Monday, June 9, 2014

Artifacts at Maligawila, off Buththala, Sri Lanka.

The tall statue of the standing Buddha at Maligawila.


Stone 'Guard stone' near the statue of the 'Bodhisaththwa', Maligawila.

Stone carving around the 'Bodhisaththwa' statue at Maligawila.
These are from the 7th Century AD and predate the famous 'Aukana' statue near Kala Wewa.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Ravanella waterfalls and paddy field at Randeniya, Sri Lanka.

The Ravanella waterfalls on the Ella - Wellawaya road.

A smaller side show.

The highway bordering the waterfalls.

Farmers working a paddy field, Randeniya on the approaches to Wellawaya.

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Sights at the Ella Rest House, Sri Lanka.

The entrance.

The Ella Railway Station on the Colombo - Badulla railway line is within walking distance of the Rest House.

The reception area.

Looking at the mountains far away through the early morning mist.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Flowers in bloom, Rest House, Ella, Sri Lanka.




A walk at dawn in the premises of the rest house made me take these photos.