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Ayubowan Srilanka Part-1

         The long-awaited trip has finally begun. I was visiting a country without the purpose of the job. It feels good. My seat number lead me to the middle row middle seat. Oh, I missed those oceanic scenes this time. Anyway wanted to give it a try. Can I change to a window seat, please? I asked the flight attendant, and he showed me a way to an empty window seat smilingly. Thank you. Srilankan flight took off from Male to Colombo.       Looking down from the flight always gives me a sense of being a bird. I used to have flying dreams a lot. Air hostess, Lihini sat in front of me in preparation for landing. After a while, she asked me, "Are you Maldivian?" No, I'm from India said I. Then, she showed more interest in conversing. She: What is your job? Me: Teaching yoga She: Wow, I could see you being very relaxed Me: .... thanks Me: Are you a Buddhist? She: Yes, and my dream is to take my parents to Budh Gaya, India Me: Very nice. Do y...