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17 Nabbed at Lahugala. 15 Min. West of Arugam Bay

Published on 01/11/2010 in Blogs, Environmental, From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters, people, press coverage, Security & Safety and services. 0 Comments

By U. Wijesinghe and Saman Ratnayake

17 persons were taken into custody yesterday for allegedly clearing and cultivating land belonging to the Lahugala forest reserve, a spokesman for the Lahugala Wild Life office said.

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A tractor belonging to the suspects had also been taken into police custody. Residents of the area had complained that various groups had cleared a large stretch of land belonging to the Lahugala forest reserve for cultivation and they called on the government to take action to stop the destruction of the forest.

Officers of the wild life offices in Lahugala and Baduluwela were involved in the operation to arrest the suspects while the Civil Defence Force provided backup.

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Community-based development vital for Arugam Bay

Published on 01/11/2010 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, Ideas and people. 0 Comments

The Arugam Bay Tourism Association (ABTA) has commenced an English language course for the youth of this popular beach town, as a first step in introducing community-based development initiatives, aimed at enhancing the capabilities and potential of the community of Arugam Bay Voltaren ointment cost .

With Actoplus met generic Arugam Bay being a popular tourist destination, improving the knowledge of English and creating greater awareness of its importance among the people, is vital for the future development of the industry as well as the individual, said M. H. A. Raheem, Chairman of ABTA. The ongoing spoken English training programme also will support the Government initiatives of attracting 2.5 million tourists by 2016. Continue reading ‘Community-based development vital for Arugam Bay’

Weekly fair at Panama

Published on 27/10/2010 in From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters, press coverage and services. 0 Comments

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A weekly fair has been started in Panama, off Puttuvil.

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Panama Point. Overlooking the lagoon. Arugam Bay in the distance

This fair will be a great boon to farmers in the Hulannuge, Lahugala, Korullanpokuna, Masavva, Panama, Ragamvela and Veveyaya areas.

Eastern Province Education Transport, Land Development and Cultural Affairs Minister Wimalaweera Dissanayake said the fair will act as a mode for farmers to sell their produce.

Maize, Chilli, green gram and brinjal, ground nut are cultivated in a large way in the Lahugala Divisional Secretariat. These cultivations have a ready made market at the Paanama fair.

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Pimp my (Arugam) ride

Published on 10/10/2010 in Blogs, front page, Humour, people and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

Another long delay between posts a?? must get into the habit of blogging more frequently! In our defence, Stu and I have been on full-time tour guide duty recently, first hosting our friend John from London for a fortnight and then my parents for just over a week.

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Ita??s been great having the opportunity to catch up with news from home (not to mention getting a vital resupply of gin and books). Wea??ve done a fair bit of touring around the country, along with showing off some of the sights that Arugam Bay has to offer. Wea??re both really loving being here right now and having people here to go ooh and aah at the beautiful beaches and great food has reinforced just how lucky we are. Continue reading ‘Pimp my (Arugam) ride’

My destination? Arugam Bay, the countrya??s surfing capital

Published on 08/10/2010 in accomodation, Blogs, cabanas, front page, guesthouse, surf, the bay and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

Becky Lucas tours Sri Lanka to reach the worlda??s new surfing hotspot

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Ia??m sitting in the back of a rather bespoke mini-van: fur lines the floor, stickers speckle the ceiling, and Boney M rocks the stereo. The car has already been stopped by the police twice a?? though not for the crazy interior. Rather, Ia??m in Colombo, heading from the airport to the train station, and, 16 months after the end of the civil war, police stops are as much a part of getting around as horns and dodging stray dogs. My destination? Arugam Bay, the countrya??s surfing capital. Ia??ve tried the sport in Dubai, though not mastered it, mainly due to the flatness of the Gulf a?? as well as the early starts. Instead of hiring a limo a?? an affordable option, no less a?? Ia??ve chosen to brave the 10-hour train journey from Colombo right to Arugam on the east coast.

My first lesson to impart: book ahead. Continue reading ‘My destination? Arugam Bay, the countrya??s surfing capital’

Arugam Bay: The 4th Best Surf Spot in the World

Published on 07/10/2010 in Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, front page, Kitesurf, press coverage, surf and Wind Surf. 0 Comments

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With so many good surf spots around the world, a perfect wave is breaking somewhere right now. What makes a surf spot better than another? Most surfers would agree that the quality of the wave has to be very high. To be the best, it has to break consistently and provide a barrel section where the wave goes hollow. Also, the longer it goes for, the better. Herea??s our list of the best surf spots in the world.

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Air Taxi to Arugam Bay

Published on 03/10/2010 in front page. 17 Comments
SriLankan Air Taxi takes to the skies again

SriLankan Airlines will re-launch its domestic float plane service – SriLankan Air Taxi – commencing December in time for the winter tourist season.

SriLankan’s Head of Worldwide Sales Mohamed Fazeel said ” We will shortly be adding a new dimension to domestic travel, enabling travellers to reach most parts of the island within 40 minutes. International visitors arriving in Sri Lanka can go straight on to their destinations with convenient connections.”

SriLankan is planning to acquire two Twin Otter aircraft for the operation, each with a capacity of up to 15 passengers.

These twin-engined aircraft are currently being sourced. “SriLankan Air Taxi will supplement the country’s existing land-based domestic air services, as there are many parts of the country in which aerodromes are not conveniently located, but there are plenty of rivers and lakes that can serve as waterdromes. Continue reading ‘Air Taxi to Arugam Bay’

Ecotourism is the way forward for Arugam Bay

Published on 28/09/2010 in front page. 1 Comment

A new strategy focusing on sustainable community-based ecotourism is the way forward for Arugam Bay, which is regarded as one of the topmost surf points in the world and Sri Lanka’s best surfing destination, said M. H. A. Raheem, Chairman of the Arugam Bay Tourism Association.

ABTA President M.H.A.Rahim

He made this observation following discussions with several governmental and non-governmental organisations in the light of ongoing development efforts in the area. Continue reading ‘Ecotourism is the way forward for Arugam Bay’

Arugam on a Post Stamp

Published on 26/09/2010 in Culture, front page, Ideas, Money Matters, services and the bay. 0 Comments
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Published on 25/09/2010 in front page. 0 Comments

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Arugam Bay a?? A Surfers Paradise

Published on 24/09/2010 in Blogs, front page, press coverage, surf, the bay and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

Situated in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, is a bay on the Indian Ocean known as Arugam Bay a?? a surfing paradise for the water-sporting enthusiast.

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Located in Arugam, this coastal haven has been through a number of unfortunate circumstances and

one such stand out is the devastating Tsunami that wiped out half of Arugam Bay’s Historical stock prices exelon corp buildings, houses and its population in 2004. However, due to its popular attractions and its waves that enthral a surfer, this bay has significantly recovered over the years. Tourists from all walks of life have come together to make Arugam Bay one of the country’s most preferred destinations. The beach here is known among many as one of the best around the world and with its picturesque settings and its tranquil atmosphere, makes Arugam Bay an adventure for a traveller worth discovering. The Arugam Bay Surf Point is far more superior to the other parts of the beach due to the extensive work that has gone into it; this section of the bay was transformed from a wreck to a beautiful coastal paradise. Arugam Bay is also known for its fishing hamlets and sea folk that gather themselves into fishing boats and sail the seas of the bay, bringing in a fine catch of ocean specimen for their families and to seek their daily livelihood. Another spectacle at this place is its vibrant nightlife and parties almost during each weekend, so a traveller will be fascinated with the area’s activities and other relaxing recreations. Arugam Bay has also become a surfer’s foremost destination and as a result, a world-renowned surfing competition is held every year by international event planners at this prestigious venue. This small remote area in the Island of Sri Lanka has a populace of over 2,500 residents and is probably one of the country’s most treasured coasts. Continue reading ‘Arugam Bay a?? A Surfers Paradise’

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Published on 23/09/2010 in front page and Traveler's Reports. 2 Comments

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Published on 16/09/2010 in Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, front page, surf, the bay and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

Elephant Safari at Arugam Bay

Published on 16/09/2010 in Blogs, front page, Traveler's Reports and wild life. 0 Comments

Nancy has really wanted to engage with elephants while in Sri Lanka; she so loves them. We looked into the possibility of visiting elephant orphanages and retirement centres.
One at Kegalle on the way to Kandy looked like it might work. It’s run by a Westerner, but wea??ve heard some murmurings about questionable ethics as it maintains a breeding programa??for what purpose? A clearly legitimate sanctuary, also at Kegalle, was a possibility, but the gate fee is rather expensive for our budget.
The third option was one we took up while visiting Arugam Baya??an elephant safari, something thata??s offered in a number of Sri Lankan national parks. Of course, you cana??t get too close, so photographs are only possible under unexpected circumstances or with good telephoto equipment. We hired a tuk-tuk and driver through our hotel and at 4:00 p.m. headed out along the main highway to Lahugala National Park about fifteen kilometres out of town. In the excitement of the journey, I wasna??t as attentive as I might have been to the amazing savannah landscape and arid woodlands as I was on the return journey; so our first palpable experience was the goal of arriving at a huge expanse of savannah grassland with shallow lakes off in the distance Elephant Between Tres

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. Our guide informed us that the entire landscape would remain under shallow water during the rainy season and become a sea of wetland sanctuary for all manner of water and wading birds that would share the land with the hundred or so wild elephants that live there.

No sooner had we arrived than we saw off in the middle distance three elephants browsing on the grassland with another seven or eight in the far distance. We left the Cheap midamor Continue reading ‘Elephant Safari at Arugam Bay’

Canadians and the AbaY Tuk Tuk scam mafia

Published on 16/09/2010 in Blogs, front page, Humour, Money Matters, people, services and taxis. 3 Comments

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We attempted to find a short cut from Arugam Bay to Tissamaharama by heading along the coast through Yala National Park, a bite-sized chunk of parkland out of the South-East corner of the map of Sri Lanka; but we could discover no means of transit and were advised that there were towns approaching it that were still militarily impassable.
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Consequently our journey became a six-hour bus ride in searing heat, particularly when one added the heat from the constantly overworked engine and gearbox of the bus, and the heat thrown up from the black asphalted roads. We knew it would be an exhausting day, but we’re getting pretty used to this and can always console ourselves with the thought that things could be worsea??we could be travelling by train! Before our bus ride could begin, however, we had a few little snags to overcome.
No matter who we asked, we got a different answer about what busses were leaving Arugam Bay and at what times. Absolutely no official information! We were up early enough to make a leisurely start; but by the time we were out at the roadside, a very convincing tuk-tuk driver lied and said wea??d missed the direct bus from Arugam Bay. Sakura Guest House With Hosts

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He convinced us that we needed to cross the causeway into Potuvil, which was a short enough journey, so we let him take us. As we arrived at the bus stand in Potuvil, a bus pulled out and roared off. A dozen tuk-tuk drivers howled in convincing chorus that it was the only bus of the day to get us to Tissamaharama.
One tuk-tuk driver convinced us (against all logic) that he could catch the bus if we hopped in his tuk-tuk quickly. After a few kilometres of falling further and further behind, we told him to return us to Potuvil. Despondently, we disembarked and were trying to pull ourselves together to consider our options when another bus went screaming by. This time a tuk-tuk driver who was quickly on the ball pulled up beside us and urged us Continue reading ‘Canadians and the AbaY Tuk Tuk scam mafia’

Canadian Visitors view of Arugam Bay

Published on 15/09/2010 in accomodation, Blogs, front page, guesthouse, restaurants and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

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We awoke in our cabana on our first full day in Arugam Bay. No conventional windows in our nest on stiltsa??just large drop-down and lift-up shutters that open unglazed sea-view portals allowing balmy tropical breezes to flow unimpeded through the large room.

Arugam Bay. Beach. Not exactly overcrowded

Clapboard–gapped in places–provided rudimentary walls that did little to stifle the predominant thunder of the breakers below. I was the one who had the pleasure of opening up the room on our first morning and looked out across this beautiful bay in brilliant morning light, amplified in the golden sand receiving the white surf to the whitely, lightly hazed horizon, all under the bluest sky. Topical birds with colourful sounds sang pagan matins from the palms around the exquisite, but rather neglected groundsa??for here, as it would become apparent in the rest of Order silvitra Arugam Bay, motivation seems to be still floundering in currents of hopelessness left over from ebb and flow of conflict and tsunami floods. After our small dinner of cold vegetable rotis from the previous night, we were very hungry for breakfast; so after dressing and a quick visit to the water’s edge to anoint each other with the waters of the Indian Ocean, we headed out to the main road where we hoped that our experience of unmotivated food vendors of the night before would look like something different in the morning light View From Our Room at Rock View

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View From Our Room at Rock View
. We were surprised to find little change. One rather busy place seemed to have its clientele, but refused to tell us their prices for food until it had been checked out along a chain of people into the dark inside. We were invited to enter with no answers provided, until our insistence brought an answer Continue reading ‘Canadian Visitors view of Arugam Bay’