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Our last walk into Kandy-town took us on the back roads from our guesthouse to the top of the ridge where we could see our destination for the day – Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue -or the Big Buddha statue overlooking Kandy. I asked a number of tuk-tuk drivers if they knew the back way to the Big Buddha from our neighborhood, but they did not, and once again Google Maps was able to efficiently and successfully navigate the uncrowded roads all the way for our Pilgrimage from the Buddhist Temple near our house to Bahiravokanda. The day was hot even in the morning. We tried as best we could to stay in the shade. The Bahiravokanda cost 200 rupees to see and we were able to climb all the way to the top of the Big Buddha and see Kandy -town and the surrounding mountains – the Temple of the Tooth, the lake, and even the radio tower on the ridge our guesthouse. I am stil becoming used to seeing military police armed on the streets with automatic weaponry. The Sri Lanka civil war was not that long ago. I think Sinhalese writing was perfected while writing on an undulating train. After saying no to a number of tuk-tuk offers, we walked into Kandy-town. The streets were full of men and products – must have been delivery day, but maybe everyday is delivery day. We found a nice shop to eat where Ezra guzzled down 2 fresh bottles of chocolate milk. We also found a children’s clothing shop. Walking along the city street tires us out more than walking in the neighborhood. Too many other distraction to look out for – cars, trucks, tuk-tuks. We walked past Temple of the Tooth one final time before we caught a tuk-tuk back home. Amazing, the smiles a tuk-tuk ride brings after a long day of walking.
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