Monday, March 18, 2013

Machinery used in a tea factory of the 1950s, Sri Lanka.

Large fly-wheel from which 'V' belts drove a metal shaft under the roof. From this shaft power was tapped via 'V; belts to power the various machinery.

A large diesel engine used to provide stand-by power to the factory. Normally it was powered by  electricity generated by a nearby hydro-turbine.

A tea-roller where freshly plucked leaves were rolled.

A tea-packing machine.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Various scenes, Sri Lanka.

Water for  the weary traveler, 'Pin-thaliya'- 'Thanneer Kudam', Paranthan.

A giant tea-pot, Meepe, Sri Lanka.

An old HMV Gramophone of the late1940s.

A butterfly, 'Common Crow' - Euploea core - sipping nectar.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Elephant Pass War Memorial, Sri Lanka.

View from the War Memorial at Elephant Pass.


Mural at the War Memorial, Elephant Pass.

A bull-dozer converted as a Tank used to storm the Elephant Pass Army Camp.



Thursday, March 14, 2013

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Exhibit of captured arms, Muhamalai, Sri Lanka.

Exhibit of arms seized from the LTTE close to Muhamalai.
A mortar designed and used by the LTTE.
A rare species of large lizard on the roof of the building.
Empty artillery shell casing used to decorate the compound.