April 12, 2016 – Colombo, Sri Lanka Pictures from the day in this amazing city in what used to be Ceylon. – Yes Plenty of Tea available.
The ship using it’s lift to access supplies, this was the first time we saw this happening.
The Market by the Quay – Extra suitcases needed all around!
The Buddhist temple that looks like a rocket ship
Above Tuk-Tuk’s by the beach and below the old Parliament building
Scenes from around Colombo including statue of Queen Victoria
Cricket nets and pitches ready for action all over.
A Catholic Church
History musem
Snake charmer
Artifacts inside the Museum
Slelae
The independence monument
Tuk-Tuk by cricket grounds
Buddhist temple with giant figures – outside this is a 500 year old tree
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The Hindu Temple, could not go inside as a service was taking place
A fancy hotel for refreshments and shopping
Tachy took a different tour to see the elephants, these are her pictures of country life on the way there and pictures at the elephant orphanage.
Some last minute shopping before the ship leaves.
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