Two Gentlemen Visit Sri Lanka

Two Gentlemen Visit Sri Lanka

Two Gentlemen Visit Sri Lanka

Andrew Sadler

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Editorial:
Sorejaw
Año de edición:
2016
Materia
Literatura de viajes
ISBN:
9780956937766
Páginas:
448
Encuadernación:
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A surgeon and a dentist return to Sri Lanka after 22 year absence for a two week visit.This is the story of how they travelled by car with a driver, Ishan, hired on arrival at the airport and how Ishan became their ‘Kind Companion’.The book includes details of where they travelled, where they stayed and what they found including visits to hospitals and the University of Peradeniya.The book is designed to be of assistance to others who intend to visit this hospitable country and includes details of costs and customs.  

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