Friday, February 14, 2014

Excursion to the heart of southern Sri Lanka

In Galle Fort, time doesn't pass by (at least that is what I felt during my visit). The Fort or the old rampart has a unique beauty to it. The colonial architecture, still elegant in its form adds an aesthetic aura to the atmosphere around. Wandering in and around the Galle Fort made me reminisce how the city's beauty have been described in some of the books I read. And this is Galle Fort, from my third eye (Tried my best to do justice to capture the beauty of the grandeur city). 

An entrance to the Galle Fort

Tourists enjoying the bliss of sea bathing on a sunny Tuesday afternoon

Picturesque view of the ocean from the rampart 



The age old Galle Lighthouse, built in 1938



For the love of antiquities

Where the post office of the Galle Fort is housed today


Bet these would have many interesting stories in them. Old files from a deserted Notary's office.

Wandering around the streets of Galle


The grand edifice of the All Saint's Church, Galle Fort

Colours :)




Where the wounded will find solace



Along the paradise beaches of the 'teardrop of the Indian Ocean'