Greenwich Bay (AVP 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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Skyline of Colombo and we were quite disappointed because we had heard so much about them. At many places along the trip, we saw elephants, which are the beasts of burden of Ceylon and the Ceylonese national symbol. The elephants are exceptionally well treated. They are given a dally bath in the nearest stream, an occurrence they immensely enjoy. After a four-day visit at Colombo, we steamed around the southern point of Ceylon and up the coast to the little picturesque town of Trincoma- lee. Here was a town built on the very hem of the green jungle-dress that cloaked it and green foot hills formed a frame for the lovely picture. There was very little to be had in the way of souvenirs or crafts of any sort at this native vil- lage, but the British again showed their cordiality by offering the use of their recreation fields for Softball and touch football. Native Market Elephants and More Elephants c .- n

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Crazy Farthworm Overlooking Picturesque Kandy Well Dressed Ceylon Man Elephants Returning from Bath Hindu Tennple No Cokes. Just Coconuts K. Arc- ■ , , -