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    • Day 13
    • Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 10:22 AM
    • ☁️ 19 °C
    • Altitude: 1,874 m
    • Sri LankaGregory Lake6°57’16” N  80°46’45” E

    Nuwara Eliya

    September 26, 2019 in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Also known as "Little England," as this was a favorite location during the colonial ers due to its higher elevation and mild climate. There are many features here reminiscent of the English. First is the old Windsor Hotel, dating from the period. Next is a former colonial administration building, now a bank. Next is the Turf Club, aka horse racing facility. Next is part of the golf club. Then one of the buildings reminiscent of European architecture. Last, of course, is tea. This is a major center of the Sri Lankan tea industry. This is one of the organic plantations.Read more

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