Colombo has treated me oh-so nicely, what with the executive floor stay at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo and the warm welcome of my counterparts in Dialog.
The Dialog guys were very generous and friendly. Hospitality is really a Southeast Asian thing. I have not been to a Southeast Asian country where the people were not as warm and sunny as the tropical weather. I love it!
Colombo still has the "old city feel," where ravens fly about any time of the day while ducks and pelicans float about on the lake.
Sri Lankans are predominantly Theravada Buddhists. I was extremely fascinated with the Buddhist temples and the monks clad in orange garb walking on the streets.
I looooooved it. A different place, a different feel. It was a welcome breather, despite that I was there to work and conduct several presentations.
Too bad I didn't have enough time to go around, much less shop for gemstones as the country is well-known for it.
The trip satisfied my wanderlust --- which never fades away in the first place. But instead of pacifying my restlessness, it just fueled it all the more. It reminded me of what I hope for, what I should do and where I'm supposed to be.
There is a reason and season for everything.
Colombo, thank you for the enlightenment.
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