The Silver Shore*

After going through this particular post by seanhenricus I was reminded of how beautiful the Nilaveli Beach is. (Great photography there by the way).

Although most of this is out of nostalgia and just homesickness (I'm about to buy plane tickets), I remember this magical place and the heart aches for a different time and place.

Imagine a full moon poya. A silverish huge moon in the sky. The cool breeze and the silent waves hitting the shore every few seconds. The shadow of Pigeon Island just a few seconds away to the left. I stand there. Taking in every smell, every sound. The sand is soft to my bare feet. I look at the foam that forms. I can't help notice the gleam in the water...of the moon light glimmering, dancing away. The foam is white. Silvery. Everything is a shimmery silver.

And I stand there.

Years later, I can't forget the Nilaveli beach. I long to go back.

To stand there again, on a full moon poya day.

To feel that magic again.

Comments

  1. JanithWed Dec 16, 06:44:00 PM 2009

    loved this post... :') was reminded of something that was written sometime back by a blogger living overseas... hope you have a safe trip and a wonderful holiday B.I.! :)

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  2. Jack PointWed Dec 16, 08:24:00 PM 2009

    How long ago was it that you were on the Nilaweli beach?

    Nice post.

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  3. SakunthalaWed Dec 16, 10:45:00 PM 2009

    Awwww... B.I. You'll be home soon. Remember that whenever you feel homesick.. :) we all miss you..

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  4. realskullzeroWed Dec 16, 11:16:00 PM 2009

    amazing!!...have heard so many stories about the beauty of it. have to go someday!!!

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  5. KirigalpoththaThu Dec 17, 02:36:00 AM 2009

    Yes Nilaweli is magical! :)

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  6. AnonymousThu Dec 17, 07:54:00 AM 2009

    hmmm..... I could also remind it, on 2001 I was been there with my friends...
    Superb trip...
    But nowadays any body can go there..
    no barriers..
    I think we have to encourage the tourism industry in those nice areas...

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts dear friend...

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  7. SeanThu Dec 17, 11:05:00 PM 2009

    Thanks for the acknowledgment :)

    A brilliantly poignant post. A bit "God of Small Things" in the description of Nilaweli under a full moon... all the senses are accounted for.

    Makes me want to do a trip right now! New Year's eve is a poya... I have a half a mind to go.

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  8. SachiSun Dec 20, 09:57:00 AM 2009

    we will all go when u get back.

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  9. SachiMon Dec 21, 12:43:00 AM 2009

    @ Chavie - thank you. I have to wait a few more months to go back, but it's worth the wait!

    @ Jack Point - I was there in 2001 during that ceasefire period. Never got to go to Jaffna. Next on the list :)

    @ BB - I can't wait to get back! So many things to look forward to!!!

    @ realskullzero - Yup, that's one place you HAVE to go see. It's just a wonderful reminder of how beautiful the world is! The magic of Sri Lanka :)

    @ Kirigalpoththa - Yes! And I can't wait to see your photos if you ever do go there!

    @ Mr. Pissa- I went in 2001 too! I think that's when most of us got to go there for the very first time. I'm sure tourism will really increase in those areas, not just foreigners but even Sri Lankans from the South :)

    @ Sean - Thanks so much, but you give me too much credit. You had pics of Pigeon Island, so would LOVE to see more of Nilaveli beach. It is an amazing place. New Year's is in a couple of days.

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  10. AnonymousMon Dec 21, 06:29:00 AM 2009

    He he... Why you told me today as Mr. Pissa ... tomorrow as Dr. Pissa or any ??? he he
    No, If You are a really friend of mine, tell me as pissa without any special wordings.. I m not caring those stupid things.
    I wrote something in your elawalu roti blog last week end . Have a look.

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  11. starry eyes ;)Mon Dec 28, 12:39:00 AM 2009

    heyy come back soon. :)

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  12. AnonymousWed Dec 30, 01:09:00 PM 2009

    I've added a small advertisement about ur blog in my site (left corner side)...

    free advertisement..
    he he..

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  13. SachiWed Dec 30, 01:12:00 PM 2009

    haha, thank you for the free advertising ;) hope you are feeling much better now. i was checking for your new posts but didn't see any for a long time.

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  14. AnonymousWed Dec 30, 01:21:00 PM 2009

    Hm now it's your turn...
    you have to write sooner..
    Now I can easily watch your updates..
    he he...

    Any way wishing you a very Happy New Year and strong enough for nice blog posts !!!!

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  15. AnonymousWed Dec 30, 02:42:00 PM 2009

    hey ,, don't take anything seriously..
    Can't you write blogs in sinhalese?
    I think, it would be a very easy method to express all of your thoughts..
    Allow your thoughts to come and write simply as me..

    I m waiting to read your nice blogs...

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  16. AnonymousWed Dec 30, 02:59:00 PM 2009

    I feel something wrong with you, in those days.. I do not know even you are a boy or a girl...
    But watch this video..
    you would think how fortunate you are..

    http://www.guzer.com/videos/are-you-going-to-finish-strong.php

    Remove my stupid postings.. I do not have ur email and thats why I wrote those in ur blog..

    try to behave as past..

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