On our way to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, Colombo: The old parliament
Our abominable hotel
The downtown beach
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The train to Anuradhapura ...
... paddyfields
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Anuradhapura: Wessa Giriya ...
... a civilization from the 3
rd
c. BC
Peacock in the tree
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Isurumuniya from the 5
th
c. AD
The royal family
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Ranmasu Uyana: a sophisticated system of swimming pools
.
Bodhi, grafted from Buddha's tree in India
Buddhist parade
The Mirisawetiya dagoba
Thuparama: Another dagoba
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Basawakkulama, a big tank
The dagoba Jetavanarama
Monkeys with one young
Kuttam Pokuna: 2 pools
.
Anuradhapura
Polonnaruwa: Lake Topa Wewa
.
A great Guest house
.
Excellent breakfast !
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Nice driver !
Polonnaruwa's Citadel, XI
th
-XII
th
c. AD
.
The Roya Palace
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Kumara Pokuna: The Royal bath
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The dagoba Rankoth Vehera
The Royal palace Vijayabahu
.
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Vatadage ...
...
... the Moonstone at the entrance ...
... Buddha in the center
Sath Mahal Prasada
A chameleon
Hatadage (the tempel of the tooth)
Gal Pota (the Stone Book)
Manik Vehera
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The dagoba Rankoth Vehera
Gal Vihara: Sitting Buddha ...
... standing ...
... reclining
.
The dagoba Kiri Vihara
Alahana Parivena (The Royal Crematory)
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The Lotus pond
Polonnaruwa: The market
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Fish
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The Nissanka Royal bath
Lake Topa Wewa nextdoor
The Nissanka Mala Royal palace
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Polonnaruwa: An excellent restaurant
