Old and new bridges at Manampitiya, Sri Lanka.

There were two bridges accommodating both rail and road traffic at Manampitiya and Ottamawady on the road to Batticaloa in Sri Lanka. New separate concrete bridges have been built for each of these now. The bridge at Manampitiya spans the Mahawely Ganga the biggest river in Sri Lanka. I took these pictures of the old and new bridges recently while on a trip to Batticaloa.

The slide and toy-house, Kallady, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

There is a lovely enclosed childrens park at Kallady beach, Batticaloa. I took these pictures there. These are all part of the post-tsunami rehabilitation project.

Orphan elephants at a milk feed at Udawalawe, Sri Lanka.

A good grip on the feeding tube is needed to see that no precious milk is spilt on the ground. Orphan elephant centre, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka. Feeding time 2pm every day.

Video taken by me of the same on YouTube. Click on the links below:-

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM31sVP8NMA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtNwPei39xY

Casuarina trees, newly planted, Kallady, Batticaloa.

The newly planted Casuarina trees lining the landside of the Kallady beach are very hardy plants and will give many years of shade in the future.

Outrigger canoes , Kallady, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Outrigger canoes beached caught my eye. I took these photos at Kallady, Batticaloa.

Kallady beach, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

The beach at Kallady in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka has for generations attracted people. The acres of treeless sand and the ocean breeze on moonlit nights called for group singing, booze and dinner. What a lovely time we had in days gone by. After the Tsunami it has been made into a lovely spot. There is an elevated board walk, halls to rest in and an adjoining play ground for children. I took these pictures on the 13thAugust 2011.

Wayside boutique, road on the right bank, Randenigala.

 At a wayside tea boutique the female owner had a pet squirrel runner all over her body and hiding under the tresses on her scalp. The owner said that the squirrel had fallen from its nest and she had fed it milk and was now her constant companion.