Colombo

I met my driver/guide Suresh at 9AM in the general airport meeting area just outside of bagge claim.   And we're off for a 7 hour whirlwind tour or Colombo and Galle.  First stop was Colombo, population of approximately 1 million and the largest city in Sri Lanka.

The new Parliament Building...

The ever so humble President of Sri Lanka, his mug shot on almost everything in town.  Apparently, he has well earned nickname of "Mr. 10 percent".

Mr. 10 Percent's residence.

Major new hotel construction going on in town.

Up next, much more attractive Galle.