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| The bold and the brave |
AVERTISTMENTS |
 “A coward turns away but the brave man’s choice is danger,” said British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Dr. Peter Hayes quoting Euripides, the ancient Greek writer. His words aptly described the courageous actions of the everyday heroes who were honoured at the BMICH last Wednesday. These people could have easily opted to not do what they did. But by risking their lives and doing something extraordinary they helped save another’s life. |
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| Leopard trail |
 A hundred and forty kilometres away from the city, I was somewhere in the Habarana wilderness last week when my phone rang. It was a call from Yala, from a dear friend, guide Prabash reporting the exciting news of two new cubs spotted at Suduwelimulla in Yala. Coincidentally, it was Prabash who had made the first spotting of the new cubs at Padi Kema around this time last year. |
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| Hotel with
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 Haputale has always been one of my favourite places to visit in Sri Lanka. The confident commerce and friendly bustle of this town straddling the upcountry railway line, and the staggering views as the high street seems to soar off into the distant horizon, are captivating. People go about their business without worrying about strangers in their midst, and the easy-going atmosphere of the place appeals to independent travellers, both local and foreign.In the past the problem when visiting Haputale has been: where to stay? |
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