Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Sri Lanka is described as one of the cheapest and most beautiful places to retire in Asia, according to insights from the Annual Global Retirement Index. Retiring abroad continues to appeal to those seeking a high quality of life without the high costs associated with the US and other Western countries. But this is NOT so when it comes to Sri Lankans who seek the service of paid elders' homes, retirement homes, certain types of nursing homes etc islandwide. All are looking after who pays money for the service. The rosy picture drawn on those 'homes' through various web sites, leaflets, brochures, etc are totally different from the reality and the gap is similar to the distance between earth and space, not the earth ...