Seeing as we were having a World Heritage kind of day, we went to Polonnaruwa. I can type that but I sure can’t say it.

It’s an enormous area of ancient ruins from the 11th century which was destroyed by invading Indians. Most of it is damaged or was burnt to the ground. But there is one area that was buried before the Indians arrived which has four perfectly preserved carvings of Buddha.

Reclining Buddha

That’s John on the right, sporting his nice respectful sarong, just to give some perspective.

Buddha has big feet.

And you never get just one statue or carving of Buddha.

The meditation pose, with bonus monk in the frame.