Strategically located amongst Indian Ocean trade routes, Galle served as an international trading port well before Europeans arrived in Asia.
The British took over in 1796. It is so hot out we don’t last long without shade.
It was during the 16th century that the Portuguese established this fort for trading and defensive purposes. The Dutch followed the Portuguese.
Beautifully maintained British architecture.
A Dutch church.
This building was a Dutch hospital. It now houses several restaurants.
We now go on a boat ride on the Madu River through the mangroves. Here you can see where they trap prawns.
We visit this man who has lived on this small island for sixty years. He shows us how cinnamon sticks are made. The cinnamon plants grow on the island and the process is done totally by hand.
He lives with his wife in this simple mud house.
Once back from the island we go for lunch and I sample some fresh prawns. So good!
And dessert! Fresh fruit, love it!
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