Kaithady junction on the A 9 highway and on the road to Kopay, Sri Lanka.

Eluthumattuvaal, A 9 Highway, Sri Lanka.

The Railway station

Approaching Muhamaalai, A 9 Highway, Sri Lanka.

Approaching Palai, A 9 Highway, Sri Lanka.

Fences of houses by the roadside

Thatch-roofed house with a living fence made from 'Kiluvan kadhiyaal.

Fence made from stems of Palmyra leaves

Iyakkachchy to Palai, A 9 Highway, Sri Lanka.

Elephant Pass, A 9 highway, Srii Lanka.

Highway and rail line running parallel. Note the new type of electric signal lights on the railway  line, insrtalled on aid from the Indian Government.

Advert claiming 'Do not forget, that to give to your loved ones is your duty'. 

Paranthan, A 9 Highway, Sri Lanka

At Paranthhan there is this new highway going to Poonery, over the new Sanguppiddy bridge to Jaffna town. You avoid Elephant pass, Chavakachchery on this well paved route.

Kilinochchi town, A 9 Highway, Sri Lanka.

Entering Mankulam, A 9 Highway, Sri Lanka.

Kilinochchi, A 9 Highway, Sri Lanka.

Advertisement for Elephant Brand Ginger Beer with 'Thosai'

Female cyclists a common sight

Entering Kokavil, A 9 Highway, Sri Lanka.

Kanakaraayan kulam, A 9 Highway, Sri Lanka.

Approaching Mankulam, A 9 Highway, Sri Lanka.