Sithulpawwa, Sri Lanka.

An ant-hill near the road.

The 'Chaithya' on a hill-top.

A sunset at Sithulpawwa.

Bougainvillas blooming in the parking area.

A historic site more than 2200 years old, Sithulpawwa in the south of Sri Lanka, borders the Ruhuna National Park. The constant cry of pea-cocks adds to the solitude.

'Southern Highway', exit at Mathara, Sri Lanka.

Sights 'Southern Expressway', Sri Lanka.

Sights along the 'Southern Expressway', Sri Lanka.

Scenes along the 'Southern Expressway', Sri Lanka.

The variety of the landscape in this ever green land is amazing. Paddy fields with water-buffalos, tea and rubber estates and villagers going about doing their age-old tasks adds charm to this trip.

Scenes along the 'Southern Expressway', Sri Lanka.

'Service area', Southern Expressway' - E 01, Sri Lanka