Amazing Quest - Stories from Sri Lanka - Somewhere on Earth<br /><br />Somewhere on Earth is off to Sri Lanka, the Sacred Island in Singhalese. It lies off the coast of India like a tear in the vast Indian Ocean. Its rich land and location have made it a coveted prize. After several centuries of European presence and internal conflicts, the island has now recovered its serene splendor.<br />Shina is a student in gemology. Fascinated by precious stones, she’s undertaking a journey to the heart of her land, to the origins of sapphires and rubies. She’s off to meet the miners who toil in the depths of the earth.<br />Jerome has flown with his balloon over the 4 corners of the globe. A childhood dream that now comes true in the early morning mists of Sri Lanka. Each flight is a release from earthly constraints. Jerome and his balloon drift with the wind to discover the wonders and people of this country.<br />Dhamma Dassi is a monk. A keeper of age-old wisdom, he writes the words of Buddha on an ancestor of paper. His spiritual quest has led him to the summit of Sri Pada, the "Sacred Mountain", a pilgrimage site for Buddhists as well as for other believers.
