The cooler winter weather in Bangkok allows for a more pleasant usage of the green lung that is Lumpinee Park, a fifteen minute stroll from our condominium. The 142 acre space was created in the 1920s by by King Rama VI on royal property. A statue of the king stands at the southwestern entrance to the park. It was named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha in Nepal, and at the time of its creation stood on the outskirts of the city.
The park is a mixture of open spaces, lakes and pavilions, such as this Chinese one in white marble.
Clusters of skyscrapers, such as these, which include our residence, overlook a welcome area of greenery, in an otherwise concrete jungle. The spring blossom has left a pretty trail amongst the dark bark of an avenue of trees.
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