Flowers at dawn, Rest House, Ella, Sri Lanka.

A 'Black-rumped Sun Bird' seeking honey from a flower.

The photos were the result of a walk at dawn in the premises of the Rest House at Ella.

Rest House, Kithulgala, Sri Lanka.

Flowers floating in a bowl of water greeting the guests.

Serving one's breakfast.

Dr. P.R. Anthonis's Father-in-law's house adjoining the Rest House.

The Rest House at Kithulgala on the road to Nuwara Eliya has a long history. It had its days of glory when David Lean chose this as a base during the filming of the movie 'The Bridge over the River Kwai'. They built a bridge over the river close by and ran a steam locomotive with carriages, over the bridge. The train was blown up over the bridge using explosive charges. The whole scene was covered by more than six movie cameras. The production was a box office draw.

Rest House, Belihul Oya, Sri Lanka.

The entrance

'Rooftops'

The Belihul Oya - stream flowing by producing a 'white noise' which is calming.

The cafeteria overlooking the stream.

Situated by the side of the Colombo to Badulla Highway, past Balangoda, this Rest House was famous for its amenities from the 1920s. It borders the river and has an idyllic air. Bird life is aplenty and there is a section called 'Rooftops' for the bird fancier. The cuisine is good.