Sri Lanka!

Once again, I'm packing my bags and getting ready for another overseas trip! This time, I'm headed to Sri Lanka for about 2 weeks to meet with several universities who are collaborating on something called "Project RESTORE". It's the big giant project of which my master's research is a very tiny part.

I'm leaving Friday, flying to Sri Lanka via London. This trip should be really interesting, as it's the first time I'm travelling anywhere international for non-recreational reasons. I feel pretty lucky to be able to travel as much as I have been recently, so it'll be nice to do something a bit more productive while abroad.

For those of you who haven't yet suffered through one of my hyper-excited descriptions of my research project, I am heading to Sri Lanka to work with local builders and residents of coastal villages to help come up with cheap, effective, environmentally friendly infrastructure (houses, etc.) that will also stand a better chance of withstanding tsunami forces.

Over the next 2 weeks, I'll use this space to keep folks back home up to date on my travels around Sri Lanka. Also, if anyone wants me to pick them up some cricket gear, tomorrow's your last chance to get a request in.