Why not? Why not wake up again in the early morning and drive around looking for elephants? Why not? When do you even have that as an option? However, this morning we were shutout. Zero wild elephant sightings. The last two days have been so wonderful. Everything that we set out to do, we accomplished. I love that feeling. Today was our Sigiriya day. Our guide Terrence was quite confused on our methods to see Sigiriya, but they worked for us. We started walking the trail from the Pidurangala Temple near Sigiriya. The trail up Pidurangala rock was easy. Ezra walked the entire way. From the top we had 360 degree views – include the view of the masses of people ascending the stairs of Sigiriya – not us though. We picniced alone atop our castle rock castle. We could see all the way to the Big Golden Buddha in Dambulla. On the Pidurangala trail their is a huge reclining Buddha in the rock. Near the sleeping Buddha statue is a peaceful Lotus pond. Amazing. The early sun was striking the sleeping Buddha and yet Buddha continued to sleep. Only our footsteps were around and no one was following us and telling us where we could or could not step. No one was asking to see our ticket or asking us if we want a guide or if we want to buy a wooden elephant, We were able to walk free. WE were here as if we were here 1500 years ago, when man made their mark among these rocks. Of course Ezra was more interested in catching some of the frogs in the pools of water. Sleeping Buddha – Jumping Frog. Sounds like a good Chinese Movie, I can truly say the drive back to Kandy was uneventful. I am so glad we decided to do this little expedition up North. We could have easily just stayed and played in our nice guesthouse in Kandy, but that is not why we are travelling the world. Ruins and Rocks and Elephant talks – that is why we are travelling the world.
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