ARIPPU to Glimpsing The Doric, Arippu , 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: - 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