This continues our trip through central Sri Lanka. We started with the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. We toured a tea factory and had a tea tasting in the heart of tea country. The day ended in Nuwara Eliya.
 |
| fog rolls in to obscure the view |
Temple of the Tooth
The Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a world-renowned Buddhist pilgrimage site housing a sacred tooth relic of the Buddha, symbolizing sovereignty for Sri Lankan kings and drawing devotees and tourists who witness daily rituals and enjoy its rich history as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors must dress modestly (covering shoulders and knees) and remove shoes, experiencing incense-filled ceremonies and viewing the relic, which rests in jewel-encrusted caskets. (Google)
 |
| the tooth relic is in there |
 |
| more road damage from the cyclone |
A Tea Factory
 |
| foreign and local restrooms (huh?) |
 |
| wood fire for drying tea |
Drinking tea is already a relaxing activity. We can now picture the quiet serenity of Sri Lanka's tea countryside while sipping our tea with these pleasant memories. The tea leaves are handpicked when they're at the perfect point for harvest. They come from these evergreen shrubs in a continous cycle of nature from the shrubs to our tea cups. Mmm... tea.
Online it's called Nuwara Eliya. I don't know why there is or isn't another A. It is a cool place to get away from our coastal capital. I mean that in both senses of the word cool.
Nuwara Eliya is a cool, misty hill station in central Sri Lanka, nicknamed "Little England" for its British colonial architecture and tea plantations, offering a temperate escape with attractions like Lake Gregory, Victoria Park, tea estate tours, and Horton Plains National Park, known for its stunning scenery, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife. Established by the British as a summer retreat, it blends Eastern and Western cultures, boasting unique landscapes, colorful gardens, and a blend of colonial-era charm with Sri Lankan vibrancy. (Google)
 |
| view from our room |
No comments:
Post a Comment