Sunday, February 25, 2018

'Climate control', Sri Lanka, 1910,.

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'Climate control' at the 'Richmond Castle', Kaluthara, Sri Lanka 1910. Cool air blowing from over the Kalu Ganga camme across the lawn and went under the panelled floor of a hall from an opening under the verandha. It emerged through holes in the panelled flooring, cooling the hall.

Friday, February 2, 2018

Braving an elephant, Sri Lanka.

Going under the belly of an elephant, repeating it three times is supposed to make an infant brave, in later life. This was being done at Saman Dewale courtyard, Rathnapura. It cost each parent Rs.100/=.