Sri Lanka’s commercial capital Colombo is a fascinating city, not only for a comfortable blend of East & West but also a cosy mixture of the fast and present. Situated 34km from the International Airport, Colombo has been a flourishing seaport for centuries; from the time when ancient seafarers form Cathay, Persia, & Morocco traded in pearls, precious stones, elephants, peacocks cinnamon & other spices. The original trading settlers, the Protuguese, Dutch & the British have all left in their wake churches, monuments, names, religions, costumes & food…..& smattering of their languages which have been adsorbed into the Sri Lankans. Friday, January 21, 2011
Colombo City
Sri Lanka’s commercial capital Colombo is a fascinating city, not only for a comfortable blend of East & West but also a cosy mixture of the fast and present. Situated 34km from the International Airport, Colombo has been a flourishing seaport for centuries; from the time when ancient seafarers form Cathay, Persia, & Morocco traded in pearls, precious stones, elephants, peacocks cinnamon & other spices. The original trading settlers, the Protuguese, Dutch & the British have all left in their wake churches, monuments, names, religions, costumes & food…..& smattering of their languages which have been adsorbed into the Sri Lankans. 
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