It was noon when we sauntered into the cobbled streets of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. As we ambled leisurely around its meandering streets, we tarried awhile to admire the restored architecture of colonial buildings, ancient mosques and quaint churches, grand mansions and museums. Strolling down the streets we got a full perspective of the place — of the town inside the walls and the Indian Ocean on the other side. We gazed in admiration at the grand warehouses and palatial residences built during Dutch rule.
The place resonates with history. . .