So, we woke up in Galle...and yes, I do have a lot! We decided we would go to a museum, and you know me, I'm all about the history! So we hired a tuktuk, and set off. Then I saw this on the back of a van...my question is, aren't we all?
...before the museum, we came across this Sri Lankan Air Force fighter that had been shot down in the bush...
...the museum place was all about Sri Lankan history, but they wouldn't let me take any pics. Did you know Sri Lankans made weapons grade steel 2000 years ago? I did...sort of. They had all kinds of cool stuff, and our guide kept talking about some famous Sri Lankan guy with a long name...wrote books or something. His house is on the grounds...
...he had this REALLY long name, and to save money, they buried him next to his house some time in the 70's...
...I guess they weren't crazy about the guy because they didn't even do a tombstone in English so people could read about who he was...he had a really long name. There were birds too...
Then we went to Unawatuna Beach...the English translation is "I've got a big fish in my pants...wanna see?". Kind of a "get laid" kind of beach atmosphere...
...and here is the winner of the "mama doesn't own a mirror" bikini contest...
...and some others that didn't qualify...
After the beach, we went for a walk...ended up having lunch, and getting the kill look from a tuktuk driver we didn't hire...
...and some nice flowers...
...the light was good at the lighthouse...
...I think the Dutch built the lighthouse to shine light on the clock at the far end of the bay...so they could see what time it was...they're almost blind ya know. They have lottery sellers everywhere...
...she looks like a particularly tough one. The fort is surrounded by water...with the Dutch being half blind, they had to see enemies coming for a long way...big rocks out there too...
...two little boys chasing the crows around...
...the sea was looking troubled...
...looks kind of cool in this one...the crow cooperated...
...and this guy is just coming home...
...sun was going down...
...and Cassandra was doing a painting...isn't she cute!
Now we know what the problem is......you can tune a piano but you can'tunawatuna. Keep up the great history lessons. They are almost as believable as Fox News.
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You youngsters watch and read...I'm a wealth of knowledge...just ask me!
DeleteI think Faux news might be more accurate. Two questions:
ReplyDeleteDoes no one in that country smile???
Does taking photos of bikini clad women get you in trouble with Casstonto (you dirty old man)?
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EVERYTHING I do gets me in trouble with Cassandra. Why do you say the smiling thing...don't you remember Siid, the used car salesman?
DeleteAwesome blog as usual Doug - I am really enjoying the unique perspective of the countries through your truly amazing photographer's eyes ( and wicked twisted sense of humour ) enjoy every moment!
ReplyDeleteJust trying to keep educating my friends with the truth...it's all about the truth ya know!!!
DeleteCastanto looks so beautiful and relaxed. Mama doesn't own a mirrow cracked me up. uuuu..
ReplyDeleteWhere would you be able to get a bikini that BIG? Oh wait...there was a tent maker in Unawatuna.......
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