11/05/2026
Stepping Back 800 Years in Polonnaruwa 🏛️
After much research and planning, my guests finally stood before the ancient Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond). It’s truly a marvel of the 12th century—carved entirely from granite to look like a blooming lotus with five tiers of petals.
It’s incredible to think that King Parakramabahu built this for the monks so long ago, and it still remains so perfectly preserved today. Now, we are refreshed and back on the road for the next chapter of our journey! 🚗💨