A visit to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa built on the edge of a huge man made lake started our day this morning. Some of the lakes date back to their 11c construction and are absolutely huge. They feed the surrounding paddy fields and supply irrigation for miles around through largely original canals. The jungle claimed the City in the Middle Ages and it was rediscovered by the Brits in the 1930s. We trekked around in the heat of the day like mad dogs (well, ha...

Fabulous Hotel set in a garden setting of fruit trees and paddy fields. Woken up by monkeys fighting on the roof and more brilliant sunshine. More ancient monuments and Buddhist Stupas lots of walking and climbing, some of it bare foot! Enough said- apparently I was grumpy. I pointed out to Ruth that I am only grumpy when I am in pain or on a diet. I am not on a diet. Since being pulled over yesterday our driver seems to be slightly less enthusiastic with his rig...