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Today, we left Mannar and immediately went through a marshy bird sanctuary. A little later on, palm trees again were replaced by more familiar coconut trees. Wild peacocks and monkeys became a more familiar sight than the wild burros of the last few days. Also, the main script on the signs went from Tamil to Sinhala. All of the changes occurred before our arrival in Mihintale at just a bit past noon. These changes took place in bus rides costing us a total of $US 1.75 each.
I love variety. I crave change. I am happy here.