Living in Lanka

  • Cultural Curiosity
    A step-by-step guide to buying and wearing a sari for the first time
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  • Cultural Curiosity
    The tale of the unraveling sari
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  • Savoring Spice
    On why you really should try digging into a plate of rice and …
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  • Savoring Spice
    The journey from eating rice and beans to eating rice and curry
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    • A step-by-step guide to buying and wearing a sari for the first time

    A step-by-step guide to buying and wearing a sari for the first time

    If you’ve never worn a sari before, you may think that draping nine yards of fabric around yourself in an attractive way while … View Post
    The tale of the unraveling sari

    The tale of the unraveling sari

    Have you ever wrestled with nine yards of fabric and desperately tried to drape it around your body while watching YouTube tutorials? Yeah, er, … View Post
    On why you really should try digging into a plate of rice and curry with your hand

    On why you really should try digging into a plate of rice and curry with your hand

    Sri Lankans eat with their hands. Actually that’s not correct – Sri Lankans eat with their hand. Their right hand to be precise. (Unless … View Post
    The journey from eating rice and beans to eating rice and curry

    The journey from eating rice and beans to eating rice and curry

    June 2019 marked the 8-year anniversary of my having moved to Sri Lanka. You may be wondering what happens to someone who stays in this … View Post