It’s the dry season in Ampara, easily identified by scorching hot days and disappearing lakes. Went swimming the other night only to find the water level 3-4m down and at its deepest point the water was knee level. In other lakes the lilies have taken over covering the surface for huge distances. We did manage a swim but had to go miles inland, beautiful spot though, alas spoiled by drunken local men insisting there were crocodiles in the lake and we should get out. You are never quite sure so it spoiled it, especially as it was getting dark by that time so a bit spooky.
The heat is severe and relentless, you get lethargic in the afternoons, or should that be more lethargic!
