Thanks @kayb.
Our accomodation in Sigiriya was suggested by D (D for driver) and was terrific in many respects, a fabulous view of Sigiriya (lions) rock, modern comfy room and the best breakfast yet. On our second mornings breakfast there we had to move to a larger table to accommodate all the dishes. There were string hoppers, fried eggs, green onion roti, coconut sambal, potato curry, chicken curry, green bean curry and some fresh fruit. There’s hot water in the pink thermos and tea or coffee bags.
We ate here one night as well, Chinese influenced noodles with veggies and an egg on top, plus homemade spring rolls, no photo. The kitchen was gleaming stainless steel any chef would be proud of, again no photos.
Dambulla has the largest wholesale fruit and veggie market in the country. There’s 3 huge industrial spans covering rows of shop fronts, room for the trucks to get in, unload and get out, gaunt men carrying 40 kilo sacks on their backs and all manner of interesting produce. We wandered for close to an hour trying not to get in the way of men working and trucks moving. Buyers and sellers were clearly negotiating hard, yet still happy to engage the foreign tourists. Sri Lanka is one of the friendliest countries we’ve been to.
How’s the size of these long gourds ?
Anyone know what these are ? I did ask D, his answer was vague and I’m not certain correct.
Can you guess what those things in the sack are ? I got a taste, (clue, they’re not olives).
Dambulla also has a famous cave temple https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dambulla_cave_temple dating from the 2nd century BC. It’s stunning - 332 steps later. Yes, I counted them. Great views of the surrounding countryside too.
