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Todays Image • The Lotus Tower

A Symbol Of Columbo, Sri Lanka Since 2018 Lotus Tower (Sinhala: නෙළුම් කුළුණ), or the Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 1,153 foot tall tower, located in central Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has become a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka and its Capital city. In 2019 it is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia. TheContinue reading “Todays Image • The Lotus Tower”

Todays Image • Egret with Water Buffalo

Just Hanging Out Taken on a day in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka Water buffalo graze along streams, lakes and open grassland, tails flicking, jaws moving. Around them struts a small, white egret, with some riding on the cow’s. It’s a familiar sight not just in America, but around the world. It’s a cattle egretContinue reading “Todays Image • Egret with Water Buffalo”

The Ten Thousand Buddhas

The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, located in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, is a famous Buddhist temple known for its stunning setting and the thousands of Buddha statues found throughout the complex. The monastery is a popular attraction and a significant Buddhist religious site in Hong Kong. The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Hong Kong was foundedContinue reading “The Ten Thousand Buddhas”

Yokohama Cruise Port To Tokyo

Cruise Port of Yokohama to Central Tokyo And Narita Airport Getting to and from your cruise in Yokohama can be a challenge. Taxis and transfers can be expensive and navigating public transportation requires a bit of research and dealing with a difficult language issue. In years of traveling the world, Japan was probably the mostContinue reading “Yokohama Cruise Port To Tokyo”

Port Of Call Columbo, Sri Lanka

The Capital of Sri Lanka, Columbo is an interesting mix of a modern metropolis and traditional Asian city. Winding streets packed with small shops and stalls mixed in with skyscrapers, temples, city markets and parks. Sri Lanka is officially a Buddhist country, while Sri Lankans practice a variety of religions. About 70% of Sri LankansContinue reading “Port Of Call Columbo, Sri Lanka”