I welcome you to my beautiful Island. I welcome you to my beautiful Island, Sri Lanka.The Island’s proud history of over 2500 years and the Breathtaking diversity of scenery Will capture your heart and soul like no other destination. May the time you spend in our Island be filled with exciting Experiences- memories of which you Will carry long after you leave our shores. The palms clasped together and a gentle blow of the head accompanies “Ayubowan”(may you be blessed with long life),Sri Lanka’s gentle gesture of welcome and respect. What may strike you most about Sri Lanka is its amazing diversity of scenery.It is possible to pass brilliant green paddy fields,sun-bronzed beaches,ruined cities,small lively villages,near desert regions,sanctuarities for wildlife in tropical jungles,and hill country tea plantations literally within hours of each other.