April 13th, 2009 
Spooky 
One of the most iconic scenes your bound to see in Sri Lanka is stilt fishing.
An old tradition around Sri Lanka, stilt fishing had disappeared after the devastating tsunami that hit the country and other parts of the Indian Ocean, but soon the people returned to their customs, and now you can spot them sitting on their uncomfortable stilts, hoping to catch something.
Though they may be beautiful to look at, stilt fishermen have it rough. They spend hours sitting on a thin plank, hoping to catch one or two fish about 5 cm-long, that they sell for about 2 cents each. The rough waves keep the big fish away, so they sometimes have to settle for te smallest catch. But it’s a small price to pay in order to preserve centuries-old traditions.
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[...] Spring is coming, slowly but surely. The sun’s a little bit brighter, the day’s a little bit warmer, and the grass is a little bit greener as, day by day, the earth awakens from its winter slumber. It’s a great time of year for outdoor activities like golf or fishing. If you’re looking for a challenge, why not try a little traditional Sri Lankan stilt fishing? [...]
tradition? Pffffft! Someone should show them how to make nets.
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