Memos from SRI LANKA. 9th Memo: Galle - the birds nest in the chandelier

A colonial mansion in the walled old town of Galle, built first in 16th century by the Portuguese and eventually fortified by the Dutch colonialist during the 17th century.

Dark wooden windows in contrast to the white-washed walls.

One of these typical houses - white-washed and with windows and doors of dark wood.
Not so long ago, they still used to be shiny, but the sun here is merciless and the salty air from the ocean pulls its weight, too.
Therefore the wood, still intact, deems a bit weathered.

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