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ARIPPU to JAFFNA Glimpsing The Doric, Arippu Fort, Pooneryn Fort, Delft Island and Jaffna Above: The Doric. Built by Gov: Sir Frederick North. Completed in 1804. Named ‘The Doric’ as it reflected the Greek doric order of architecture. Built primarily to supervise the lucrative pearl fishing industry. The tower was apparently used as a ‘beacon’ to guide pearl fishing boats to the pearl banks. Below: Arippu Fort - where Robert Knox (and friend Stephen Rutland) took refuge after escaping from Kandy in 1679. Originally built by the Portuguese, subsequently occupied by the Dutch and the British. Below: Pooneryn Fort. Originally built by the Portuguse and subsequently used by the Dutch and British. Portuguese/ Dutch Fort - Delft Island Jaffna Fort at sunset Fort Hammenheil - Jaffna One of the last existing ferries between Kayts and Karainagar Above. Traditional lashed log raft still used in Point Pedro.Above right: Jambukola Patuna (Dambakola Patuna) harbour- where the original sacred Bo tree sapling was handed over by Theri Sanghamittha to King Devanampiya Tissa. ‘Adam’s Foot print’ Delft Island. Above: The fissured Baobab tree and what the ‘chamber’ looks like from inside - Delft Island. Wild Delft ponies/horses Sirappar Madam. Devotee/pilgrim rest or complex. Apparently also a place where learning took place (according to one local) Kayts causeway. Jaffna lagoon brimming with water Nallur Kovil Ornate gateway to a village. Privately funded by a family from the village. Many are to be seen but not as large or ornate. Nallur Kovil Keerimalai baths Jaffna Lagoon - at its best Spot-bill Pelicans, Spoon Bill and Painted Stork Glossy Ibis - migrant ‘Squadron flying’ - Spot-bill Pelicans Sandpiper Sea Gulls- Delft Island A variety of birds -Jaffna Lagoon.

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