Photo of the week: Sri Lankan Christmas
Five years ago, my husband and I spent Christmas in Sri Lanka. Our idyllic vacation was interrupted by the tsunami, which killed tens of thousands in this lovely little country and wreaked havoc on its economy. Luckily, we were in the center of the country when it struck and our only exposure was the chaos of survivors that poured into Colombo in the aftermath of this catastrophic event. I don’t think a holiday season will pass where we don’t think about that Christmas and the many who suffered from the fateful earthquake of 2004.
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I can’t imagine what it was like to have been in Sri Lanka during that time. We were married there last year and you can still see the tsunami’s devastation.
The Sri Lankans continue to suffer from lack of tourism due to the tsunami, their war (which is far away from tourist areas) and the economic downturn. The best thing that travelers can do for this country is to go and visit. You won’t be disappointed!
Yes, I agree. I’ve been following stories about the country’s progress (or lack thereof) in rebuilding post tsunami and it’s very sad that five years later, they are still suffering. Sri Lanka is a wonderfully beautiful country with amazing cultural sights. I would recommend it to anyone. Definitely a place to see.