“The Most Beautiful Train Ride in the World” (Part 1)

“The Most Beautiful Train Ride in the World” (Part 1)

by | Jan 17, 2023

Riding the Ella Odyssey: The Path Less Chosen (Part 1 of 5) One of the happier and more helpful delusions of travel is that one is on a quest. —Paul Theroux “The Slow Train to Kandy” Ghost Train to the Eastern Star We arrived in Sri Lanka the last day of February 2022...
How Writing a Book Is Like Moving to a New Place

How Writing a Book Is Like Moving to a New Place

by | Dec 20, 2022

At the beginning of 2022, my wife and I were presented with a special opportunity: She was offered a position working to streamline investment in eco-tourism in Sri Lanka. It would mean moving to the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo for ten months and taking my writing...
Now Is the Time to Consider Sri Lanka

Now Is the Time to Consider Sri Lanka

by | Dec 6, 2022

Considering your next vacation? You should consider Sri Lanka Here are a few thoughts to make the most of the trip (One being, is it safe to go there?) Okay, big questions first: Isn’t Sri Lanka in the middle of a financial crisis? Didn’t they just have rioting in the...
Sri Lanka in Interesting Times

Sri Lanka in Interesting Times

by | Oct 27, 2022 | 4 comments

There is a Chinese curse which says, “May he live in interesting times.” Like it or not we live in interesting times. They are times of danger and uncertainty; but they are also more open to the creative energy of men than any other time in history.[1] —Robert...