Ratmalana Airport
Ratmalana Airport was originally the international airport for Colombo. It is now used for domestic flights and for military purposes. In 1934 the State Council of Ceylon (as it then was) made a decision to construct an aerodrome within reach of the capital city of Colombo and decided on Ratmalana as the best site (...)Top photos chosen by u all:
Drinks all round
Made by ianmstuart
Everybody darts for shade to drink king coconut water with orange cordial. The water is straight from the nut so is sterile and is naturally slightly salty. It is so pure that in an emergency it has been used to replace salin solution in medical aid.
The clear winner
Made by ianmstuart
This is the winner of the 1600m with a winning margin of about 100m. Unfortunately the shutter release is too slow on my camera so I just missed the big smile he had when he breasted the line.
Le premier dejeuner chez moi
Made by ianmstuart
First and as it has turned out very typical meal at the school. Rice and curry and par-biled veg. From a week on it has become very tedious!
My bedroom
Made by ianmstuart
Nice huh, with the a/c I'm not sure the net's needed but as it's there...
The Blind School
Made by ianmstuart
Nearest places of interest:
| Ratmalana Railway Yard Panadura City Blue Water Hotel | Ja-Ela Gampaha Hill Street Kollupitiya |
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