Julie Chung
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Personal thoughts of a California girl turned diplomat. RTs not endorsements;views are my own.
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Whether it's a hike up a mountain, or life, it's about the people you meet along the way
The best part of my hike to Adams Peak was the warm encounters with Sri Lankans along the way, from youth traveling from afar to families helping each other up. Conversations over tea and gaining tips on how to stay warm, the experience reaffirmed my respect for the resilience
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Wattalapam, where have you been all my life? Simply the best dessert ever with coconut, cinnamon, cardamom, what else?
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When I was in Jaffna last week I absolutely loved all the local chilis & spices. I can eat bowls of this.
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More pics from last week’s beautiful train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. Come
#VisitSriLanka
!
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Welcome to Sri Lanka, dear Martha! You've traveled a long way from Virginia!! You'll love it here
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Last week I climbed up Ambuluwawa Tower. Not for the faint of heart but so worth the amazing views!
#VisitSriLanka
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My photos don’t do justice to the magic splendor of Yala. Looking forward to my next visit!
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Last weekend I visited Sigiriya & recalled how I last hiked up 10 yrs ago when I was pregnant. And now to see my kid walk up himself made my heart full
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My first trip to Disneyland as a kid. I look a bit unsure about my mouse ears. Happy Mother's Day to my mom for whom I'm so thankful
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Sisterly love is something special. When we were kids, my sister & I went to many national parks. This week she’s visiting
#SriLanka
& we hiked up beautiful Sigirya Rock. Sorry for the torrential downpour but it’s all an adventure, right? From Sequoia to Sigirya, love you sis!
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Huge congrats to the Sri Lankan women’s team !! 👏
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Got to meet
@ManikkageYasuni
today as she showcased her beautiful art. Her passion shows through the canvas; thank you for sharing your talent!
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Beautiful night sky in Colombo as I pray for peace in the world
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Pics from my Adams peak hike. A tea & roti break were essential. Surprisingly my muscles are fine despite the hard descent on the knees !
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More stunning scenes from Horton Plains hike, and great to see both Sri Lankans & foreign tourists along the trail. Get out to the great outdoors
#VisitSriLanka
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Get out to the fresh outdoors - hiking near Werapitiya where the Hulu & Kota ganga rivers meet. Leech socks a must!
#VisitSriLanka
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These majestic blossoms near Independence Square remind me of the spring flowers back home in DC
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Happy to meet Sri Lankan basketball great
#PraneethUdumalagala
who played at Texas Wesleyan- & fellow coaches, I need hoop tips!
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“Dance as if no one is watching, sing as if no one were listening, and live every day as if it were your last” - Irish proverb
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At my very first Sri Lankan wedding-the customs & traditions are beautiful. Congrats to Oshadi & Tharaka!
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So nice to finally meet
@MarianneDavid24
in person! I’ve been such a fan of her journalistic work in Sri Lanka; had to take a selfie.
#Fangirlmoment
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After a busy week, time to take a break with family & get out into nature. Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary has a tranquil setting for bird watching & appreciating Sri Lanka’s natural beauty
#VisitSriLanka
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Good morning! This beautiful bird comes to visit me in the garden to wish me a good day
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Happy to meet these budding artists, entrepreneurs, designers - so much creativity in Sri Lanka to support!
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This handmade paper flower from my son & real flowers from my husband are the perfect valentines
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At our hotel in Yala they put up flags of countries guests are from. Glad to see many fellow Americans coming to visit SL!
#VisitSriLanka
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A few weeks ago I visited Heritance Kandalama designed by Sri Lanka’s iconic architect Geoffrey Bawa. Breathtaking tranquility blended with nature; it’s a true gem of a creative spirit
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Beautiful morning for a hike to World’s End & Baker’s Falls in Horton Plains National Park!
#VisitSriLanka
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Hats off to the award winning, dedicated, friendly team at Smoke & Bitters! You make SL proud & raise standards everywhere
#VisitSriLanka
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Books are delicious. Really enjoyed reading Upon a Sleepless Isle, recalling some of the places I’ve visited in Sri Lanka. Thank you
@afidelf
for your insights, observations, & humor!
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I can see why Arugam Bay is such a popular surf spot - great waves, fun vibe, and ever-beautiful Sri Lankan sunsets
#VisitSriLanka
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Merry Christmas and to all a good night. Peace on earth, goodwill to all
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This is talent, hard work, and teamwork at its best. So proud of the women’s team !
Sri Lanka's performance over the last 12 months has been nothing short of inspirational 🫡
#CricketTwitter
#WomensAsiaCup2024
#SLvIND
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For delicious narang juice & panini, stop by the Twins Cafe at Arcade Independence, run by these friendly twin brothers with devotion. Small businesses need our support!
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The look Martha gave me this morning. I know, Martha. It’s been quite a week.
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Thanks for the tip- really excellent coffee & good service
If you’re looking for a hidden gem in the city which serves great coffee and food,you should try The Brown Bean Coffee. It’s a no-frills place, with a great view of the library gardens.
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@Goshitha5
@DanQayyum
I don’t know what he was talking about. String hoppers is one of my favorite SL dishes - delicious!
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Lovely running into
@HarpoGooneratne
& his team at his new eatery Shoulders! Wonderful food, vibe, and concept where people come to “rub shoulders” & make friends. Best of luck in the coming year!
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Wonderful to stop in at Lakeview Ink & chat with Faizlur. A lovely spot where books live by Beira lake. Thanks to
@MarianneDavid24
for the tip !
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It’s been a special week going back to my childhood home, attending a local church service, and cherishing time with my parents, my forever heroes.
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Caffeine on-the-go is a must on a busy Monday! Enjoyed talking to Diarra who owns Brown Sugar Cafe, a lovely spot. I admire the dedication of small business owners creating spaces like this around Colombo
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Happy to see The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
@TheCoffeeBean
finally reopen in Colombo’s Horton Place after a long hiatus! Great coffee, outdoor patio, and a California corner that reminds me of home
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Martha & I enjoyed all the talented Sri Lankan artwork at Kala Pola today
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A hot day but great to meet & talk to artists at the Kala Pola art fair today ! So much talent abounds; and added a few pieces to my home
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Senator
@amyklobuchar
highlights strong ties between Japan & Minnesota as she introduces former Amb Mondale
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A wonderful haircut & delicious send off from the Sri-Lankan American stylist team at Kess Salon- thank you!
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Happy Easter to those who celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Grateful to worship in Galle’s historic All Saints Church today
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We first met Bhasith Ranaweera at this year’s Kala Pola art fest & asked him to make this beautiful kingfisher sculpture. Happy to support local artists like Bhasith & his creations of metal
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Happy Easter for those who celebrate. These flowers in my Colombo garden remind me of the blooms back home last Easter. Faith brings hope in place of despair.
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Starting the day off with meditation, positive thinking, espresso, and Martha!
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Thank you Dr. Sumith Pilapitiya for your tireless work on elephant conservation. These majestic animals in Kaudulla National Park are something to behold
#SriLanka
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Good sessions at the Chiefs of Mission conference in Washington to hear from our policy leadership; & thanks to these great interns who helped organize it!
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If in Galle/Unawatuna, stop at the Wild & the Sage, a gem of a bookstore & cafe run by Giselle & Joe. Lovely garden, coffees, & books galore!
#VisitSriLanka
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During a recent trip to Batticaloa, I met a talented young student Shayana Ravikumar who wrote a book called A Canine Journey: From Stray to Family. She also drew this sketch of me & Martha, a sweet tribute to our shared love of dogs & the arts!
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Thank you
@joluloff
for the beautiful book of stories based in Sri Lanka. Just finished reading & can’t stop thinking about the characters
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Go support women entrepreneurs at Her Market today at the Colombo Arcade till 8pm! Lovely array of goods
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Stoped by Lionel Wendt gallery to meet these talented contemporary artists & their works. Loved especially Mandira Ranathunga’s powerful pieces on the theme of body shaming women. We need to learn from art
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“Architecture can’t be totally explained but must be experienced. It should play to all the senses;the smell of vegetation after rain, the sound of birds & wind in the trees”- Geoffrey Bawa. A visit to The Last House
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I remember when I was an intern once & the valuable experience I gained. Enjoyed meeting these bright
@AmChamLK
interns today !
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The time when my college roommate
@yeah_emme
visited Sri Lanka and ran across the Southern province cricket team who graciously let her try her hand at batting for the first time!
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Taking this moment on Good Friday for a time of prayer & reflection. Wishing peace to all
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Stopped by for coffee at Brew in Hatch Works Co-Working Space. Despite barriers nearby they are in good spirits & serving great coffee. Support small businesses like this!
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I met Dr. Alan Lightman a decade ago in Cambodia- a talented physicist, philanthropist, & writer; also a wonderfully kind human being who wrote one of my favorite books, Einstein’s Dreams. What a pleasure to reunite in Sri Lanka & share the beauty of this country
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Came upon Dark Roast Cafe in between meetings today - great espresso, friendly staff! Support small businesses like this
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Lovely to see
@Chanch_SL
, Prof Jagath Weerasinghe,
@RehanJayawick
& many friends at the Matara Festival for the Arts. Through the arts we see creativity & freedoms flourish
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Celebrating Women’s Day w/9 female Ambassadors to Sri Lanka hb Indonesian embassy & remarks by former president Chandrika Kumaratunga
#BreakTheBias
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A friend just gave me this book & it’s truly beautiful, especially when you read in quiet moments. Here’s to friends who bring light into our lives
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Back in DC starting my new assignment to promote US-Japan relations
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So nice to meet
@SGoonetilleke
in person today - an artist & baker. I recently had her key lime pie from Sits Cakes and it was heavenly!
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Support pop up markets that help small biz owners! Loved meeting several today incldg women who participated in our
#AccelerateHer
entrepreneurship program
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Thank you
@StateDeptDEIA
Amb Abercrombie-Winstanley for championing diversity including affinity groups like the Asian American Foreign Affairs Association
#AAFAA
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Thank you
@mmcasrilanka
for hosting a fascinating talk w/Sri Lankan treasure Senaka Senanayake who recalled his student days at Yale shaping his artistic thinking
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Skip the preamble but in this interview I talk about bias against women, rising against negativity, & resilience. Do uplift one another!
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I’ve been following the talents of Sav
@PhuckYou_
too! I join in the praise for her culinary mastery. You make us all proud!👏
Joyful watching Sav
@PhuckYou_
cook brilliantly w/ all her heart, light up the screen, & share so eloquently that our curries are a masterful & essential gift to a delicious global table.
Kudos to all who cook - on screen and off - and nurture us with their talents
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There is nowhere like New York City with its chaotic energy, beauty, and diversity; happy to be back for a few days!
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Back in California this week & there's nothing like an all-American baseball game with my sister. Go, Los Angeles
@Dodgers
!
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Fun meeting these awesome, fierce female rugby players at the Sri Lanka Rugby sevens
@OfficialSLRugby
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#SuperBowl
is such a great American sports tradition. Cheering for my California team
@RamsNFL
! Go, Rams!
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Some positive thoughts to kick off 2024, found inside Galle Fort
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This araucaria tree in Haputale is over 130 years old & so majestic. The flowers in the area are also uniquely colorful - appreciating a quiet moment to admire nature
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Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, tranquil at 6:00 am today
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