Galle, 2nd city old Dutch Port.

Near the Southern end of the island with a sheltered bay & large ramparts enclosed old town this city, at least inside the Fort, has lots of character. The increased tourist trade is inspiring lots of old Dutch building restoration. My hotel “mom” was telling me she’s not allowed to, because of world heritage status, knock out walls to add on to her small guest house. But restoration is fine I deployed the bed mosquito net curtin last night when I heard that buzzing approaching my ear. “Mom” told me that mosquitoes breed in the Dutch built drainage/ sewage system. Like from the 18th century so some pretty good engineering that’s still functional today. Albiet without a lot of treatment before ocean discharge. Just from the “fort” I hope

Ok enough fat thumbs on the phone keyboard for now

I really liked this rather honest depiction of how the Dutch got this big fort (& sewage system) built.

And a shot of lunch. The big sign on this busy eatery was ” Indian restaurant” which 95% of the clients were. F

Finnaly I got some spicy enough food. By requesting the hottest stuff they had.

Last this update on Blog production

Recall my whining about the Bluetooth keyboard failing in the last two blog post. So I’m now in Galle, the old Dutch Port/Capital & 2nd largest city on this Island. I worked my way through the day after Xmas shoppers all over the market district, to every suggested (by Google & locals) computer & phone accessory store. A real Asia market immerssion day. But no luck. Found a few wireless Wifi ones but, their little USB dongle just isn’t gonna fit my phone plug. Rats. Maybe up in Kandy, high up in tea country. 3rd biggest town and more tourist/expat focused economy I think,
Crossing my fingers

Taking advantage of “mom’s” best yet connection speed short traffic video. Informational on what a Tuc Tuck is for those who don’t know.