Dry Zone Botanic Gardens, Sri Lanka
June 10, 2025
A relatively new Botanic Garden in Sri Lanka currently receives few visitors, but ProfessorAbe and his wife went along and enjoyed it.
A relatively new Botanic Garden in Sri Lanka currently receives few visitors, but ProfessorAbe and his wife went along and enjoyed it.
A nationwide census of ‘nuisance wildlife’ that threaten agriculture will begin soon
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Two tall rock-cut Buddha statues are the topic of today’s post by ProfessorAbe, who considers the plausibility of a local legend about their origin.
The remains of an ancient palace and fortress attract ProfessorAbe and his wife to a spot in the Sri Lankan jungle
A large rock carving depicting a standing Buddha is the primary reason for ProfessorAbe’s visit to this temple, but there is a lot more to see here.
ProfessorAbe takes us to Ambalangoda in south-western Sri Lanka, to look at one of the town’s Buddhist temples
Traditional Sri Lankan dress and music provide popular entertainment at weddings. This handsome group of young people are professional entertainers and were a charming and engaging bunch.
The jungle fowl is Sri Lanka’s national bird. Yes, I know, a kind of chicken – but a very pretty one. And no: I don’t
Sumptuous breakfasts, fabulous views, and a couple of trains all feature in ProfessorAbe’s latest post
A relatively new Botanic Garden in Sri Lanka currently receives few visitors, but ProfessorAbe and his wife went along and enjoyed it.
A nationwide census of ‘nuisance wildlife’ that threaten agriculture will begin soon
Explore comprehensive expat health insurance options in Sri Lanka. Expert advice to find the right plan for you.(sponsored content)
Two tall rock-cut Buddha statues are the topic of today’s post by ProfessorAbe, who considers the plausibility of a local legend about their origin.
The remains of an ancient palace and fortress attract ProfessorAbe and his wife to a spot in the Sri Lankan jungle
A large rock carving depicting a standing Buddha is the primary reason for ProfessorAbe’s visit to this temple, but there is a lot more to see here.
ProfessorAbe takes us to Ambalangoda in south-western Sri Lanka, to look at one of the town’s Buddhist temples
Traditional Sri Lankan dress and music provide popular entertainment at weddings. This handsome group of young people are professional entertainers and were a charming and engaging bunch.
The jungle fowl is Sri Lanka’s national bird. Yes, I know, a kind of chicken – but a very pretty
Sumptuous breakfasts, fabulous views, and a couple of trains all feature in ProfessorAbe’s latest post