Today is a planned rest day. Breakfast at 9:30am. Initially I wanted to set off at 6am for a visit to a nearby Buddha temple in walking distance but the combination out of heat, exercise and gravity did not support me on that. I slept 11 hours and just made it in time for the breakfast!
 
I took up Mr. Mangala’s offer to organise a tuktuk for me to explore the Silver Temple, 16km out of Kurunegala town. Could be done on the bike but, a rest day shall be a rest day.
 
I did not get disappointed. This temple (actually 27 temples all together) dates back to the days before Christi, is embedded in and around a huge rock formation and developed over the eight kingdoms of the Sinhalese monarchy. What an incredible heritage. 

Over a cup of herbal tea and ginger cookies, I met the chief monk and he invited me to stay in one of their guest units, which I happily confirmed immediately and without a second thought. Slight change in travel plans but shall be interesting. Go with the flow and see how destiny plays out. 🤔

🛺 driver Asanga and myself taking the honor.

On the way back, I got my hair cut at 500LKR before the monks get onto it. 😂

Fair winds…