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View ArticleSafari Park, Sri Lanka
Please click on each of the web-links below:- Safari Park, Sri Lanka, Part 1https://www.facebook.com/philip.veerasingam/posts/3008530729159194Safari Park, Sri Lanka, Part...
View Article'The cry of the devil bird', By Dr. Philip G Veerasingam, edited by Dr. Tissa...
The 'Cry of the Devil Bird' - Reprints available. The enthralling life of a Medical Doctor, starting from 1965 to 2005, in the enchanting Isle of Sri Lanka. Every page read will make you smile, laugh...
View ArticleTALES of an ENCHANTED BOYHOOD (Re-print), by Dr. Philip G Veerasingam
TALES of an ENCHANTED BOYHOOD (Re-print)The life of a youngster born in 1940 in Alupola, Rathnapura, getting his secondary school Education in at Hartley College, Point-Pedro, leading up to his...
View ArticleArecanuts, Rathnapura, Sri Lanka
The Arecanut palm grows in abundance in the wet zone of Sri Lanka. These trees are seen in the hills and valleys of Sabaragamuwa. They do not need care or attention. The ripe fruits fall done and are...
View ArticleKithulgala to Ginigathena, Sri Lanka
Mr. Kulatheepan - Accountant, Dr. Prabaharan - Surgeon, Dr.Queenie Veerasingam - Anaesthetist, Dr. Philip Veerasingam - Surgeon.At a roadside boutique
View ArticleGinigathena to Watawala
Preventing future landslides on the highwayNew design line-roomsRoadside motor repair shopChurch at WatawalaWatawala townWatawala PansalaWatawala hospitalBrand new hotel at Watawala
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"Tea Castle Hotel' near Devvon fallsDr. Prabaharan Surgeon, working at New Brunswick, Canada, near the Devon fallsThe Devon fallsA better view of Devon fallsDr, Philip Veerasingam, Mr. Raguseelan, Dr....
View ArticleAt the 'Tea Castle', Pathana, Sri Lanka.
A brass water boiler replica - giant size - used to boil water, to prepare tea, in tea boutiques in the 1950s in Ceylon.Near the entrance to the castleEntering the castleAn ornamental tea-potJames...
View ArticleCOVID-19 News, Sri Lanka
26th February 202024 hour curfew till 27th March. May later extend to 6th April before Sinhala & Tamil New Year.Daughters are going to work at Karawanella - Consultant Anaesthetist and MOIC, Blood...
View ArticleJaffna in 1889, Sri Lanka
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View ArticleView of 'Sri Paadha' - 'Sivanoli Paadha Malai' - 'Adam's Peak'
View of 'Sri Paadha' - 'Sivanoli Paadha Malai' - 'Adam's Peak', seen from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photo forwarded by Nimalan. Photo taken on a Huawei Nova 2i smart-phone.Clear skies over Colombo following...
View ArticleOld Ceylon,
Snake charmerCrossing a river by ferryDevil dancers exorcising a patientKnitting lace on 'beeralus'Betel sellerDalada Maligawa a hundred years agoBusy street sceneGypsy with a monkeyRiver transport,...
View ArticleA leisured life contemplating our home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka,...
The steel swing, which has seen our daughters growing up into adulthood.Pillows and cushions left out to dry.The ever-alert neighbor's cat, waiting near the bird feeder.
View ArticleCoconuts plucked by a tree climber, in our home garden.
A coconut tree climber collects Rs.300/= per tree he climbs. This was the rate in the Month of August 2022. On a sunny day of he climbs 10 trees in one hour he gets Rs.3000/=. The price of a coconut is...
View ArticleOur home garden sights, Solar water fountain, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.
'Small pond for 'Nelum' S -'Neelotpalam' TSolar powered, totally independent, water fountain floating in the pond.The height of the water spurted out, varies with the brightness of the sunlight.
View ArticleFruits of Sri Lanka
Oranges from Bibile, Pineapple, Durian, Opened Durian fruitMangoosteen fruitsJak fruit seeds and Rambuttan fruits Jak fruitAvocado, oranges, plantains and mangoes.
View Article'Arai moody', loin cover, jewelry,
Female children had this jewelry worn, suspended from the loin thread by two eyelets on the upper part of the jewelry. It is made of silver and covered the pudenda. It was worn often by the female...
View ArticleA very timid visit, to the Ladies hoste,l at De Saram Place, Colombo 10.
This incident was related to me by my friend the late Dr. Daya Rodrigo. One of our illustrious seniors at the Medical College, was what was called ‘capping’ (courting) a female medical student named...
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