Sylvia Panetta
@sylvia_p
American expat in Sri Lanka
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About me
American
Lives in Galle
Speaks English, Urdu, Pashtun, Farsi, Arabic, Hebrew
Registration: 25 January 2011
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Back briefly by sylvia_p
Hello everybody. Just thought that I'd say 'hi' here. Back in Sri Lanka for a week of work.
Hi, I live inside the Fort itself. Read More
Moved back to Sri Lanka and looking for a Vet by sylvia_p
Arrived back in Colombo and going to be here for 2 years. Does anyone out there know of a reliable veterinarian in the Galle or Matara area?
hey thanks for the welcome! and the link! Read More
Do you know a way to find an apartment for rent in Col 4, 5 and 6 area by zeejay
One of my friends in the search for an apartment for rent within Colombo 4, 5 & 6 areas... Tried with the local news papers, online real estate listings but found nothing... Is there a way or can anybody suggest a method to find a decent ...
there are some very good realtors in Colombo who can assist you to find a suitable place within your budget. They deal directly with the owners of the apartments or the management of the building. Read More
Moved back to Sri Lanka and looking for a Vet
Arrived back in Colombo and going to be here for 2 years. Does anyone out there know of a reliable veterinarian in the Galle or Matara area? Read More
meet up for drinks by Donnie_dumaney
Any one interested in meeting up for drinks? In on the Green, Galle Face Hotel...this evening. Email me at donniedumaney@gmail.com if anyone of you are interested. Cheers
Can't it be tomorrow? Flying in tomorrow afternoon. Read More
Back briefly
Hello everybody. Just thought that I'd say 'hi' here. Back in Sri Lanka for a week of work. Read More
Quote for the day by Mary_Lawless
I love quotations and I figured I'd just post a few of my favorites for y'all to start your day....have a peaceful Sunday out there people! “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter ...
"Absence -- that common cure of love." - Miguel Cervantes Read More
Is the park safe? by sylvia_p
Hi everyone, there's a lovely park just down the road from where I live. I usually get home at around 7 p.m and prefer walking outside compared to a treadmill. Is the park safe to walk in at night? It seems very unlit. It's just next to the white ...
There's just the one park and then there's a promenade called Galle face. Sean mentioned another place where people 'power-walk' called Independence Square and I passed by there and it's alright. But if you're into running then the park I mentioned ... Read More
internship in Colombo by Holidays
Hi guys, I am planning to come for internship to Colombo and I wonder is it enough 315$ to live? How much does it cost to rent a room or 1 bedroom apartment? Thank u very much! The biggest greetings :)
315$ is a really unrealistic budget hon. You're talking about a citywith a very high cost of living. However depends on your lifestyle. Read More
Presentation of new members in Colombo by expatblog
Welcome on ½ûÂþÌìÌà and in Colombo :) We invite all the new members in Colombo and surroundings to present themselves in this discussion. Are you living since some time in Colombo or immediate surroundings? Did you just arrive in Colombo? What ...
Welcome Tara! I'm new here myself. Both in Sri lanka and on ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ. It's amazing the people who are out there who are genuinely interested in helping each other cope with getting used to a new country. I'll tell you that it has renewed my faith ... Read More
misleading information by Journeyman
This is a recent post by urelandy which was posted on a completely unrelated thread a few days back. This is what she says:- "You MUST have permission from the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence before traveling to the northern districts of Jaffna, ...
Good on you for setting that record straight. I'm involved with assisting local agencies in development assistance and resettlement initiatives. Though I only arrived recently, I was well briefed about post and in- conflict environments that ... Read More
ı dont wanna believe by terracota
dear all, ı just heard today when ı was talkıng to a friend who visited colombo that there ıs no proper cınema saloon in clombo, ı want to belive that this is only a city legend, ı appreciate if you can tell me the ...
Way off topic :) Read More
Is the park safe? by sylvia_p
Hi everyone, there's a lovely park just down the road from where I live. I usually get home at around 7 p.m and prefer walking outside compared to a treadmill. Is the park safe to walk in at night? It seems very unlit. It's just next to the white ...
Mother natures time-share plan. Would love to see that myself. Read More
Is the park safe? by sylvia_p
Hi everyone, there's a lovely park just down the road from where I live. I usually get home at around 7 p.m and prefer walking outside compared to a treadmill. Is the park safe to walk in at night? It seems very unlit. It's just next to the white ...
It sure seems to be akin to religion for most Sri Lankans I've met.:) like football and bsseball are fervently followed where I come from.do you use the park to vnchnd? Read More
Do and don't in Sri Lanka by expat.com
Are you living in Sri Lanka? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Sri Lanka? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Sri Lanka? Thanks!
Thanks for these tips journeyman. I have one question that no one (this includes) my employer cannot answer, maybe you can. Can I drive around using a valid US driver's license? Or must I visit the local DMV and get an international driver's permit ... Read More