From Mar. 2014 “Sigiriya – Cave Paintings, Ruins & Wild Elephants – Oh My!”
Wasp attacks occasionally happen to hikers at Lion’s Rock. Sure…I’d keep quiet!??
Surprisingly colorful and saucy paintings on Lion’s Rock – this is an example.
Two of the charming maidens gracing the sides of Lion’s Rock
Beautiful view atop Lion Rock. The challenge will be getting down.
Quite a climb to the top of Lion’s Rock – and the view is worth it.
Scary steep.
Thankfully wiire screen encloses part of the upper staircase.
This is one of the lower staircases to the citadel.
Such a long line of beautiful Buddhas
Buddha’s pillow looks hard as a rock!
I was fascinated by the variety of mudras (hand gestures) exhibited by the Buddhas.
Another shot of beautiful paintings on ceiling.
Pujas (floral offerings) can be quite fancy or, like this one, simple but beautiful.
The cobra has spread his hood to shade the Buddha in this classic view.
I like this shot because it shows what a big impact the caves make on visitors.
From Feb. 2014, “Kandy Town”
Kandy Town as seen from a nearby hilltop
Flower bedecked altar at Pattini Devale
Guarding the tooth
From Feb. 2014 “Ella – Hill Country”
Scenery around Ella
Adams Peak is often shrouded in mist
Notice how she wields that machete with just one hand.
A weaving coop near Ella.
Steaming after a hot bath of dye
Beautiful shades of purple
On the train tracks around Ella.
This guy walked along the tracks for more than a mile, balancing his bike on one of the rails without ever wavering.
Walking home along the train tracks.
Despite their obvious appeal, we all know that walking on the train tracks is dangerous.
At the Dowa Temple Cave near Ella.
The wages of sin and all that…
One area of the cave was filled with Buddhas.
Devotional flame
These young monks were on a field trip to the temple.
Roadside temple along train tracks:
From Feb. 2014 “Sri Lanka – Meandering Along the South Coast”
Fort Galle Photos
Old building in Fort Galle
Old house – in disrepair, but still beautiful
I loved the look of this old door.
Old house in Fort Galle
One of my favorite shots – sunset at Fort Galle
Lighthouse – one of several at Fort Galle
Mirissa Photos:
Buddha at moment of enlightenment, at temple on way to Mirissa
Scale for weighing fish – at Mirissa harbor
I always check out a temple or two in the towns I visit. The temple at Mirissa was fairly modest. The young monks invited me into a building towards the back and I saw these colorful paintings on the ceiling.
Carving on wall outside temple gate.
Buddha and his entourage.
Detail on the temple ceiling.
This young monk greeted me with a welcoming smile.
You’re never far from the beach in Sri Lanka.
Tissi and Yala National Park Photos:
Rocks and beach at Yala.
The landscape is so beautiful that it’s hard to get upset if you don’t spot a leopard. (Pun intended for those who will appreciate it.)
Near the beach at Yala.
Yala lake at sunrise.
Kataragama Temple Complex:
Priest at Kataragama Temple
From Feb. 2014 “Final Reflections on Panchakarma”
Durian 
Mirissa – bringing in the morning catch 
Fort Galle – Kids at the fruit stand
Saffron and Silk 