Wijithapura and Kalawewa, Sri Lanka,

Legends associate Wijithapura with King Dutugemunu/King Elara of the second century BC. Kalawewa is associated with King Mahasena of around the fourth century AD.

Flowers on the roadside, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Fresh King-coconuts on the way to the market, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

The smal diesel powered mini lorries cost about Rs.10,0000/- ( Indian or Chinese brands) and come in quite useful in the periphery of Sri Lanka.

Our home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Orchids at dawn, Home Garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

'The dew on the flowers,

Has come with the dawn ...'