Thawalentenna to Ulapena, Sri Lanka.

 

 

 

Coming down from Ramboda, on the Nuwara Eliya there is a place called Thawalamtenne, where a side road on the left leads past the Kothmale dam to Ulapena. The name Thalamtenna recalls the place where water Buffalos assemble to take their burden down into the Kotmale valley. This road goes parallel to the Mahaweli Ganga. On the right side the road to the Mahaweli Chathya, leads to a beautiful Dagoba. Further down on the left there is a view point to see the 'The Kothmale Dam'.

                                 The Mahaweli Ganga on the approach to the Lower Kothmale dam.

                                    On the r5oad fromRamboda - Tawalan Tenna to Ulapene

 A leaning wall - Mason's fault

Gregory's lake, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

 House boat on Gregory's Lake

 

 

 

Jet-ski on Gregory's Lake

The 'Spirit of Christmas'

 

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Used bicycles from Sweden, on sale at Kaluaggala, Sri Lanka.

Driving on the highway just past Kaluaggala going towards Colombo, I spotted a container load of used bicycles. On inquiry I was told that these were for sale. Each bike would  cost Rs.900/-. These bikes had been used for hiring in Sweden.

These bicycles had the following features:-

1. No chains but a shaft driven rear wheel.

2. Wheels had solid tires - No need to have a bicycle pump.

3. A small solar panel to charge a battery to power the headlight.

 4. Hub brakes.

 It will be a rough ride on Sri Lankan village roads.

On the road from Kithulgala to Ginigathena, Sri Lanka.

 

Plastic boats for hire

                                            Taking up the challenge of 'white water' rafting

 

Fire-wood for sale