Thursday, May 31, 2012

Nuwara Eliya Gardens, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.



Right in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, these gardens were laid out during British Colonial times.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_aGjr-F4vY

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Dahlias at the Nuwara Eliya Gardens, Sri Lanka



All from one flower bed in the Nuwara Eliya Gardens
Slides on video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4J38bue7_g

Monday, May 28, 2012

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

The Post-Office, Nuwara Eliya.

A tree in the park, Nuwara Eliya.
A visit to Nuwara Eliya in the central highlands of Sri Lanka during April or August is thrilling experience The natural beauty of the place and the bracing cold climate is spectacular.
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHUFQAi-adQ

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Temple at Seetha Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

Entrance to the Seetha Eliya temple.
Paintings of the legend of Seethadevi
The stream flowing by the side of the temple.
The 'Hakgala' (Jaw shaped stone) hill as seen from the temple.
Legends are related of 'Hakgala' being the site of the palace of Ravana the mythical king of Sri Lanka. The stream and the temple near the stream are claimed to be the site where 'Sitha' the wife of Rama was held captive.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xduWRU33izE