Daytrip to Colombo

What would the Sinhalese traffic network be without the British colonial forces? The stations, trains, rails - everything seems still in its original state, no visible renewal or maintenance work. We drove to Colombo to get our train ticket for the trip to Jaffna (Nightmail - or Nightmare?). The ride goes along the beach - fantastic! I stand at the open door and am happy!

Colombo is a busy city - everywhere is sold, repaired etc. And the traffic roars, honks, squeaks, rushes, stinks - idyllic!Read more