2nd August (written by Maddie)

Sabaragamuwa Group three has discovered an effective remedy for Gandarawatte/Moraketiara withdrawal symptoms. Take fifteen enthusiastic members of the University Secretaries English Speaking Club, add some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable, and spend six hours in conversation with them to improve their language skills. And they call this work?!?Our instructions were simple; engage them in discussion about the cultural differences between Sri Lanka and England. Topics ranged from deep discussions of politics and philosophy right through to favourite foods and music. We were also treated to dramatic performances based on folk tales against a backdrop of a waterfall and singing cicadas. Our (by now well rehearsed) rendition of ‘Lean On Me’ paled in comparison. We sincerely hope that they gained as much from the experience as we did.