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I stayed with friends in central Sri Lanka, last year. The villages of the area are very poor and shabby. Sri Lanka has failed to develop because of a 20 year long, vicious, civil war and terrorist champagne, which, happily, is now over. However, the people are gracious, gentle and proud. Like many Asians the have a simple joy of living, that we don't find in more developed countries. I took some picture of the life of the villages, most of which were not good, because my camera malfunctioned (well! I dropped it) Here is a typical merchant from the market, selling his fish. It shows something of the people who live in Aranayake. He looks happy and friendly. The fish look pretty fresh too!