Our unforgettable adventure.

It was a very beautiful sunny day, we all started our journey to one of our sacred cities called Anuradhapura, which is situated in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka.

_{We climbed up to the point where the flag can be seen}

One of our destinations was Mihinthale, which is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura. It was the place where King Devanampiya Tissa met Arhath Mahinda Thero and his followers, according to our cultural history.

After visiting Anuradhapura Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwan Weli Seya, we arrived at Mihinthale around 2:30 p.m., after having lunch from Anuradhapura restaurant. The sun was not too hot, so we decided to climb the Aradhana Gala (Missaka Pawwa). Previously, when we went there, it was very crowded and hot. Therefore, we were unable to climb the mountain; but I can remember climbing it once when my children were very small.

There were three mountains to climb but the most difficult one was Aradana Gala. One mountain consists of the Kantaka Dagaba, while the other has a massive Buddha statue.

We started to climb the most difficult mountain, which was a truly unforgettable adventure for my family and me. Even though we began with excitement, it proved to be a challenging task. The path to the top was quite steep and difficult. When the powerful winds blew, we struggled to keep our balance. As the wind blew us away, every step became more difficult to move.

We did not give up even though climbing was really difficult. Certain parts were extremely challenging to climb, with no place to place our feet, but we managed with difficulty. Supporting each other, we continued to climb, determined to reach the top. We were exhausted, and some places were very narrow and difficult to exchange for climbers and descenders. Such times, we had to stand for a short while amid severe winds. Yes, finally we could step into the highest point of the mountain.

_{A photo I took after climbing a half}

_{One side view from the top}

_{Both sides view from the top}

At the top of the mountain, we felt a sense of victory. The views were amazing with lush green on all sides. What an incredible picture of the slope, from the right side with a white Kantaka dagaba and a big white Buddha statue on the left. This exciting adventure will be a cherished memory for all of us for the rest of our lives.

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