Tagged With "Galle"
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Re: Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 1a) Colombo
Ah Galle Face Green! Many a delightful stroll taken with my folks on a Sunday afternoon in the 1960s, then home for tea at 42 Galle Face Court, the flats opposite the hotel. Ah sweet memories Ouch that seems a long time ago.....
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Re: Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 1a) Colombo
DrFumblefinger your photos are amazing. I can see why you love the country so much.
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Re: Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 1a) Colombo
Originally Posted by Mac: Ah Galle Face Green! Many a delightful stroll taken with my folks on a Sunday afternoon in the 1960s, then home for tea at 42 Galle Face Court, the flats opposite the hotel. Ah sweet memories Ouch that seems a long time ago..... I was told the Galle Face Green was actually green until the pope showed up and a massive crowd destroyed the grass. After that it became the Galle Face Brown. The green is slowly trying to make a comeback, though. I actually visited someone...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 22, 2014: Mr. Kuttan
Thanks for sharing this. It's wonderful people like Mr Kuttan that make travel so special.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 22, 2014: Mr. Kuttan
I've just finished a short book by Alan Bennett, 'The Uncommon Reader', about another notable personage whose job it is to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome in their presence. Seeing Mr. Kuttan's serene face, it makes me wonder what his private thoughts might have been all those years. And if he'd written them down and had them tucked away somewhere, to be revealed at a later date. I suspect not, under the circumstances, but wouldn't it be interesting?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 22, 2014: Mr. Kuttan
There are a few people you meet who have natural "Charisma" They stay in your mind and have a effect on you and the way you see the world. You were lucky to have met this man.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 22, 2014: Mr. Kuttan
Originally Posted by PortMoresby: I've just finished a short book by Alan Bennett, 'The Uncommon Reader', about another notable personage whose job it is to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome in their presence. Seeing Mr. Kuttan's serene face, it makes me wonder what his private thoughts might have been all those years. And if he'd written them down and had them tucked away somewhere, to be revealed at a later date. I suspect not, under the circumstances, but wouldn't it be...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 22, 2014: Mr. Kuttan
Originally Posted by GarryRF: There are a few people you meet who have natural "Charisma" They stay in your mind and have a effect on you and the way you see the world. You were lucky to have met this man. Agree completely, Garry.
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Re: The Historic Fort and Town of Galle, Sri Lanka
It's a great photoessay of a special place, Travellinn, thanks for sharing these wonderful photos with us. I generally just traveled through Galle, never stopping much except perhaps to look around for an hour or get something to eat. The fort is very impressive, a massive structure of rock and coral. The last time I visited Galle was just after the great tsunami of 2004. The town was one of the most damaged by that tragedy as several massive waves washed through it. Hundreds were killed or...
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Re: The Historic Fort and Town of Galle, Sri Lanka
How did you discover Galle ? Did you read of its existence prior to your travels ? Or merely stumble upon it and get the urge to explore further. It appears to be untouched by tourism - or is it on the tourist itinerary ? After all these invaders what language do they speak now ? Good collection of photos - gives a real taste of this town.
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Re: The Historic Fort and Town of Galle, Sri Lanka
DrFumblefinger, then you should absolutely spend some time in Galle next time you visit Sri Lanka! GarryRF, the plan was originally to go to Unawatuna (30 min away) staying there and doing a day trip to Galle. But after doing a little bit research online, we found out that Unawatuna would not fit us, and ended up doing the opposite. On our daytrip to Unawatuna we certainly got confirmed that staying in Galle was a much better option. See my thought about that on...
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Re: Want to buy great hand-made lace? Go to Sri Lanka!
I love the pictures, DrF, and especially the lady's dresses. There's something very dignified yet happy about them. Thanks for this lovely surprise.
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Re: Want to buy great hand-made lace? Go to Sri Lanka!
Thanks PortMoresby! Gumbo is full of surprises, as we find out each week.... The women working at the lace center were very proud of their skill. Like most Sri Lankans, they're shy when you first meet them and start talking to them, but once the ice is broken you're rewarded with huge smiles and friendly conversation....and a chance to take photos like those you see in this post. The quality of the lace is excellent. I still have a number of pieces I bought here, including a large lace...
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Re: Want to buy great hand-made lace? Go to Sri Lanka!
Excellent and informative piece Dr F and love the pictures. Yes, I wouldn't have expected to find lace in Sri Lanka
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Re: Beautiful! Bride and her party at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
Is that you I see in the window, DrF.? What's in the bag?
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Re: Beautiful! Bride and her party at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
I'm the one holding a camera. The bag holder was someone else.
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Re: Beautiful! Bride and her party at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
Wonderful series of images from Sri Lanka, Dr. Karl! Many thanks for these highlights of your Ceylon adventure. NM
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Re: Galle Face Hotel, Colombo (Where Gumbo Was #218)
DrF, I've noticed in my reading that many travelers to SL spend limited time or bypass Colombo entirely. Can you tell us, please, what you like about the city and, other than friends, what brought you back? If the hotel is as popular as it seems to be, there must be something. Or is the hotel itself the destination?
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Re: Galle Face Hotel, Colombo (Where Gumbo Was #218)
You guess correctly, PM, in that it was my friendship with Sir Arthur that kept me returning to Colombo. And what a wonderful experience that was -- imagine befriending and entering the private life of your favorite author! Hours of conversation over tea or juice while enjoying the setting sun and flying foxes, discussing his latest book, etc. Terrific! Colombo's a big city, over 7 million in a country of around 20 million, and has poor public transportation that will only get worse as roads...
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The Historic Fort and Town of Galle, Sri Lanka
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle, on the south west coast of Sri Lanka, sure is a charming place to visit. The city within the fort is set up by low-rise buildings along cute narrow streets.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 1a) Colombo
This is the first in a series of posts featuring my travels to Sri Lanka. My visits to this island centered around seeing my favorite author and dear friend, futurist Sir Arthur C. Clarke.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 12) The Beaches
Sri Lanka is intimately tied to the sea. As a tropical island, only a few degrees north latitude of the equator, there are dozens of lovely warm beaches by which you can relax.
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Galle Face Hotel's Library and Museum
DrFumblefinger shares two new features in one of his favorite hotels, namely its very fine Library and Museum.
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Galle Face Green, Colombo
One of Colombo's most popular public spaces is a park known as the Galle Face Green. Situated on the Indian Ocean, the area is undergoing radical transformation.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 12, 2013: Sunset in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Among the many sunsets I've seen in my life, I'd rank the 30 or so viewed from Colombo's Galle Face Hotel among the best; varied in color and intensity, but always beautiful.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 22, 2014: Mr. Kuttan
'Kuttan' was the doorman and official greeter of the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo. He'd be the one who'd come to your car as it rolled into the driveway to open the car door for you.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 2, 2015: Indian Ocean Sunset
There are places in the world where people stop what they're doing to enjoy the setting of the sun. Usually these are tropical countries, where tourists sip tall cool drinks beside a pool as they watch this evidence of the earth's...
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May 22, 2017: Weddings in Sri Lanka
It's always fun to stumble across a wedding during our travels! DrFumblefinger shares photos of two weddings he encountered while staying at Colombo's Galle Face Hotel.
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Galle Face Hotel, Colombo (Where Gumbo Was #218)
Gumbo was visiting Colombo's historic Galle Face Hotel. Built in the era of British Colonial rule, it has recently undergone a major renovation and is now an upscale luxury hotel.
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Want to buy great hand-made lace? Go to Sri Lanka!
About the last place on earth I'd have thought to buy lovely hand-woven lace was Sri Lanka. The world's best tea -- of course, but lace seemed improbable. But the proof was right there and it was lovely.
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Spotted on the Road, Colombo
You don't expect to see a classic 1950s Cadillac in Sri Lanka, but DrFumblefinger came across this beautiful car parked in front of Colombo's Galle Face Hotel.
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July 10, 2017. Bagpipes at Sunset, Colombo
A dirge played by a Sri Lankan bag-piper and the lowering and folding of the Sri Lankan flag are now part of the evening sunset ritual at Colombo's Galle Face Hotel.