Sri Lanka - Kalutura

The closest town to our beach resort was called Kalutura. I thought it was very interesting for its architecture as well as its people.

This is the sign welcoming to the temple area.

This is the main temple for the area.

Most temples charge a fee, if not to local people,  certainly to foreigners.

The bodhi tree was the type of tree the Buddha sat under until he achieved enlightenment. It is sacred to Buddhists and, in this case, it was right across the street from the temple, something I had never seen before.

Fishermen:  I was shooting early in the morning so there was a subtle light. These fishermen are getting their nets ready.

Sandmen:  These men are not fishermen but use the river for another purpose. They dreg up sand  from the river and sell it later to builders.

Sandmen:  It is tough work. The sand has to be carried off one basket at a time. This work  has been done here for many generations.

Flower sellers.

Shoe repair man.

Garland seller.

This nun was happy to have her picture taken but she wanted her photo right on the spot.