Nature's Fist
Like most people, we come to Sri Lanka for the Nature. We come for the warm Indian Ocean water, and for its turtles, whales, dolphins and its bounty of fish; we come for the gentle breezes that bring the smell of the sea; we come for the emerald palm groves and wild jungles; we come for exotic wildlife and birdlife of its parks and open spaces. Nature is our friend. Most of the time. But Nature can be abusive and downright mean. I’m not talking about the deadly earthquakes of