Latex from a rubber tree after a heavy shower of rain, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Rains cause havoc with collecting latex from rubber trees. This picture shows the effect of rain on the flowing latex.

Flower in the garden, Avissawella.

A dance by school girls on 'Sahithya' - Cultural - day, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

A beautiful dance routine by school girls, on Cultural Day at the Town hall, Avissawella.

Disposable umbrella, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

A variety of yam common in the jungle land of Sri Lanka has large leaves. This is called 'Habarala' - Colocasia esculanta -This is used to hold over the head as an umbrella, if one is caught in an unexpected  shower. Once used they are thrown away. You see a leaf thrown away lying on a rock in this picture.

Road through shrub jungle, Avissawellka, Sri Lanka.

The road bordering the perimeter of the Free Trade Zone at Seethawake, is nice, cool and full of bird sound. You can see many different varieties of birds, butterflies and dragon flies. An occasional mongoose or 'thalagoya' crosses the road. It is a beautiful road to do cycling.