Expert ice cream seller
- Usually stationed opposite the Rampart Hotel, Rampart Street
I’ve been cycling into the Fort for 26 years, people know and remember me from when they were small. Ice creams bring children so much enjoyment. That makes me happy!
Generations of ice cream lovers
I’ve now been cycling into the Fort for 26 years. I like being on a bicycle because it makes travelling easy and I can reach places even if the roads are narrow. Originally, I worked for Walls and now for Cargills Magic. I like how I have seen my customers grow! For example, there are policemen in Galle who used to buy ice-creams from me when they were small, and still do today!
Award-winning
Over the years I’ve won gold medals from the company for the sales I’ve done. The monthly target is normally 2 lakhs but some months I manage 3. I think the fact that I smile a lot and people have known me for years helps!
Bestsellers
Visitors from abroad tend to go for Cornettos and Fantastics, a type of choc ice. Among Sri Lankans the faluda lollies are very popular. My personal favourite is the orange lolly because cycling makes me thirsty and it’s refreshing. At one point I would eat two a day but I rarely do anymore because I’ve had too many! Even my three children are tired of ice cream now.
Come rain or shine
I like the Fort because it’s clean and where I stand is well-shaded. I’m normally here from 8am-7.30pm. The Fort residents have my mobile number, so they call me when they want a special delivery to their house. Sometimes I provide ice-creams for special events at the mosque and occasionally the young monks from the temple come and have a treat before midday. I have a good connection to the community. People know and remember me from when they were small. I plan to keep going as long as I can!