Scenes around Rathnapura, Sri Lanka.

Traffic on the new Malwala bridge.

Pit entrance to a gem-mine.

Water being pumped out of a gem-mine.

'Baena 'Samanala kandhe' seen from Paradise Estate. Sri Paadha is covered by the clouds.

Observations on a squirrel, Avissawella, home garden, Sri Lanka.

A squirrel  approaching a feed-box.

It is a male squirrel and in the mating season.

Flowers in a home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Squirrel, Avissawella home garden, Sri Lanka.

I felt thirsty hence the visit.

After the heavy rains a day of blue skies, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

A chance to dry condiments in the sun.