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Sylvia Panetta

@sylvia_p

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American expat in Sri Lanka

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American

Lives in Galle

Speaks English, Urdu, Pashtun, Farsi, Arabic, Hebrew

Registration: 25 January 2011

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Sylvia Panetta
sylvia_p replied to a thread
11 years ago
sylvia_p

Back briefly by sylvia_p

Hello everybody. Just thought that I'd say 'hi' here. Back in Sri Lanka for a week of work.

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Hi, I live inside the Fort itself. Read More

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11 years ago
sylvia_p

Moved back to Sri Lanka and looking for a Vet by sylvia_p

Arrived back in Colombo and going to be here for 2 years. Does anyone out there know of a reliable veterinarian in the Galle or Matara area?

Sylvia Panetta

hey thanks for the welcome! and the link! Read More

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sylvia_p replied to a thread
11 years ago
zeejay

Do you know a way to find an apartment for rent in Col 4, 5 and 6 area by zeejay

One of my friends in the search for an apartment for rent within Colombo 4, 5 & 6 areas... Tried with the local news papers, online real estate listings but found nothing... Is there a way or can anybody suggest a method to find a decent ...

Sylvia Panetta

there are some very good realtors in Colombo who can assist you to find a suitable place within your budget. They deal directly with the owners of the apartments or the management of the building. Read More

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sylvia_p created a thread
11 years ago

Moved back to Sri Lanka and looking for a Vet

Arrived back in Colombo and going to be here for 2 years. Does anyone out there know of a reliable veterinarian in the Galle or Matara area? Read More

Sylvia Panetta
sylvia_p replied to a thread
11 years ago
Donnie_dumaney

meet up for drinks by Donnie_dumaney

Any one interested in meeting up for drinks? In on the Green, Galle Face Hotel...this evening. Email me at donniedumaney@gmail.com if anyone of you are interested. Cheers

Sylvia Panetta

Can't it be tomorrow? Flying in tomorrow afternoon. Read More

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sylvia_p created a thread
12 years ago

Back briefly

Hello everybody. Just thought that I'd say 'hi' here. Back in Sri Lanka for a week of work. Read More

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sylvia_p replied to a thread
13 years ago
Mary_Lawless

Quote for the day by Mary_Lawless

I love quotations and I figured I'd just post a few of my favorites for y'all to start your day....have a peaceful Sunday out there people! “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter ...

Sylvia Panetta

"Absence -- that common cure of love." - Miguel Cervantes Read More

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13 years ago
sylvia_p

Is the park safe? by sylvia_p

Hi everyone, there's a lovely park just down the road from where I live. I usually get home at around 7 p.m and prefer walking outside compared to a treadmill. Is the park safe to walk in at night? It seems very unlit. It's just next to the white ...

Sylvia Panetta

There's just the one park and then there's a promenade called Galle face. Sean mentioned another place where people 'power-walk' called Independence Square and I passed by there and it's alright. But if you're into running then the park I mentioned ... Read More

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sylvia_p replied to a thread
13 years ago
Holidays

internship in Colombo by Holidays

Hi guys, I am planning to come for internship to Colombo and I wonder is it enough 315$ to live? How much does it cost to rent a room or 1 bedroom apartment? Thank u very much! The biggest greetings :)

Sylvia Panetta

315$ is a really unrealistic budget hon. You're talking about a citywith a very high cost of living. However depends on your lifestyle. Read More

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sylvia_p replied to a thread
14 years ago
expatblog

Presentation of new members in Colombo by expatblog

Welcome on Expat.com and in Colombo :) We invite all the new members in Colombo and surroundings to present themselves in this discussion. Are you living since some time in Colombo or immediate surroundings? Did you just arrive in Colombo? What ...

Sylvia Panetta

Welcome Tara! I'm new here myself. Both in Sri lanka and on Expat.com. It's amazing the people who are out there who are genuinely interested in helping each other cope with getting used to a new country. I'll tell you that it has renewed my faith ... Read More

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sylvia_p replied to a thread
14 years ago
Journeyman

misleading information by Journeyman

This is a recent post by urelandy which was posted on a completely unrelated thread a few days back. This is what she says:- "You MUST have permission from the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence before traveling to the northern districts of Jaffna, ...

Sylvia Panetta

Good on you for setting that record straight. I'm involved with assisting local agencies in development assistance and resettlement initiatives. Though I only arrived recently, I was well briefed about post and in- conflict environments that ... Read More

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sylvia_p replied to a thread
14 years ago
terracota

ı dont wanna believe by terracota

dear all, ı just heard today when ı was talkıng to a friend who visited colombo that there ıs no proper cınema saloon in clombo, ı want to belive that this is only a city legend, ı appreciate if you can tell me the ...

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Way off topic :) Read More

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sylvia_p replied to a thread
14 years ago
sylvia_p

Is the park safe? by sylvia_p

Hi everyone, there's a lovely park just down the road from where I live. I usually get home at around 7 p.m and prefer walking outside compared to a treadmill. Is the park safe to walk in at night? It seems very unlit. It's just next to the white ...

Sylvia Panetta

Mother natures time-share plan. Would love to see that myself. Read More

Sylvia Panetta
sylvia_p replied to a thread
14 years ago
sylvia_p

Is the park safe? by sylvia_p

Hi everyone, there's a lovely park just down the road from where I live. I usually get home at around 7 p.m and prefer walking outside compared to a treadmill. Is the park safe to walk in at night? It seems very unlit. It's just next to the white ...

Sylvia Panetta

It sure seems to be akin to religion for most Sri Lankans I've met.:) like football and bsseball are fervently followed where I come from.do you use the park to vnchnd? Read More

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sylvia_p replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

Do and don't in Sri Lanka by expat.com

Are you living in Sri Lanka? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Sri Lanka? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Sri Lanka? Thanks!

Sylvia Panetta

Thanks for these tips journeyman. I have one question that no one (this includes) my employer cannot answer, maybe you can. Can I drive around using a valid US driver's license? Or must I visit the local DMV and get an international driver's permit ... Read More