I was awestruck by the second site of what is known as the stone bridge constructed three thousand years ago. A Lego like construction of stone slabs formed a roadway similar to the Roman roads. It formed a bridge at one end and half a mile further it appeared once again up the river. An ancient and very large tree stood in its way clearly showing that the bridge was in fact older than the tree. Between the two sites is more of the road to be excavated and displayed the likes of the Hayden’s Wall in Scotland and yet no tourists’ visit this site whilst the villagers take its presence for granted. (Many pictures attached)... read more

Rev. Pannasinghe Thera was younger than I by about four years. I liked him instantly, calm in his demeanour and mature in outlook he has finished his education in Cambridge, UK. He spoke fluent English and was responsible for discovering some gratifying archaeological sites in Abhayagiriya. Dhamila Gahapathi Shala We came back to Rev. Pannasinghe Thera’s Kuttiya (dwelling house) by late afternoon to collect the priest who promised to take us around the Abhayagiriya sites. Since dusk was soon drawing nearer he suggested that we visit two sites. I was to meet him at a later date to learn more about Abhayagiriya. I must confess that I felt ill equipped with adequate knowledge of the sites and felt that some background reading is necessary before meeting him for the second time. Dhamila Gahapathi Shala is not ... read more

Armed with a background on anthropology, Kingsley was a gift sent from above. Kingsley is a Director of Swetha Warna, Therapeutic Pilgrim Community Tourasim. 330/4, Negambo Road, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka ushan@swethawarna.com Web: swethawarna.com Mob: +94 773 236162... read more