TsunamiDecember 26th 2004

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Harriet Gunawasdana, who works a beach seller in Hikkaduwa selling goods to Western tourists. In 2007, when i revisited Sri Lanka it was a tough year for Har-riet, following renewed Tamil activity in Sri Lankan tourist numbers had dropped off significantly. Hopefully now the political situation is more settled in 2009 this winter will see tourist numbers return to higher levels and give the local economy a much needed boost.

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An express train was travelling along the Galle-Colombo route when the Tsunami struck leaving 1500 passengers trapped inside. The train remains in Peraliya two years on from the Tsunami and has become a memorial and place of pilgrimage for many. However the surviving villagers have to live constantly in its sight. Here a young child walks next to the wreckage, Jan 2006.

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T H William Sinno, Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka.

William a retired fisherman, has recently moved into a house which was built for him and his family by a British NGO following the destruction of his property in the Tsunami.

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Edward Panditha, Hikkaduwa has recently started working for the first time in many years. He has secured a job as a driver delivering soft drinks.

M K Babyhamy, Kaburugamamuwa, Matara.

Thilini Manel, 14, Dodanduwa.Thilini is doing well at school at has represented Sri Lanka in the U15 girls football team.

Miss Panditha, Hikkaduwa.

Elangaradna Sandagiri, Boosa.A formal naval serviceman, Elangaradna is working as a Tuk-Tuk driver.

Agam Podhi Chitrani, Hikkaduwa.Things are improving for AP Chitrani, managing to improve the family house, adding windows and basic furniture. The oldest of her three children has done exceptionally well at School winning an Art and Design for the Southern Area Province.

Patuwatha Lanka Saba, Primary School, Dodanduwa.

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Tsunami affected houses in the village of Polhena, Matara, Sri Lanka, Jan 2006.

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Mural in playground of a school on the Galle Road.

Miss Panditha, Hikkaduwa.

Elangaradna Sandagiri, Boosa.A formal naval serviceman, Elangaradna is working as a Tuk-Tuk driver.

Thilini Manel, 14, Dodanduwa.Thilini is doing well at school at has represented Sri Lanka in the U15 girls football team.

Edward Panditha has recently started working for the first time in many years. He has secured a job as a driver delivering soft drinks.

Agam Podhi Chitrani, Hikkaduwa.Things are improving for AP Chitrani, managing to improve the family house, adding windows and basic furniture. The oldest of her three children has done exceptionally well at School winning an Art and Design for the Southern Area Province.

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School boy in the playground at Patuwatha Lanka Sabba, Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka, June 2005.

Beach cricket during the Hikkaduwa Beach carnival, feb 2006.

Local surfer, Midura launches an air whilst surfing the Hikkaduwa beach break.

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Buddhist Monk, Colombo 3, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov 2005.

International test cricket in teh newly rebuilt Galle stadium. Engalnd V Sri Lanka. December 2007.

Buddhist Monks of the Koggala Temple, South West Sri Lanka, December 2007

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