The most southern tip of India is an island named Sri Lanka, a predominately Bhudist culture. In the background is one of the oldest religious monuments called a stupa, usually used to cover a relic of the Buddha.
One of the many statues of Buddha. There is a sign that states "Please do not take your picture with your back to Buddha."
Cow's corner. Here, the cows direct the traffic.
The remains of an ancient rock palace.
The Royal Palace was built of wood and rock and once stood seven stories tall.
The kings bath
An ancient building with a small stupa in the middle surrounded by pillars. The stone pillars of the building resemble the stem of a lotus and a creeper. In the middle of the building is a seat of stone which resembles a lotus in full bloom.
The Lion's Rock in Sigiriya is a large stone and palace ruin.
On the rock, frescos were painted on the walls.
A beautiful view from the Sigiriyan rock.
The final entrance to the rock palace, had lions paws. Before modern times, you would have to walk through the lion's mouth to enter the palace.
At the foot of the stairs, the rainbow rock is called a moon stone at the circular house of relics.
Another view from on the top of Sigiryan mountain.
Little village
laying budhha
Budhist Monistary that is carved into the rock and built the building
Budha Shrine in Kandy. The home of Budha's tooth relic.
Sri Lankin Wedding Party
Vegetable Market
locals picking tea leaves
non-local picking tea leaves
Tamil village in tea country. Tamil people were imported by the British to pick the tea leaves.
Local boys
Waterfall Outsid eof Kandy
Southern coast of Sri Lanka beach view
Beautiful beaches and blue waters
My husband says this looks more like a postcard than him taking this one.
Fisherman
Room in Galle Fort. Dutch Fort, formers printer's mansion
Galle beach wedding. red
Yet another beautiful beach photo.
Inside Galle fort. Note the top of the building. The Dutch building has been converted into a mosque.
The Sri Lankins have knock offs from popular fast food restaurants such as Indian Hut = Pizza Hut, Subrounds = Subway
Matt outside of Galle fort putting his little toes in the nice warm Indian Ocean.
Ramp parts of the Galle Fort
Remains of the 2004 Tsumani. Damage of the southwestern part of the island. Many Many houses destroyed and haven't been rebuilt.
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