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THE SUNSHINE BLOGGER AWARD!
Accepting the Sunshine Blogger Award! It’s a great way to connect with and get to know amazing bloggers.
Kite Season, Sri Lanka – Butterflies in the Sea Breeze
iserendip photography and musings. As windy weather blows away the warmth that prevailed, the Kite butterfly’s flight begins setting out on the sea breeze.
Paahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka – Once Upon a Time, 48,000 Years Ago…
This fascinating location narrates a tale which begins in a prehistoric age (48,000 years ago), then crosses into early history (5th century) where it develops further (17th century) and still continues to present day.
Folktales of Ceylon 3: ‘Andare’ the Court Jester at the Royal Pond
An iserendip recounting and illustration of the 18th century witty folktales of the infamous court jester ‘Andare.’
Ways of Truth from the Buddha– Infinite Relevance in a Finite Universe
Buddhism teaches us that all things are impermanent, but thousands of years after the Buddha’s passing away, the relevance of his teachings seem infinite.
Sunshine is the Best Medicine – Why does Sunshine Make Us Happy?
What’s great about living in Sri Lanka is that the sun shines right throughout the year. In lieu of World Environment Day 2020, I’m looking to find an answer to my euphoria about it.
Special Island of My Heart (Photo Essay) – Pigeon Island, East Coast Sri Lanka
iserendip photography, completely unedited beauty. Precious little Pigeon Island National Park.
‘Trincomalee,’ a Painting Come to Life – My First Vision of East Coast Sri Lanka
Her beauty unhailed during the almost thirty years long ethnic conflict, Trincomalee was but a rough sketch of an unknown land, in my mind.
Best Tea Recipes from Around the World
Sharing some of my favourite recipes from Pinterest. Try it with the world’s finest tea black tea. I recommend Ceylon black tea; one of Sri Lanka’s specialties.
Folktales of Ceylon 2: ‘Andare’ the Court Jester and the Two Deaf Women
An iserendip recounting and illustration of the witty folktales of the infamous court jester ‘Andare’
Folktales of Ceylon 1: ‘Andare’ the Court Jester and the Delightful Sugars at the Palace
An iserendip recounting and illustration of the witty folktales of the infamous court jester ‘Andare’
Elizabeth Taylor Classic, Elephant Walk (1954) – A Love Triangle set in a Ceylon
Ruth a beautiful young book shop clerk from England rushes into a spontaneous love marriage, thrilled by the prospect of a life in wild Ceylon with plantation owner John.
‘Duran Duran’ Psychedelic 80’s – Videos Shot in Sri Lanka
Of course I had heard of the band and some of their music does sound familiar heard somewhere in the background, but I had never been a conscious listener until now. Their music and videos of the 80’s are quite trippy and psychedelic.
Homemade Remedies – Lockdown Experimentations
Sharing my dabbles in a bit of homemade medicinal treatments. The belief in them comes through being time tested across many generations.
The Full Moon Significance in Buddhism
The full moon day is observed in the Theravada form of Buddhism, and hails from the time of the Buddha’s life.
Stunning Ancient Doorways
Where are entrance ways magnified unlike any other? Somewhere they are protectively stationed to proclaim the power and majesty of the faith and the religious fervour within.
The Mystic Full Moon – Does it Really Influence our Human Energies?
There’s a little island in the world where the full moon is so spiritually significant that its monthly occurrence is celebrated as a national holiday. Can you guess which country it is?
Unique Proverbs and Idioms – Zany, Meaningful, and truly Sri Lankan
Sinhalese language completely unique to the world has some wondrous phrases rich in culture wisdom and wit.
Sinbad in Serendib – The Sixth Voyage of Sinbad the Seaman
iseredip photography illustrations for Richard Burton’s (1885) Thousand Nights and a Night – The Sixth Voyage of Sinbad the Seaman.
Written in the Stars – Can the heavens foretell our future?
“What mysteries do the infinite heavens hold? What secrets can it reveal? It’s been a silent witness to our past; can it also foretell our future?”
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom – Setting the Facts Straight in Fiction
Great fiction is often written from research into facts and re-imagining it. I must sadly give a 2 out of 10 to two of the world’s greatest filmmakers for their lack of creativity in re-imagining the backdrop of this tale.
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