Rush hour in Sri Lanka...
Apparently he's like this for three months, hence why (understandably) they have to tie him to a tree!

Not as fast as a tuk-tuk but seemed to get there in the end.

Allegedly once upon a time this was a giant statue of a lion... Still it is a long way up for someone who's feeling pretty ill.

Man climbing palm tree.






















I conquored this behemouth on an empty stomach...

Another day, another sleazy back-packer motel...
The sunset was ok.

Left: arty ruins, below: all hail the man with the best 'tash in Polonnaruwa!

Always funny... monkeys shagging!






















This is supposed to be a Thai-style pagoda. Not sure Thai architects would be super-proud to hear that but well...

The fabulous rock caves at Dambulla.

I have to be honest with you - after a while the Buddhas start to get a bit same-y...

Just to get started... here's the view from my hotel on day one!