Sri Lanka Pics Mix

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The 18th century era "Dutch Hospital" located inside the "Galle Fort". The Fort was housing the "VoC" Dutch East India Company Business assets and staff.

The 18th century era "Dutch Hospital" located inside the "Galle Fort". The Fort was housing the "VoC" Dutch East India Company Business assets and staff.  View of the Inner Fortress side.

The 18th century era "Dutch Hospital" located inside the "Galle Fort". The Fort was housing the "VoC" Dutch East India Company Business assets and staff.

The 18th century era "Dutch Hospital" located inside the "Galle Fort". The Fort was housing the "VoC" Dutch East India Company Business assets and staff. View of the rear side towards the open sea.

The 18th century era "Dutch Hospital" located inside the "Galle Fort". The Fort was housing the "VoC" Dutch East India Company Business assets and staff. View of the rear side towards the open sea.

The 18th century era "Dutch Hospital" located inside the "Galle Fort". The Fort was housing the "VoC" Dutch East India Company Business assets and staff. View of a nice fence gate built according to ancient samples.

19th century era muzzle loading canon on display beside the coast at Colombo City-

The postman with his mail delivery bicycle.

Galle Fort beach with coral reef barrier, suitable for safe bathing and swimming.

18th century era Chinese Chrysanthemum design dish. Dating from the trade between China and Europe when Ceylon was a station on the long maritime route between Asia and Europe. 

Typical close range fishing boat with outrigger and out-boarder engine.

South Gate of Galle Fort with armories added by the British in the 19th century.

Old fishing boat still made of wood.

Papaya "Tree". This fruit plant was brought to Ceylon from America by the foreign traders.

Coconut COIR rope made from the fibers of the natural husk of the coconut.

Coconut COIR rope made from the fibers of the natural husk of the coconut.

Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Independence Day Parade in  Matara

Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Independence Day Parade in  Matara

Crocodile drifted from the river into the open sea.

Crocodile drifted from the river into the open sea.