by Sean | Jan 12, 2013 | Food, Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Travel
Anyone who has traveled through Sri Lanka will be familiar with the plethora of food vendors that sell their snacks on trains and busses. Wadi, a fried ball of chickpeas, curry leaves, and seasonings, is a staple in Sri Lanka. Sometimes your food comes in plastic...
by Sean | Jan 9, 2013 | Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Travel
The smell of salt water, sounds of soft jazz and sight of the setting sun overwhelm my senses. I’m sitting on the green of the Galle Face Hotel sipping on a cocktail made of arrack and Pimm’s, garnished with mint, lime, and cinnamon. Today marks the...
by Sean | Jan 7, 2013 | Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Travel
Two transfers and eight hours in transit, its 11:47pm and I’m back home in Trinco. This morning I woke up early and headed to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. When I arrived it was about noon, and I spent a few hours walking along the ruins, and really enjoying...
by Sean | Jan 6, 2013 | Fulbright, Sarvodaya, Sri Lanka
Face painted gold to lighten and brighten. Bangles rattling on her arms. Adorned in ounces of gold. This girl had just performed a dance at Sarvodaya’s Trinco New Year’s party. She was tired, sick of sitting in the auditorium, and ready to play outside....
by Sean | Jan 4, 2013 | Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Uncategorized
The Americans cooked Sri Lankan curries. The Sri Lankans prepared American pastries. Last night I had my amma (Sinhala for mother) and mallis (Sinhala for younger brother) over for dinner. This family found me the house I am renting, and has been looking out for me....