On paper I’m a Buddhist. But I suppose we’re a lot of things on paper, which we’re not in real life. Paradoxically, I think I’m more of a superstitious existentialist (Existentialism: A philosophy that emphasizes the uniqueness and isolation of the individual experience in a hostile or indifferent universe, regards human existence as unexplainable, and [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Sanctimony and Matters of Faith
Posted in Buddhism, Culture, Existentialism, Incidents, Religion, Society, Sri Lanka, Thoughts on January 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
It Was A Peaceful Day in Pinnawala, Until…
Posted in Animals, Nature, Photos, Sri Lanka, The Wild, Travel on January 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I had never been to the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala before December 2007. True I was progressing on my 21 things to do before I turn 21 list by seeing a new place in Sri Lanka. I wasn’t too enthusiastic- nature really is not always my thing. I’m more of a culture gal myself. [...]
Sometimes It Feels Just Like I’m Falling in the Ocean
Posted in Photos, Random, Sri Lanka, Travel on January 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
A line from a Blue October song called “Into the Ocean” which I love and often mention. It’s certainly descriptive of this overwhelming experience which can only be summed up as a sensation of feeling “just like I’m falling in the ocean” It’s actually rather depressing but it has that balance of [...]
Flight to Salvation?
Posted in Architecture, Photos, Sri Lanka, Travel on January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My favourite picture of the lot, which was quite unexpected seeing as the bird in the composition wasn’t um… planned The building is a Dutch church circa… um old seeing as I’m never too good with dates and I forgot to note it down.
Doorways
Posted in Architecture, Photos, Sri Lanka, Travel on January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There was this quirky little house with beautiful doors and windows of which I really just had to take a picture. Yes, I’m still an art historian! I think the carvings are of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi sitting upon a lotus, flanked by two elephants signifying wealth and prosperity. It didn’t seem like [...]
An Afternoon on the Beach
Posted in Photos, Sri Lanka, Travel on January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This was a little hidden stretch of sand at the bottom of a crumbling old staircase leading down from the Galle lighthouse, which evidently turned out to be unexpectedly busy with bathers and picnicking! But then I’m not a local and just thought it was actually unknown!
Crash
Posted in Photos, Sri Lanka, Travel on January 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The waves crashing against the side of the old fort walls as it has for many centuries, was almost poetic and oddly significant telling of the toll of time.
Enlightened
Posted in Architecture, Photos, Sri Lanka, Travel on January 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Standing atop the ramparts, the Galle Fort lighthouse is a dazzling sight as it sparkles in the distance.
Harmony
Posted in Architecture, Photos, Sri Lanka, Travel on January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Someone told me a while back that this was an old Dutch church which had been converted into a Mosque. I’m not sure how accurate it is but glistening white in the bright afternoon sun- it was simply in harmony with the world.
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