Experience the Chocolate Culture in Canberra – Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
Vijini and I were looking for a place to chill in a Saturday evening after a busy week. Without a particular place in mind, we headed ourselves to Westfield Belconnen. After some ordinary shopping, the idea of chilling was urging among both of us. Other than the crowded food court, there were only a few places for anybody to have a coffee and relax. Max Brenner … Continue reading Experience the Chocolate Culture in Canberra – Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
Journey to Sydney – Australia’s most Populous City
Before we get too busy with our studies, Anuradha and I decided to go to Sydney last week to have a look around the city. We decided to travel by bus and stay over the weekend. We booked a bus from Murrays Coaches as they had concession prices for students. Last Saturday morning, we headed to the Jolimont Center in Canberra where the buses started. We … Continue reading Journey to Sydney – Australia’s most Populous City
Walk Through the Past of Australia
Two weeks ago Vijini and I decided to go out on a Saturday to have a look at the National Museum of Australia which is located in the heart of Canberra amidst Molonglo River in the Acton Peninsula. The entrance of the museum is nicely decorated with fascinating building architecture with spacious and high rising decorations. The museum covers a lot in the Australian timeline of the … Continue reading Walk Through the Past of Australia
Banana Leaf – A Taste of Sri Lankan Cuisine in the heart of Canberra
It was a drizzly evening in Canberra and our supervisor suggested to go to the Banana Leaf restaurant as he wanted to taste Sri Lankan food. Banana Leaf is a very famous restaurant among Sri Lankans who love authentic Sri Lankan food. We were so happy to hear that Banana Leaf had an outlet in Kingston, Canberra and was more than happy to join our supervisor … Continue reading Banana Leaf – A Taste of Sri Lankan Cuisine in the heart of Canberra
A Walk Along the Untrodden Ways of Lake Burley Griffin Course, Acton, Canberra
It was a bright sunny day, with a decent temperature of around 14°C (quite a bearable temperature for us). Anuradha and I decided to go to the Commonwealth Park in Acton, Canberra to have a walk alongside the Lake Burley Griffin as it was good for our health. 😀 We had breakfast, packed lunch and decided to take our car as parking was free in … Continue reading A Walk Along the Untrodden Ways of Lake Burley Griffin Course, Acton, Canberra
Taste of Deutschland’s Cuisine in Colombo – The Bavarian German Restaurant and Pub
After hearing so many recommendations from friends about a restaurant which provides hefty servings of food, Anuradha and I decided to visit this gastronomic place. It is The Bavarian German Restaurant and Pub. Continue reading “Taste of Deutschland’s Cuisine in Colombo – The Bavarian German Restaurant and Pub”
A Memorable Day
Today is the 1st of June, or in other words my birthday. Besides being yet another Friday we crave to reach, today held the speciality of having my quarter century birthday. Despite the day being a busy day at work, my love Vijini made it so special with many special arrangements. Recently on a website, we came across a nice cake with so much of … Continue reading A Memorable Day
High Tea at Cinnamon Grand’s Tea Lounge
As we got some free time today afternoon, Anuradha and I decided to go to a high tea. Having no idea where to go to, we googled places in Colombo which have high tea. We came across a blog on YAMU and it had the Tea Lounge of Cinnamon Grand listed one of the 9 places to have high tea in Colombo. The Tea Lounge is on … Continue reading High Tea at Cinnamon Grand’s Tea Lounge
A Royal dining at Kingsbury Harbour Court
Yesterday, Vijini and I went to a Tech Meetup. Since it was a weekend and an easy getaway from our routine work, we had planned to have lunch at Harbour Court Restaurant of Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo 01. We reserved seating for two, the day before yesterday and it was an exclusive experience worth sharing amidst our speculations we had before our visit. The hotel is located … Continue reading A Royal dining at Kingsbury Harbour Court
Latest Advances in DNA Sequencing, Bioinformatics and Precision Medicine
Last Saturday (21st of April) Anuradha and I got the chance to attend a workshop on latest advances in DNA sequencing, bioinformatics and precision medicine, which was organized by the Sustainable Education Foundation SL and hosted by WSO2 Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. The guest speaker was Dr. Vladimir Kovacevic from Seven Bridges Genomics. Continue reading “Latest Advances in DNA Sequencing, Bioinformatics and Precision Medicine”
Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2018
It is the favourite holiday season of Sri Lankans; Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The festival is celebrated annually at the end of harvesting season, in April. According to Sri Lankan astrology, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year marks the transition of the Sun from the Meena Rashiya (House of Pisces) to the Mesha Rashiya (House of Aries). Anuradha and I celebrated the new year today. In … Continue reading Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2018
Arabian Knights — Experience Middle Eastern Cuisine in Colombo
Having heard good reviews about Arabian Nights restaurant, Anuradha and I paid a visit yesterday. The middle eastern cuisine spot is located down a small narrow lane off the Galle road in Colpety. Just after entering the tiny and cosy place, what came to my mind was the story Alibaba and the forty thieves. A smiling and friendly staff member greeted us and took our … Continue reading Arabian Knights — Experience Middle Eastern Cuisine in Colombo
Roaming and Shopping in Kuantan, Malaysia
Selamat Datang! I got the chance to attend the International Conference on Software and Computer Applications (ICSCA) 2018, in Kuantan, Malaysia, during the first week of February. You can read about my experience at ICSCA 2018 as well. After the conference, I decided to travel around Kuantan city and do a little bit of exploring. Kuantan is the capital of the state of Pahang, Malaysia. It … Continue reading Roaming and Shopping in Kuantan, Malaysia
ICSCA 2018 — My First International Conference Experience
The 7th ACM International Conference on Software and Computer Applications (ICSCA) 2018 was held in Kuantan, Malaysia, from 8th to 10th February 2018. This was the first time I attended an international research conference to present my team’s work. The conference was co-organized by Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Malaysia. UMP offers undergraduates and postgraduates education mainly in engineering and technical fields. The conference was held at … Continue reading ICSCA 2018 — My First International Conference Experience
The Arachchi Style 