点评:Ceylanica guided us through the secrets of Lankan vastness. I call it vast as that's the feeling that remains with me as I write this. Vast in its plural histories and landscapes, and vast in how it resists being reduced to the stereotype of a 'tropical paradise'.
Nila and his beautiful family introduced us to this vastness through the many stories they told and the many warm and delicious meals they shared with us.
Nila is so well versed with the history, geography, weaves and food trails of his country - he regaled us with his many stories - from pointing out a flower that blooms every four years and one that has borne witness to the changing regimes, to whispering how flocks of birds gather to travel together through rainforests and so on and forth. And he did all of this with such fine grace tempered with a distinct pride in his country.
Traveling with this true gentle man was such a pleasure and he bears my highest recommendation. The itinerary was bespoke, while leaving us just enough room to ramble in the beautiful country. Thank you, Nila!
Best,
Mahashweta
翻译:锡兰尼卡带领我们探索了斯里兰卡的广袤无垠。我之所以用“广袤”一词,是因为此刻我写下这些文字时,依然能感受到这种广袤。它拥有多元的历史和地貌,更难被简单地归类为“热带天堂”。
尼拉和他的家人用他们讲述的众多故事和热情款待,让我们领略了这片土地的广袤。
尼拉对斯里兰卡的历史、地理、编织工艺和美食都了如指掌,他绘声绘色地讲述着各种故事——从指出一种四年一开的花朵和一种见证政权更迭的花朵,到轻声细语地讲述成群的鸟儿如何聚集在热带雨林中迁徙等等。他讲述这一切时,举止优雅,流露出对祖国的自豪之情。
与这位真正的绅士同行是一种莫大的荣幸,我强烈推荐他。行程安排得非常贴心,既让我们有足够的时间漫步在这片美丽的土地上,又不会过于拘束。谢谢你,尼拉!
此致,
玛哈什维塔