Colombo - Sri Lanka

Asia-Sri Lanka-Colombo I could not find a postcard showing a part of Colombo. So we have flowers instead. I have to say the city is one that I did not find too enticing. But on the other hand Sri Lanka has so much to offer that it is not a concern. 

I did pay a visit to the Philatelic Bureau in Colombo. It is one of the best I have visited. Full selection of stamps . The staff were very helpful and interested in what they were doing. At least I was able to select my stamps. 

Asia-Sri Lanka-Colombo I am a great tea drinker. I really drink very weak tea and in Sri Lanka was drinking this brand when there. There is a lovely tea shop by this brand in the city centre. I enjoyed the service and selection and delighted to find this free postcard when there. 

I posted this card at the airport , where I had my last cup of tea. The Postmark is not Colombo it is Katunayak which is where the airport is 

Galle - Sri Lanka, World Heritage Site

Asia-Sri Lanka-Galle is the big unmissable destination in the south. Galle is a city of trade and increasingly art. Today this historic Fort area is crammed full of little boutique shops . It is a highlight in Sri Lanka to walk around and take it all in. Pure delight. 

The Post office in Galle is very historic . It has been restored . Unfortunately it was closed on the day I was here . So this card was posted in Colombo 

Nwara Eliya Post Office - Sri Lanka

Asia-Sri Lanka-Nwara Eliya This Tudor style red brick Post Office was constructed in 1894 by the British and is one of the oldest Post offices in Sri Lanka. It is also on most tourists maps in this area . I was delighted to find it was open on the Sunday when I visited. 

Even though the Post Office was open when I got here on a Sunday they only had a small selection of stamps. The Philatelic section was only open Monday to Friday. 

Nine Arch Bridge - Demodara - Sri Lanka

Asia-Sri Lanka-Nwara Eliya  Took this train from Kandy to Nwara Eliya.  This bridge is one of the iconic bridges in the country . Wonderful trip. Lots to see out of the carriages and there was a special class for tourists if you paid the extra. 

I had run out of stamps at this stage so just used the stamps that were available at the post office. At least the stamp has a postmark. 

Sigiriya , World Heritage Site - Sri Lanka

Asia-Sri Lanka-Sigiriya Rising from the central plains, the iconic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's sing most dramatic sight. It is certainly impressive. On the way up there are sections of Royal gardens , frescoes and at the summit a beautiful terrace. I did not make it up to the top , too warm and happy to walk half way. A worthy World Heritage Site. 

The stamp features a warm orange sunset. I have to say you see these all the time in this area. Beautiful just to watch the sun go down. 

Royal Cave temple at Dambulla - Sri Lanka

Asia-Sri Lanka-Dambulla This Royal cave temple is an iconic Sri Lankan site. Five separate caves contain about150 stunning Buddha statutes and paintings. Amazing and a World Heritage Site. 

I could not find a suitable postcard near Dambulla. So I bought this card on my travels and posted in Nuwara Eliya. I purchased the stamps at the local post office. 

Pinnawala - Sri Lanka

Asia-Sri Lanka-Pinnawala One of my first stops in Sri Lanka . Pinnawala elephant orphanage. Just before here had a 15 minute elephant ride. Then here seen many elephants in the water. Loved the views .

There was no post office that was obvious in this area. So posted this card at Dambulla post office. I had no stamps purchased in advance from the post office in Colombo as will only be there on the last day. So just bought the stamps as I went along. 

Sri Lanka

Second Country on the recent trip. Sri Lanka

Post Office in Galle . 

A famous Old Post Office in Nuwara Eliya. A famous tourist site. Open 7 Days ! 

The Staff at the Philatelic Bureau in Colombo . Very helpful and knowledgeable. Full selection of stamps . 

Post Office in Dambulla.