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A dream comes true at last-by Gamini Akmeemana The writer and Naamal Fernando enjoying some light moments at Jetwing Lagoon Source:Dailymirror My reward for winning the My Island photography contest was a day’s stay at the Jetwing Lagoon, Negombo hotel on bed and breakfast basis. I asked my family members to go. But, due to Covid 19 and other concerns, they declined. I worked long ago in tourism and have stayed in all the five-star hotels in this country except those which came up in the last decade. I left tourism because I got tired of its monotony and false values. Staying in a luxury resort doesn’t excite me any more. But things are different today. I’m exhausted and eager for change after two years of the pandemic.  I also had a dream. For many years, I wanted to take my guitar, sing and enjoy music with friends at the seaside. ...