When we lived in Hoi An Vietnam, we started to discover workshops and small factories “off the beaten path”, dedicated to local crafts, dried fish and boat repair. The rustic, visually interesting workshops were teaming with activity, and always delivered a…
Vesak is the religious and cultural festival which celebrates Buddha’s birthday. It is always celebrated on the the first full moon, in the month of May! Ben is on a business trip in Vancouver, Canada. I however, am here in…
Our days here seem to start early. We wake up with the light and the sounds of the birds. And the occasional bark of the dogs. And sometimes the deep growl of monkeys. There is one dissonant sound, though. The…
We think of ourselves as animal friendly. Peta tends to err toward the side of “animal rights activism”. But our new home in Dalawella, Sri Lanka, is forcing us to consider what our views are to specific members of the…
When at the market we discover a tiny spice shop. The shelves are lined with huge jars of bright orange turmeric, cumin, garam masala, cinnamon and more. After making our selection to take home, Peta is drawn to a large…
We’re back in Sri Lanka, for work, making this our third visit, and we are taking the opportunity for a weekend escapade in the Galle region in the South. Our destination: Unawatuna. After a week in the bustling capital city…