Tuesday, April 7, 2015

The Dalada Maligawa and the Island in the Kandy Lake, Sri Lanka.



The island in the centre of the Kandy Lake was used as a recreation ground for the females of the Queen's household durng the time of the last King of Kandy. It was called the 'Jala tilaka mandapaya' and alternatiively the 'Kundasalawa'. The conquering British used it to store their ammunition.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Friday, April 3, 2015

First World War Memorial, George E De Silva Park, Kandy, Sri Lanka.





The days of the British Empire, when Ceylon sent soldiers to fight in the First World War. The names of those who died are engraved at the bottom of the memorial cross.