Ok. It’s time to speed through my last bits of Sri Lanka so I can move on to other adventures. I want to post these last pics so that I remember my adventures.
I loved my walks in Colombo. They were hot and not always pleasant. But I always made different discoveries. Back in December 2011, the Dutch Hospital finally opened. It’s located in the Colombo Fort area, or Colombo 1, and is part of an effort to make Sri Lanka more tourist friendly. It was a welcome addition as it expanded the restaurant options in Colombo by about five. Score! Long before it opened (maybe a year ago?) I stumbled upon it being refurbished. It’s such a pleasant place and one not to miss if you are in Colombo.
Outside the Dutch Hospital
Inside the Dutch Hospital, prior to refurbishment. With the World Trade Center in the background. Modern vs. Old. Nice.
With the opening of the Dutch Hospital, Colombo’s Fort area is rapidly gentrifying. I believe it’s only a matter of time before the area returns to its glory days.
Cargills in the Fort. Soon to be renovated?
Colombo Fort Police Station. With the World Trade Center in the background. Modern vs. New. Again. Cool.
Farther into the Fort, you’ll be in Pettah, the market area, and stumble upon more interesting sites. Like the street devoted to dried fish. Smells amazing, lemme tell you. I believe this area is actually Colombo 13, but I’m not sure.
This is definitely Colombo’s most interesting mosque.
A peep inside of Colombo’s most interesting mosque.
Beautiful Church Doors not too far away from the mosque.
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