Monthly Archives: February 2009

Smoothie Recipes

    PINA COLADA SMOOTHIE 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple,  untrained 1 banana, frozen 2 (6oz.) containers nonfat coconut yogurt,    frozen 1 cup nonfat milk Combine crushed pineapple, frozen banana, frozen yogurt, and milk in blender or food processor. …

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Try the best Chocolate Biscuit Pudding in town!!!

    Orders are taken for .. CHOCOLATE BISCUIT PUDDING as a delicious, scrumptious desert to serving on a very special occasion. There are Four Standard sizes available……… Option I  3/4 servings (Rs. 350/-) In attractive "Disposable Containers" Option II  …

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How much blood is in our body?

  About 5.6 liters of blood. Interesting notes: Your blood travels nearly 12,000 miles in one day. Your heart beats around 35 million times per year.  The heart pumps a million barrels of blood in an average lifetime

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Birds of Sri Lanka

Not only is Sri Lanka paradise for people but obviously for birds as well.  Sri Lanka has over 435 resident species of which 26 endemic ones. During Winter months migratory birds come from as far as Siberia and Europe. Bird …

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Singharaja Rain Fest – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sinharaja is one of the few virgin forests left in the world, The forest has series of mountains and ridges rising abruptly from 90m to 1170m above mean sea level.. . This forest covers an extent of about 11187 hectares …

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Immigration regulations for Travellers to Sri Lanka

A foreign national holding a valid passport, a return air ticket and sufficient funds is eligible for a 30 day visit visa at the airport  or entry port.  Two months extension from the end of 30 days can be obtained …

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Useful phone numbers

Accident Service 2691111 Police 2433333 Tourist Police 2503629 Fire and Ambulance 2422222 Public Transport Central bus stand 2329604-6 Main Railway station 2434215 Flight Information Sri Lankan 0197335555 Airport Katunayake 0197332677 Bribery Commission 2586257/2586841 Fraud Bureau 2583512/2691500 Health Blood bank 2695728 …

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Hakgala Under Threat

‘Hakgala under threat – A review of conservation status and management needs’ was launched by the Environmental Foundation Limited at the BMICH .  The book is a comprehensive document based on meticulous research and on site field work and facts …

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Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Holidays

by John Pollock About once a decade, my recessive motorcyclist gene kicks in. Dominant on the paternal side since my great-grandfather, and currently expressed by my father, brother and a sister, I usually restrict myself to a spin on a …

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Most Popular Waterfalls in Sri Lanka

  Diyaluma Fall At 171m, this is the third highest fall in Sri Lanka. The torrent of water cascades down to the Koslande Plateau and during rain it is a spectacular sight. Sadly, this enchanting fall visible from the Koslande …

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