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May
the most part are very old and are limited to one floor, They are chiefly occupied by natives, who trade in curios, jewellry & provisions. The majority of the larger places are big British merchant's offices, and Business places.
The mode of travelling in Colombo is chiefly by Rickshaw or Motor. In places they have the Electric trams running, but they are not often patronised by the European.
One thing I noticed here was the absence of Europeans in the streets, There seem top be very few British about at all. Although the signs and newspapers are mostly in English. We are to allowed on shore again to-morrow, so I shall be able to have another look round, and if possible get a souvinir or two to take home with me. The following day Friday I again went on