began today. We all met up in London. It’s 50 years since I left my birthplace. I have been back once in 2004 to help with the tsunami. Candi and our children have never been there. So here we are for them to see my roots. We will soonContinue reading “Sunday January 28th 2024 – Meet up in London.”