Monkeys stealing breakfast from outdoor tables at Sigiriya homestays

The Toque Macaques around Sigiriya are incredibly bold. They will literally drop from the roof onto your table, grab a piece of toast or fruit, and run off before you can blink. They are not usually violent towards adults, but they are opportunistic. The homestay owners usually stand nearby with a stick or a slingshot to scare them away while you eat.