Climbing Sigiriya Sigiriya, built in the fifth century, is a wonderful set of ancient royal gardens complete with a complex system of man-made pools and water courses. Many of the fountains still working - water flowing underground suddenly to bubble forth. Several people approach us wanting to be our guide. They keep insisting and telling us details about the gardens. Finally Dr. Pearce negotiates a price, nominal really, with one of the guides. It seems we must have a guided tour. At times it would be nice to skip the facts and enjoy the space, to take in the sights, sounds, and feel of the breeze. Details, details, details, the devil they say is in the details. At the base of the cliff a city supplied the people to build and maintain the gardens and palace.
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