Inside the 'Centuria Lake Resort', Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka.

A star class hotel in the once desolate town of Embilipitiya, shows the degree of development that this area has undergone over the past decade.

Sights at the '','Centuria Lake Resort" Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka.

Views from the 'Centuria Lake Resort', Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka.

Island in the 'Chandrika Wewa'.

A tree-lined path.

A coconut grove.

Birds on a rock, 'Chandrika Wewa'.

Paddy fields, Embilipitiya.

A field growing plantain trees and coconut trees around a paddy field at Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka. This area with its lush greenery produces paddy, vegetables and fruits in plenty and is a veritable 'bread-basket' of present Sri Lanka.

Under the greenery, Embilipitiya.

A village mud-track at Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka, bordering a water way. A welcome place for a bath and a picnic lunch.