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December 22nd 2013

Published: December 22nd 2013

The gorgeous mountain town of Ella is known for its walks, so I was up bright and early to walk to Little Adam’s Peak. It is an easy walk, meandering through the tea plantations, until the last ten minutes, which is a steep trek up the very top. It’s all worth it when you get there, as there’s a lovely view over the hills, and it’s the perfect peaceful spot to start your day. I had it all ... Read Full Entry

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Udawalawe National Park

Good morning elephant...

You have to look hard to see the jungle cat, but it's there!

Water buffalo keeping cool

Green parrot camouflaged well

A hornsbill I think

Does my bum look big in this?

Mating season. Lots of this to be seen!

Wild elephants wouldn't drag me away....

Udawalawe National Park

Who's checking who out?

Not a tusk, but a tooth

Breakfast time

Look closely at the baby elephant hidden away

Rawi thinks this one is only a couple of days old. The babies are always well hidden in the middle for protection.

Grey monkey

A kingfisher, one of my favourites

Hard to compete with the peacocks!

Caution, elephants crossing

Follow me guys...

Udawalawe National Park

22nd December 2013

Jackie
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What a beautiful place and quite different from what I expected and I am not quite sure what that was anyway. What about a few photos of where you are staying. Did your face end up looking like your leg?

23rd December 2013

RJT
Rachael

My face avoided anything - was all captured my legs and my hand, but the bruising on my hand is getting better. Good idea, I will take some photos of my hotel, it's lovely.

22nd December 2013

tom
non-member comment

Looks very interesting countryside Rachael The photos are great Have not seen a close up of a snake yet

23rd December 2013

RJT
Rachael

There won't be any snake photos!! Did you buy the wooden fisherman that Nana used to have here? I have seen a lot of these little wooden carvings, which is a very famous Sri Lankan symbol and wondered if you'd bought it here.

23rd December 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Happy
Your blogs emit happiness with your travels in Sri Lanka…seems like a great decision these holidays Rachael.

23rd December 2013

RJT
Rachael

You are right, Sri Lanka is really fabulous. Merry Christmas to you and Denise, hope you are celebrating in style.

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