Adam’s Peak: Why the Rib?
Jo - ‘Hmm?’
Me - ‘Well, god created Eve from Adam’s rib right?’
Jo - ‘Yes?’
Me - ‘Why the rib, in particular? What’s special about it?’
Jo - ‘Well, teeth? That wud hv made women stronger!’
Me - ‘I mean, if humans had a rib missing on one side, they might think so. Our ribs are symmetric. What’s asymmetric in a human body?’
[Now, the random tourist (RT) behind me, cut into the talk]
RT - ‘Appendix’
Me - ‘What?’
RT - ‘Appendix, that’s asymmetric!’
Me - Hahahaha… ‘That’s a good one. Maybe that’s why women are ready to burst at any moment and hurt so much’
“Then the Lord God made a woman from the appendix, and he brought her to the man.”
A conversation on the stairs of Adam’s Peak.
First posted on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/abarajithan11/posts/10211040889209645
Decided at the last moment, hitchhiked (kidnapped??) at the middle of night in a random lorry watching the magnificent starry sky, climbing all night with Jo… everything is worth this view from the top.
Met these guys at the top: Thomas and his friend, who were loving their two-week experience in Sri Lanka. Impressed by their adaptability and optimism. Great to meet them there.
My photos of the legendary sunrise
Sripada can be seen from Colombo on most days, as sun rises over it. Following photos are from [here]
On a clear day, the Colombo skyline can be seen from Adam’s Peak. The following photo was taken by Chanaka Jeewantha [source]
