Greetings from Sri Lanka
Unity in Diversity
Sakkotai Cape, located near the town of Point Pedro in the Jaffna District, is recognised as the northernmost point of Sri Lanka. The shoreline here is rocky, with colourful fishing boats pulled up on the beaches. A short jetty marks the exact spot with a sign bearing the national flag and what seemed to me to be its unofficial motto:
Unity in Diversity is the Strength of Sri Lanka.
When we visited a small group of young boys tried to sell us seashells, with no success!
32 Comments
wetanddustyroads
That’s not a bad (unofficial) motto for a country to have!
Sarah Wilkie
I agree 🙂
grandmisadventures
love this little piece of Sri Lanka with the waves and the flag and the boys selling shells
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you very much Meg 😊
the eternal traveller
What an excellent motto – we could all do better at living with this in mind. I guess you have to give those boys credit for trying.
Sarah Wilkie
I bet those boys do get the occasional sale! Some of the shells were lovely. But even if we wanted one I’m not sure we’d be allowed to take it home 😀
the eternal traveller
We certainly wouldn’t. The rules are very strict here.
Annie Berger
Fun to read about a city in Sri Lanka I hadn’t heard about before, Sarah. Looking forward to seeing more of your takes on the island nation.
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you Annie 😀 I’ll try to share more as we go but wifi is iffy in some hotels so it may be as much as I’d like to.
Rose
“Unity in Diversity” is so perfectly worded. It lets us be individuals, while standing together for each other. Love it. 💞
Sarah Wilkie
Yes, I thought you would like this and for just that reason – as I do too!
Marie
Have a great time – one of our favourite trips…..
Sarah Wilkie
We’re really enjoying it 😀
Leanne Cole
That is a good sign for everyone.
Sarah Wilkie
Yes, a great message!
EgÃdio
Excellent message!
Sarah Wilkie
I thought so!
Anabel @ The Glasgow Gallivanter
It’s a great aspiration though I’m not sure they’ve always stuck to it! Selling seashells on the seashore is … optimistic.
Sarah Wilkie
It’s very true that they haven’t but there seems to be a genuine desire to do so now.
Anabel @ The Glasgow Gallivanter
Good to hear.
margaret21
Thanks for th postcard. Good to have a view that’s not rain-sodden!
Sarah Wilkie
As it happens we did get rain a couple of days ago but none up here in the north – 30 degrees and sunny all the way!
margaret21
Just keep it quiet eh? 😉
Alison
Hope you’re having fun 😊
Sarah Wilkie
Yesthanks, having a great trip 😀 From what I’ve seen on Facebook, you are too?
Alison
We’ve been visiting Anthony’s brother
Sue
Thanks for the postcard, and enjoy the rest of the trip!
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you Sue 😀
restlessjo
It’s a good motto xx
Sarah Wilkie
Exactly what I thought!
Teresa
Nice to get a postcard from you. Have a great time Sarah.
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you 😀 I’ll try tosend more, wifi permitting!