Jaffna & the North - Sri Lanka - page 622

( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Hospital Rd)
Jaffna's colourful fruit and vegetable market is west of the bus stand, but the greater mar-
ket area encompasses several glorious blocks beyond that. In the market itself, Mr M
Chandresakaran's stall , by the bananas, sells traditional Jaffna cigars.
Art Gallery ARTS & CRAFTS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Racca Ln)
Jaffna's first art gallery is in a striking white structure and showcases work by contempor-
ary Sri Lankan artists.
Rosarian Convent WINE
(Thoma Monastery;48 Colombuthurai Rd; 8.30am-1pm & 2-5.30pm Mon-Sat)
The convent makes Rosetto 'wine' (Rs 300 per bottle). Sweet and laced with cinnamon
and cloves, it tastes like German gluhwein . There's also startlingly coloured grape 'juice'
and 'nelli crush' (Rs 180), both nonalcoholic, flavourful fruit cordial concentrates.
Ms Ruby Sorupan CLOTHING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 320 5358;89 Point Pedro Rd; 10am-5pm)
A kindly and competent seamstress, Ms Ruby Sorupan will whip you up a salwar kurta
(dress-like tunic and trouser outfit) or choli (sari blouse) for about Rs 200 or so. Only Mr
Sorupan speaks English, so try to visit when he's around.
Anna Coffee COFFEE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; No 4, Modern Market; 8.30am-6pm Mon-Sat)
Sri Lankan coffee (Rs 750 per kg) and tea (from Rs 380 per kg) from a venerable old shop
in the market district.
Future World ELECTRONICS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 221 9655; www.futureworld.com.lk ; 70-72 Stanley Rd; Mon-Sat
9.30am-5pm)
Genuine Apple computers and accessories and a service centre for repairs.