Saturday, July 11, 2015

Kallady beach, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Newly constructed 'board-walk'

Fishermen's huts under coconut trees 
Casuarina trees.
Fishing boat drawn up on the beach.

Batticaloa was famous for its 'Kallady beach' which had acres of soft sand bordering the Indian Ocean.. Horse-play, booze and a delicious dinner with fresh sea-food was the order of the day on moonlit nights. The Tsunami devastated the area. It is back in better vigor as these photos show.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Views from Puliyantheevu, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

The bridge connecting Puliantheevu to the mainland.

The promenade near the Ghandhi statue.

The Promenade.

The statue of Mahathma Ghandhi.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Waterfront promenade, Puliyantheevu, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Statue of Mahathma Ghandhi.


Crane near the old jetty.
Palmyra tree with branches.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Mahiyangana sights, Sri Lanka.



Near the Stupa at Mahiyangana.