Sunday, February 22, 2015

Udawalawe

 
Water Buffalo in a Watering Hole
Yes, that is the name of a National Park in Sri Lanka where we stayed for only one night in tent cabins and went on a safari in the early morning in hopes of seeing elephants and other wildlife. And we weren't disappointed!  We all agreed that this is one of those moments that will remain in our memories forever - a truly special event!  The park was established after a reservoir was built in the area to give a permanent home to elephants where they would be safe.  It's a beautiful place and is around 72,000 acres with over 1,100 elephants.  With that much land, sometimes you see them and sometimes you don't, but we were lucky.  Here are just a few of the 200+ photos I took.  It was difficult to chose which to publish.  What an amazing place! 
Bee Eater

Kingfisher


Painted Crane


Don't Know but ????

Golden Jackal

And the Stars of the Show - the Magnificent Elephants




 
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7 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    I am loving my armchair trip! And am using some of your photos for "wallpaper"!

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  2. Whirled TravelerFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:02 AM

    Thank you Kathy! I'm happy you're enjoying it. So am I! Love, Ruth

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  3. Amber Rose CreationsFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Truly Beautiful. What a magical thing to see wild elephants amongst so many other cool creatures! And you even got a pic of the kingfisher bastard, which was harder him or the elephants?? ha! Really cool pics again. Love you

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  4. MaryFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Ha! Kingfisher bastard, that is what I was going to say too. Really beautiful photos. I see a great calender for 2016. Glad you are having fun. Hope we see elephants in Kauai! Maybe elephant seals. Love you.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Absolutely AMAZING! WOWeeeeeee!
    I'm so jealous
    Xo
    pip

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Beautiful photos! Glad you're having such a wonderful trip. --pjue

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  7. Whirled TravelerFebruary 24, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Thanks for the great feedback. It has been amazing and so lucky to se the cutest Kingfisher bastard ever! Wish you could be here to see it all too.

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