The Leech Stream

Pundaluoya flowing by the city in Kotmale with the same name. The original name "kundalu-oya" (kundalu = leech, oya = stream) has somehow distorted over time to "Pundaluoya".

From the set Going home - October, 2005.

Sthupa by the River

The Kalu River flowing past the Sthupa near the famous Boa tree in Kaluthara.

This sthupa is special because it is hollow and houses a smaller sthupa surrounded by ample space for pilgrims.

From the set Kalutara - April, 2007.

Where Land Meets Water

Albesia trees at the edge of Kotmale reservoir on a bright and sunny midday.

From the set Kotmale - January, 2007.

The Old Bridge

Generations have used this now invalid footbridge over the Kotmale Oya, a sub branch of Mahaweli River. I have seen several who are "brave" enough to use it, and save some walking to the next nearest crossing. ;-)

From the set Kotmale - September, 2006.

A River Runs Through It

River Thames flowing past Westminster on a bright and sunny summer afternoon.

From the set UK - August, 2007.

Falling Down and Down

This is Pundaluoya, a sub branch of Mahaweli river which flows by the city/village with the same name, the very place where I grew up.

The river has been fed by several waterfalls by this stage, including Dunsinane.

The place we learned to swim, play and bathe in the river starts right after the last fall in the photo, but now that part of the river is very much deserted.

From the set Kotmale - January, 2007.