The water monitor, Varanus salvator - 'Kabaragoya' Sinhalese.

Quite a common resident in the south of Sri Lanka. Meat is not eaten. Has a vicious kick using its thick tail.

Flowers, home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Sights seen at Kuruwita.

A country road near Bo-path Ella.

Samanala Kanda (Adam's peak) and its neighbour called 'Baena Samanala Kanda' as seen from the town, Kuruwita. I presume the tallest peak is Pedurutalagala, the tallest mountain of Sri Lanka.

'Bo-path ella' waterfall, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

The waterfall with eager tourists.

A rock climber treading a dangerous path.

Stones in a river bed which are covered with water when the waterfall is in full spate.

'Bo-path Ella' waterfall, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

A dog cooling itself near the waterfall, on a hot day.