Saturday, February 9, 2013

Point-Pedro, Sri Lanka.

The new market.

A tree with a Hindu idol under a Margosa tree near the bus stand.

Shops surrounding the bus stand.

The road to Viyapaarimoolai.
The town of Point-Pedro is active. A new market building is coming up in place of the old market.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Munaiady, Point-Pedro, Sri Lanka.

The road at Munaiady.

The northernmost point  of Sri Lanka, Munaiady, Point-Pedro.

The light-house Point-Pedro.

Fishing boats at Munaiady.
The coastal road leading to Point-Pedro from Thumbalai is now open for traffic.
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IwotoZ0fl0&list=UU1dqepitfAJwrQWLD-gZ3NA&index=8

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Environs of Point-Pedro, Sri Lanka.

Puloly road to Point-Pedro.

An anomalous coconut bunch, Katcovalam.

Road in Katcovalam.

Well with pulley.
Typical village scenes around Point-Pedro.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Manalkaadu, Manthkai and on the Puloly Road, Point- Pedro, Sri Lanka.

Road from Manalkaasdu.
Manthkai junction with Kodikaamam road.
Manthkai Hospital entrance.

An old house on the Puloly road.
 The ravages of conflict are fast disappearing. A life of normalcy seems to be returning.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7gDB19Zzg8


Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Scenes from Manalkaadu, Point-Pedro, Sri Lanka.

A pond with lotuses.


An Indian Pond-Heron in the lotus pond.

The road leading to Point-Pedro.

A paddy field.
From sand dunes to paddy fields, the variety of scenery in this area is fascinating. The bird life in the December to March is also notable. It is a harsh land demanding much and giving back little.