At the Nayigala Kuti, came across the 'Kelly Kettle's. This was the most efficiently way to boil water that have seen so far. Using twigs, one can boil a large volume of water in under ten minutes. Wonderful for monks living in solitary kutis who need to make medicine.

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Headed back to the Pilikuttuwa forest after a visa run in Colombo. My old traveling companion, Venerable Pasado stopped by for a visit. He had been on carika for most of the year. So, it had been about six months since we met. We both camped out on the rocks.

Shortly after the vassa period, it started to rain heavily. During one of the breaks, was able to head up for a night on the rock above the kuti. A wonderful opportunity.

Senaka Mahatthaya is the main 'dayaka | supporter' of the Pabbata Kuti. He and a friend decided to rebuild this ancient Sangha dwelling about 20 years ago. He came by to help me build an updated rocket stove out of rocks and mud.