Second safari in Sri Lanka. I did see a leopard, but it was in the trees and moving. So no picture, much to my chagrin. However, the other rare critter in the park is the sloth bear, in the firstRead more
Second safari in Sri Lanka. I did see a leopard, but it was in the trees and moving. So no picture, much to my chagrin. However, the other rare critter in the park is the sloth bear, in the firstRead more
Orphan and injured elephants are cared for/raised here for eventual release into the wild. They say there are as many as 50 elephants being cared for here, mostly young. At feeding time, the youngRead more
My first wildlife safari in Asia. First is a look over the main lake. We are just entering the monsoon season. So the water level is low. The main stars here are elephants. I'm told tuskers are rare.Read more
Also known as "Little England," as this was a favorite location during the colonial ers due to its higher elevation and mild climate. There are many features here reminiscent of the English. First isRead more
High plateau above Nurawa Eliya (see another post). The park is a mix of cloud forest and open savanna. The first pic is taken at World's End, the top of an escarpment 880 meters straight down. ForRead more
The Golden Temple is an important religious and pilgrimage site located at the foot of the ridge beneath the cave temples. The Golden Buddha and golden stupa are the two best known features here. TheRead more
Sat by back 2,000 years and more, this temple is a series of 5 caves together about 150 meters above the valley where the town of Dambulla is located. The first pic is of the courtyard where all theRead more