It’s been a while. This post is a short update on the last 8 months that provides some context and scene setting for the recommencement of the isthistoospicy blog. In…
One of the best things about Sri Lanka was all the tropical fresh fruit and vegetables. Going to the market on the way home from work was always a…
In Mullativu we helped set up a community run poultry farm with our local partner ADT. ADT had been undertaking a community development project in the village and one…
In Killinochichi we set up a community farm for 20 families with our local partner LEADS. This project provides land and equipment for families to farm fruit and vegetables…
One the projects we set up for Palmera during our time in Sri Lanka was the establishment of two women’s groups to sell products made from the leaves of the…
Tuk Tuks are as ubiquitous in Sri Lanka as trams are in Melbourne. All colours of the rainbow these three wheel tin-pots are the transportation powerhouse of the country. They…
Jaffna would have to be one of the most religious places in the world. There must be a church and a temple for every person in the town. A blessing…
For most of this year we lived a stone’s throw from Dehiwela beach. It was my running track, a place to have a beer, a place to relax. On weekends…
Galle Face Green is a bit of a misnomer. It really should be Galle Face Brown, or Galle Face Dirt. Regardless of a more appropriate name it is one of…
There are two sides to Colombo Zoo. It’s both a depressing place and a hopeful place. It’s like going back in time to when zoos were about displaying the trophies…