Water Monitor Lizard

Ruins of the Ancient Capital City of Polonnaruwa

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July 11th 2013
After an early breakfast, we left our bungalow in the jungle for the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa. It took about an hour to drive to the site. Polonnaruwa was the second capital city of Sri Lanka after the first capital city was destroyed during the 6th century. On the way, we encountered a water monitor lizard along side of the road. We were able to get within a few feet of the creature. Then on ... read more

Asia » Sri Lanka » Central Province » Sigiriya

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The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C., probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced beginning in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa... ... read more