District Medical Officer's quarters, Koslanda, Sri Lanka.

The only change I noticed from 1966 when I was its occupant was the change from 'bucket latrines' to a modern toilet. The 'billin tree' with its abundant fruits was still there near the gate. Wild hare, mouse deer and hedge-hogs still frequented the place.

A corridor in the District Hospital, Koslanda, Sri Lanka.

This corridor looked the same when I was District Medical Officer at the District Hospital, Koslanda, in 1966. I took this picture in February 2010. Time has stood still here.

Lotus pond, Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka.

Lotus pond with two birds and an iguana, Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka.

A stream in Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka.

I passed this stream close to Athurugiriya two days ago. There were lovely red lotuses in bloom, the air was fresh and free of fumes and the countryside peaceful. It was a bit of paradise.

A school band, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

There are two types of school bands in present Sri Lanka. They are the western and the occidental. The photo above shows an eastern school band in action at the 'Janadhipathi Vidyalaya', Avissawella.