Just returned from another trip to Sri Lanka – and although I only had a few photos of an outstanding sunset at Bentota beach and some amazing shadows transformed by a solar eclipse into trendy designer patterns, I also took the opportunity to belatedly upload a set from last September when Sanjiva organized a hike up from the southern lowlands to World’s End and Horton Plains.  Supposedly World’s End sports the most dramatic view (and lover’s leap) in Sri Lanka, and the surrounding Horton Plains contain a unique ecosystem.

We didn’t make it quite to the top, but did experience some steep climbing, amazing views and a Dr. Suess inspired landscape,

followed by a long winding return to civilization through an unbelievably steep tea plantation. 

The photos don’t do justice to the experience, but here they are anyway!

Photos from last week’s one-day stopover in Hong Kong on the way to Sri Lanka.  Spent most of the time trolling through the lively markets in Kowloon (flowers, birds, live fish, produce, you-name-it.)  Full flickr set here.

Publishing a simple song that’s been sitting in my inbox for many weeks, as the fall flurry of activity has ruled out any attempt at quite creative time. Finally finished this one only by getting out of town for a few days!

 

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