Personal highlights

1. Polonnaruwa: capital of the second Kingdom after Annapurna
2. UNESCO: protecting ancient ruins with monuments and gardens
3. Parakramabahu: last Sri Lankan monarch to unify the entire island
4. Nissanka Malla: later monarch to improve the royal city and palace
5. My trip: walking around the ruins for hours and getting tired

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1. Beautiful scenery
2. Getting fresh lime juice
3. Large white stupa
4. Me exploring the site
5. Yet another lying Buddha