I have long wondered what this very old tree on Bauddhaloka Mawatha would have to say about the city that has developed around it but Saturday was the first time I have been able to photograph it.

The tree is quite a way from home, but on this occasion Rennie, Emi and myself had two shops to visit that were about 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km) apart, so we chose to walk over a tuk tuk despite the heat and humidity.

Steve