New king of Sigirya: unofficial portrait
Wed, 12 Aug, 09
Here he is – cool (despite the heat), calm and majestic. Ruffled only by the breeze. Totally obvious to the crowds and unencumbered by security. I was able to snap this photo on the top most level of his palace on Sigirya mountain after a sweaty palmed climb in the killer heat. Behind me came a gaggle of swquacking schools kids hat wrecked whatever peace and quiet his majesty was seeking. There was no furrowed brow or snarl of rage. Just a nonchalant squint into the glare, a few mediative evaluations of the situation, then a return to the afternoon snooze. The guides would take care of everything.
Clearly he is a more sharing occupant of the palace than the first King.
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who knows, maybe his ancestors lived besides ours on top of Sigiriya once…
Mickey, what are you doing in Sigiriya, why ain’t you at home – http://www.flickr.com/photos/lady_divine/3797549272/in/set-72157621844346539/
Such regal majesty noh?
Chavie: Quite an interesting idea
Sigma:
TMS: Yes
– though its more like regal drowsiness
looks like an Alsatian mix .. or as the Koreans call it .. yummy stew
Well as a vegetarian I don’t like animals
in my food that is