Poson trip Day 3 - Gardens, elephants, temples, crooks


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June 5th 2009
Published: July 14th 2009
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We woke up at 6:30am today and had a quick breakfast at the hotel cafe. At 7:30am, Bala (the guy who offered us a day-trip for 3800 rupees) turned up with his friend. Bala had to work later, so he would let his friend drive us to the various attractions. Before he went to work, he accompanied us to this panoramic viewpoint on the hill, where we had a bird's eye view of Kandy and the surrounding mo... Read Full Entry



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Galadeniya temple (founded in 1344)Galadeniya temple (founded in 1344)
Galadeniya temple (founded in 1344)

It was raining when we arrived.
A pond in front of Galadeniya templeA pond in front of Galadeniya temple
A pond in front of Galadeniya temple

The whole ground of the temple complex was carved from solid rock, including this pond
Stairs leading up to the Lankatilake templeStairs leading up to the Lankatilake temple
Stairs leading up to the Lankatilake temple

I actually walked up the stairs barefooted...
Wonderful view from the hill-top Lankatilake templeWonderful view from the hill-top Lankatilake temple
Wonderful view from the hill-top Lankatilake temple

Unfortunately the weather was not very wonderful.
We bought a bottle of woodapple nectar, out of curiosity...We bought a bottle of woodapple nectar, out of curiosity...
We bought a bottle of woodapple nectar, out of curiosity...

It tastes like a mixture of apple puree, milk, and something nutty... (an acquired taste...)



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