One of the most magical moments of our trip so far was twilight by the lake in Kandy (you saw the photo) accompanied by Buddhist chanting from the Temple of the Tooth.
And we were woken by the same chanting this morning and the following misty and romantic landscape.
Not quite so romantic, though, when we were informed that the mist was smog.
Too many cars and pilgrims in Kandy!
This holiday has been full-on so today is a restful interlude before more intense action. This is the beautiful and huge botanical garden in Kandy. We got there early and wandered around, comfortable in a breezy 20 degrees – it’s been scorching and humid until now.
So here we are, back at our hotel (more a guesthouse, really) in the hills above Kandy. And perhaps we’ll venture into the pool.
And now some more magical moments.
Elephants.
Sigiriya
Mosquito nets – just like the movies.
