Friday, February 22, 2013

Thailand and Burma 2013

                            We are back to southeast Asia for visits to Thailand and Myanmar (Burma)

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Colombo, on our way home


our last breakfast in Sri Lanka - we opt for an upscale Italian cafe!

Galle, second visit




the mosque and the lighthouse

















street scene























view of the ramparts and Indian Ocean from our rooftop














walking on the ramparts













fish delivered to our guesthouse door














Tissa, second visit




friends prepare dinner for us in their home















Roshan rides me on my bike;
more comfortable than it looks!















funny water buffalo

Kataragama





bathing in the sacred Gem River before entering the holy site




















offerings for sale at the entrance to the holy site














the long avenue leading to the Buddhist temple; note the elephant who dispenses blessings!

Friday, March 23, 2012

motorbike trip to hermitage





fearless motorbike driver
















waiting for a juicy morsel

















peacocks all along the way

















water buffalo























helpful road signs
















































































Pottuvil




back streets of Pottuvil















welcome to Pottuvil

































young children returning home from school