No sooner than we expected it, the train started to go more slowly and we wondered why. A cool breeze blew in the wide windows. That's when we realized that we were crawling uphill. The scenery gave way to a more diverse and interesting sight.

The Uphill climb 

Rice terraces remind me of Banaue.

The ascent to Kandy by car, as seen from the train.

It is fun when track and road race. A provincial lorry trying to beat us.

First stop, Peredeniya. Remember the Royal Botanical Garden?

Dozing Fuzzy

A village fruit stand

Gathering leaves

Boy with a kite

Train stations are old but efficient.

Looming dark clouds in the mountains seem to threaten our day. An almost invisible kite dares a challenge.

Men replacing old wooden rail base. Notice the white fresh concrete?

Another stop - "thambili" in Sinhalese is king coconut. Must be a place of abundance?

Villagers await the trains arrival.

Wake up, Fuzzy! You are missing lots. 

 A family waiting for their ride at Ulapane.

Upland rice paddy.

Buddhist flags enliven the road to a temple.

Nawalapitiya.

Washing clothes by the river.

Time drifted by.

Continued