Posted in Singapore, creation critters and crops on Jul 20th, 2006 No Comments »
Since we enjoy birdwatching a lot, we didn’t skip Jurong Bird Park this time. Loaded with bags and a not so light stroller, a baby in my arms and 2 older kids in tow, we boarded a taxi and off we went to this very lovely park. It has been our plan ever since we […]
Posted in Sri Lanka, creation critters and crops on Apr 9th, 2006 No Comments »
From Habantota, we went straight to Bundala before the sun is up. The birds are early risers so we should catch up while they are busy hunting for breakfast. We had ours of sandwiches, juice and rolls in the van. The kids have their bird field guide, binoculars, camera, pens and notebooks ready. My daughter […]
Posted in creation critters and crops on Mar 22nd, 2006 No Comments »
Never have we seen them so close… not even in the forests were we had the chance to study them closer. This afternoon, we were so ecstatic to find out that a pair of kingfishers decided to move in the vacant building blocking our view of the street. The windows were still open without panes. […]
Posted in Sri Lanka, creation critters and crops on Feb 21st, 2006 No Comments »
Last Friday, it was already late in the afternoon when we traveled south of Colombo (2 hours away) to Bentota. After checking in our hotel and a quick dinner, we put on dark clothing. Vibrant Bea and the Gentle Zephyr, Fuzzy packed a flashlight, a guidebook and a camera. Ragamuffin was still awake but I […]
Posted in Sri Lanka, creation critters and crops on Jun 27th, 2005 No Comments »
After visiting the orphaned elephants, this magnificent garden struck us in awe. In 1371, it was first known as the Queen’s pleasure garden. Royalties were entertained here in the 1700s. Some of the trees were even planted by royalty and leaders from other nations. One tree was bearing down with what we thought at first […]
Posted in Sri Lanka, creation critters and crops on Jun 25th, 2005 No Comments »
We visited Pinnawela where orphaned elephants are cared for. It has become the most popular attraction in Sri Lanka. Aside from this place, it is only at peraheras (processions) you see these giants at close range in big numbers. They are handled and controlled by mahouts so much like a shepherd keeping aflock of sheep. […]