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4) Serendipity

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While in Colombo, I managed to locate a maze of little shops still selling items that made the island a favorite among the ancient traders of the world. The small shops on the narrow streets of Colombo seem to call out, “Look we sold sapphires here.” Sparkling exotic gemstones have always caught by eye.  I found a superb moonstone I couldn’t resist
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After leaving Colombo, my driver and I assended up old winding roads to the green hillsides of the Highlands to see the ancient cities and tea plantations. I knew Sri Lanka was known for exporting tea. Seeing a tea plantation was high on my list of things to experience. Tea terraces perched on top of hills are a grand spectacle.

 In 1824, the British brought the first tea plant to Ceylon from China. By1867, 19 acres of tea plants were planted in Kandy. By 1965, Sri Lanka became the world leader in exporting tea.

 After a week or so in the cool magnificent highlands, we slowly descended the unending twisting roads. Along the way breath-taking views were commonplace until we reached the southern tip of the tear-shaped island.

Taken in: Sri Lanka / Western Province / Panadura Division / Pattieliya (show map)

Taken on: September 13, 2008

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Camera: Nikon D40, f/6.3, 1/160 sec, 55mm (=82mm), ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D40
Lens:	AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
Aperture:	f/6.3
Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length:	55mm (35mm equivalent: 82mm)
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Not Defined
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Photos 1.0.1
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