Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Pre Christmas Turkeys for sale at Kaluaggala, Sri Lanka.

There is a szeable Catholic population at Kaluaggala, going back  to the Sixteenth Century - Portuguese times in Sri Lanka.

Monday, December 14, 2015

Scene from the highway from Meepe to Bope, Sri Lanka.

Sight of 'Sri Paada' - 'Sivanolipaadha malai' - Adam's Peak

On a clear morning the elusive sight of this sacred mountain sends one to ecstasy. The green paddy fields, the distant mountain range and the solitary peak which resembles an 'infants soother' are sights one never forgets.
I  took this picture two days ago.
From time immemorial sailors saw this mountain as the first glimpse of 'Serendib'. Steeped in mystery and legend this attracts pilgrims from all the over the world.
I have climbed the peak and rung the ceremonial bell at its top twice.

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Scenes at Homagama, Sri Lanka.



Colombo city sights, Sri Lanka.

Samngyong car sales point
Fancy cars on show
Diyawanna oya sights

Friday, December 11, 2015

Colombo city - sights, Sri Lanka.

'Lipton Circus' - Eye Hospital round-about.
'Osu-sala' - Former 'Great wall Chinese Hotel'
Former 'Turret Road' now 'Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala  Mawathe' - near Buddhist Ladies College.

Town Hall
Colombo is changing very fast. High rise buildings are the norm. Former residential areas are now commercialized. Any expatriate visiting it after a long spell overseas, will find himself/herself lost.