take care man, hope you can get back on your feet alright. i hope to see you guys in december 07 again. maybe sooner if i can help it!

cheers,
malla.

We were just looking at the Arugam Website thinking about our amazing trip and were so shocked to hear of the fire. you were an excellent host and the work you did to build East Surf was so impressive, it must be terrible to lose it.

We hope you will be able to rebuild it as before and create the chilled out atmosphere you had. You were so lucky no one was hurt and we will be checking the website more often to find out when you’ll rebuild again.

Good luck Ranga, you can do it!!
Lucy and Mike, UK (the girl who got the black eye at Peanut Farm)

An eurer Stelle würde ich Unterschriften aller singhalesischen und tamilischen Anwohner und Touristen sammeln und eine Pressemitteilung an alle Zeitungen und Ministerien schicken, mit der Forderung, dass die Moschee nicht im überwiegend tamilisch/singhalesischen Wohngebiet gebaut werden darf, weil sonst der Tourismus nachhaltig gestört wird. Denn das sage ich Dir, wenn eine Moschee morgens meinen Schlaf stört, suche ich mir einen ruhigeren Strand. Adressen von diversen Online-Zeitungen findet ihr in meiner Haputale Homepage.

Zeigt mal ein bischen Initiative, wenn ihr nicht die Gäste verlieren wollt!

Thank you for your reply, i am very sad to hear of the development taking place with the mosque. Is there no tourism council or any potician that could be signed as a protest towards the development, or is it to late?

Here is an update on #69 East Surf Cabanas:
I went to tell Ranga about your post, but he has gone to Hikkaduwa.
You might recall that I voiced my concern at the opening party that the location is not ideal; and indeed it looks as if #69 East Surf is already facing another problem:
The large, swampy ground in front has been earmarked for the construction of a mosk; some say a Super Mosque.
There are rumours that Saudi or another Arab Nation has provided ample cash for this already.
Indeed, within days after the fire many tractor loads of building materials arrived at the site, and, would you believe, almost as a provocation, were dropped right in front of the view of #69 East Surf cabanas.
Right in the corner of the property, as if there would be no other place…..
Yesterday contractors arrived and foundations are being laid already.
They have the cash…Ranga and many other don’t.
The Islamic help is fine model of solidarity, maybe we all should learn how others stick together and support each other?
Personally, I am sad (but I did predicted it) that in future the open view across the field towards the Panama Road will be no more.
Hopefully some visitors will enjoy to look at a huge, green Mosque wall, specially at times of early morning prayers…when we normally fall asleep, on a well earned vacation?
But maybe they will lend us their loudspeakers for our Full Moon Party…… as a gesture of good will?

I was so pleased when i was looking on the net and i found this site showing the awful incident that took place at East Surf. I am so angry at what has happened seeing Chaminda and Ranga so upset after all the hard work they put into making the resort a peacful beautiful place. It is very important to have this site so people can be made aware of how such an evil action with no thourght can cause so much hurt and disapointment. If their is anything i can do to help i would be more than willing.

Lots of love Sarah (Ms Chaminda!!) xx

Our life was not in danger, thats is most important.
so i.m glad we are surivel.but has bean all ready this incident.no one reali look whats happene for me or for the place.for surf n sun.
Any way i like to see my place will builld agan.
thats my idea.i wish i will do it.
I specially wish tothenak all kind people who are standing by me in this very difficult time.

I would love to hear from you personally; perhaps you can call me on:
0094 776 160 798
Even an email would be most welcome:
ranga4444@hotmail.com

Of course a post or reply here is also great!
Thanks
Ranga