Friday, July 24, 2009

Old planters bungalow, Alupola, Rathnapura, Sri Lanka

The British planters built very spacious bungalows during colonial times (Pre 1948), in Sri Lanka. They were self sufficient in many ways. They had Jersey cows, rabbits, a chicken run, a well cultivated vegetable and flower garden etc. This is one of the bungalows facing the Alupola waterfall, on a hill side.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Dehena waterfalls on the road to Wewalwaththe from Rathnapura, Sri Lanka.

The Dehena waterfall is by the side of the main road from Rathnapura to Wewalwaththe. During heavy downpours it occassionally makes the road impassable. There is a pool built at the base of the waterfall for bathers. The water from the Adam's Peak wilderness, feeds this waterfall.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Beruwaththe waterfalls and the Bambarabotuwa valley, Rathnapura, Sri Lanka.

This view of the Bambarabotuwa valley and the Beruwaththe water falls is seen from the Alupola - Bambarabotuwa road. It is one of the scenic wonders of Sabaragamuwa.

Flowers from Home garden, Alupola, Sri Lanka.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009