How to pronounce “Batticaloa”
December 22nd, 2008Comments Off
Batticaloa seems like a very daunting word to pronounce. But fear not, here’s how:
BAA • tick • low
The accent is on the first of the 3 syllables. That’s it.
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Some background, according to Bennett…
July 30th, 2008Comments Off
Let me tell you a story.
When I first arrived in Batticaloa almost three years ago, it was only a few months after the tsunamis had hit. One day, after watching a van drive by sporting the flag of a well-known American aid organization (that shall remain anonymous), my friend Jesu turned to me and said, "All they are doing is cheating us!"
"How so?" I asked.
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