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An Englishmen established Nuwara Eliya as a hill retreat in the 19th century
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Nuwara Eliya in the center of the country faces Pidurutalagala, which is Sri Lanka's highest mountain at over 8,000 feet high. While evidence of pre-historic habitation has been found around this area, it was one Samuel Baker who chose this place for as a colonial hill station. He saw in it a perfect retreat for polo, cricket and hunting, favorite colonial past times.
Like most similar resorts in the subcontinent, it is now a favorite vacation spot for local visitors.
The original message on this divided back card reads: "Feb. 9th 1906 Dear Maude: Did you come here. You never seem to write and I have no idea where you are or where you have been. Regards to your family. Sincerely C.E." |
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