Jaffna Portraits
Shazni in front of bus
Everybody in Jaffna is nice and glad to see you. The scene just opened up this year really, no curfew, roads, beaches, whatever. There’s less tangible security presence than Colombo now and we’ve been stopped at exactly zero checkpoints. These are some photos of people from Jaffna town and Point Pedro. Some of the Colombians I came with, but some of the kind locals who’ve been showing us around.
Graham next to old car
Jaffna is like Cuba for the British. There are a lot of well-maintained old cars around, Austins primarily.
Vicky at Point Pedro Beach
Vicky (Vignaraja) is a friend of a friend, totally showing us around and treating us like family. And introducing us to his. This is a long exposure on Point Pedro beach at night. It was full of people flying kites and lighting fireworks.
Uncle K at home
This is Uncle K in his family home, where they kindly fed our lot. Very hospitable, and very frank conversation.
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Lovely see those faces again after long time!!!
Shazni ge rawula maru ne… :)
Cool pics.
how do you access internet in Jaffna? Are there are places to stay? Could you please post a some photos of your typical meal/
Graham !!!
nice pics :)
I always suspected you were a GAY, now i’m convinced i was right. So how was your gay trip, Indi?
Why are you using the word GAY as an insult?
@dicks.
You need to update your insult list.
About 10 years outdated.
Thanks for showing this lovely town through your lens .. its 5 years i have last visited Jaffna.
It would be nice to see more pics Indi….if it’s not too much of a hassle please post more pics -would be very much appreciated!
Also visit places like Nallur temple, Cashurina beach, Keeri malai – (if you haven’t done it already).
How ironic, a Tamil asking a Sinhalese for pictures of Jaffna. But also a good sign that Jaffna is not Tamil-only anymore.
Hi,,
I think there are more pics on his flicker.
Great pictures Indi.