Thursday, March 15, 2018 Climbed a monumental stairway to the stupas and viewpoints where Buddhism first took root in Sri Lanka. Inspected a 9th century hospital trough used to immerse patients in healing oils. Headed onwards to Habanara and arrived
A really big tree
Thursday, March 15, 2018 A quick stop at an enormous tree outside of Anuradhapura . Creepy guardian!
more Anuradhapura
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Anuradhapura
Wednesday, March 14, 2018Hot and humid day visiting the various temple sites around Anuradhapura. Humongous stupas, vast monestary complexes and palaces. Founded in the 4th century BC and the epicenter of Sri Lanka’s Buddhist civilization for 1300 years.
Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka
Monday, March 12, 2018 Spent the day exploring Colombo. Lovely hotel in the old Fort area walking distance to many sights. Dutch Hospital is a refurbished colonial-era complex which now houses trendy restaurants and shops. Also visited the Pettah area
A quick stop in Male
Sunday, March 11, 2018 Had a half day to walk around Male before heading to the airport for our mid-afternoon flight to Sri Lanka. Visited the National Museum and the old Friday Mosque – one of the few surviving mosques
Lots of fun in the hot, hot sun
Saturday, March 10, 2018 A half day of snorkeling. Took a speedboat out of Maafushi to visit 3 reefs. Plenty of turtles, gorgeous tropical fish and dolphins. Sadly, much of the coral was dead. Picnic lunch on a sandbar in
Scenes from Maafushi in The Maldives
Friday, March 9, 2019 Beautiful beaches and incredibly friendly people.
Speed boat Male to Maafushi
Thursday, March 8, 2018 Getting out to our island from the capital city of the Maldives, Male.
Half the countries of the world!
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 We are half way! Having reached the Maldives, we have now visited half the countries in today’s world. There are 193 UN countries, so country #97 is right in the middle. Of course we’ve visited several
Snowy and cold
Awfully chilly for BC, but beautiful. Why we’re headed off travelling again!
Colony Farm Walk
If we have to be home during the winter, then Vancouver is certainly one of the nicest places in Canada!
One flight left
Always great to be at Hong Kong airport. Means we’re almost home! Waiting for our last red-eye flight.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Farewell to Uzbekistan
Last dinner with our group. Flying to Almaty this afternoon.
Last Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Shakhrisabz
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More of Samarkand
More of Samarkand. Mausoleum of Tamerlane, The Registan, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, History Museum, and amazing sound and light show at the Registan. See full post and pictures on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.macie/posts/1401531106628364
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Drove to Samarkand today. Interesting visit to the ancient Ulug-Beg Observatory and the phenomenal Shah-i-Zinda necropolis of tombs, mosques and mausoleums. Fantastic tiles from the 14th century.