Tea Pickers - Sri Lanka

Local workers picking tea leaves for future processing.

Hindu Temple - Sri Lanka

A highly detailed structure on top of a Hindu temple, depicting Hindu gods in various poses. This is a common feature on many Hindu temples, in the same way that a steeple is found on a church.

Spice Plantation - Sri Lanka

This nutmeg is on display at a spice plantation. Not only are many of the spices used for food, but also many are used in herbal remedies that claim to cure everything from obesity to migranes.

Dambulla - Sri Lanka

This ancient Buddhist city on top of a hill has four caves filled with both paintings and statues honoring Buddha. Many point to Dambulla as proof of a pre-Indian civilization in Sri Lanka

Buddha Statues at Dambulla - Sri Lanka

One of the four caves at Dambulla, featuring dozens of statues and paintings of Buddha

Golden Buddha - Sri Lanka

A Golden Buddha statue at the foot of Dambulla looks out over the surrounding lands.

School Children - Sri Lanka

These school children are visiting Dambulla. Across Sri Lanka, all school children wear the same uniform, with a white shirt and blue shorts for boys and a white dress for girls. Muslim girls will also wear a white veil.