Good morning, Lanka

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is also famous for its lush tea plantations, (think about an English Breakfast at a five star hotel), Dutch forts and untouched tropical beaches.

Mystically tucked beneath the southern tip of India, the tropical island of Sri Lanka is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Asia.

Lying between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, 'The Pearl of the Indian Ocean' packs everything from sandy beaches to lofty mountains, a geographical diversity that most other destinations can only dream of.

Founded on over 2500 years of rich cultural heritage, the island offers the chance to experience the splendor of a bygone era. From sprawling irrigation tanks to magnificent dagobas, Sri Lanka has enough ancient sites to excite even the most jaded of archaeologists.

Yes, there may be a civil war going on, but who cares……the tourists still flock despite the travel warnings about visiting the country. A day after you arrive, an explosion may go off and there may be roadblocks everywhere…but, it's still reasonably safe for visitors.

For those who know South Africa, Sri Lanka reminds you of a mixture of the KwaZulu Natal North Coast, plus Umhlanga and more like Tongaat and Stanger.

Basically, it's bustling, busy, hot and humid.

The tourist industry has suffered as a result of the violence and the tsunami three years ago, but it still lures adventurous holidaymakers and those who prefer an un-packaged destination And, believe it or not, it is one of the more peaceful places, though it’s classified as violent and it sounds almost mystical, but there is something about Sri Lanka that do touch a few rather deep, that they stay on.

They say Sri Lanka is a gentler, kinder version of India. But, this itself is enough of an assault on the senses. There's not much prettiness around. But there are similarities and despite it all, it is all rather charming in a faded colonial sort of way. And for an Indian he is totally at home.

For the westerner, the restaurants appear friendly; the prices are dirt cheap and the fare surprisingly delicious.

There's little to do at night for those who are not night-clubbers, so you can head for bed early and wake up to a slap-up English breakfast waiting for me with a cup of the finest Ceylon tea, bacon and eggs, a basket of toast and a platter of freshly cut fruit.

What a way to start the day.

Good morning, Lanka !!!!

A holiday in Sri Lanka is not simply a vacation, but an experience that will change the way you look at Asia itself.

Thought for tomorrow

Never argue with Idiots. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience

Vodka And Sermon !

A new priest at his first mass was so nervous that he could hardly speak. After mass, he asked the monsignor how he had done.The monsignor replied, " When I am worried about getting nervous on the pulpit, I put a glass of vodka next to the water glass. If I start to get nervous, I take a sip."

So next Sunday he took the monsignor's advice.

At the beginning of the sermon, he got nervous and took a drink.

He proceeded to talk up a storm.

Upon his return to his office after the mass, he found the following note on the door:

1) Sip the vodka, don't gulp.

2) There are 10 commandments, not 12.

3) There are 12 disciples, not 10.

4) Jesus was consecrated, not constipated.

5) Jacob wagered his donkey, he did not bet his ass

6) We do not refer to Jesus Christ as the late J.C.

7) The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not referred to as Daddy, Junior and the spook.

8) David slew Goliath, he did not kick the $$=+ out of him.

9) When David was hit by a rock and was knocked off his donkey, don't say he was stoned off his ass.

10)We do not refer to the cross as the "Big T."

11)What Jesus said at the last supper was "take this bread and eat it for it's my body." He did not say.. Eat me

12)The Virgin Mary is not called " Mary with the Cherry,.

13)The recommended grace before a meal is not: Rub-A-Dub-Dub thanks for the grub, Yeah God.

14)Next Sunday there will be a taffy pulling contest at St.Peter's not a peter pulling contest at St. Taffy's....

Thought for tomorrow

A Little girl and her father were crossing a bridge. The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter to hold her hand so that she wouldn't fall into the river.

The little girl, however, in return, asked the father to hold her hand.

"What's the difference?" asked the puzzled father.

"There's a big difference," replied the little girl. "If I hold your hand and something happens to me, chances are that I may let your hand go. But if you hold my hand, I know for sure that no matter what happens, you will never let my hand go."

In any relationship, the essence of trust is not in its bind, but in its bond.

So hold the hand of the person who loves you rather than expecting them to hold yours...

This message although short, carries a lot of feelings.

Opening For A Gynecologist's Assistant

A young man goes into the Job Centre in Jacksonville, Florida , and sees a card advertising for a Gynecologist's Assistant.

Interested he goes to learn more - 'Can you give me some more details about this?' he asks the guy behind the desk.

The Job Centre man sorts through his files & replies - 'Oh yes here it is: The job entails you getting the lady patients ready for the gynecologist.
You have to help them out of their underwear, lie them down and carefully wash their genital regions.

You then apply shaving foam and gently shave off all their pubic hair then rub in soothing oils so that they're ready for the gynecologist's examination. There's an annual salary of $45,000, but you're going to have to go to Oxford, Mississippi.

That's about 620 miles fom here.'

'Oh why, is that where the job's is located?'

'No sir - that's where the end of the applicants line is!'