There are 4 caves inside this temple complex, all complete with buddha statues and wall paintings. The most disturbing aspect however was that the predominant theme was punishment - and punishment in the extreme! Very gruesome indeed!!
It was interesting to see the cave where the teachings of Buddha were first put down in writing on palm leaves that had been dried and flattened in a lengthy process.
From one of the stupas something high up the hill caught our eye, and we were soon heading up a path with a strange "guide" who also wanted to have a look. Turns out the Korean government is funding a huge seated Buddha to overlook the valley and temple, complete with cable-car! We were stoked to get the view from the top out over the Knuckles Range and be the only ones there - we're sure that once the gondola is up and running this peacefulness won't last!
Back in town we bought a small Sri Lankan souvenier and went to the fruit and vege markets to top up our vitamin stores - the finds of the day were fresh avocados, tomatos and pineapple!
As we made our way back around Kandy lake we stopped to pick up fresh bread and cheese for our feast tonight! That means no bananas and bread for us today!
Adlibing it before the gondola.
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