The Garden of Eden.......................

The Garden of Eden......................., originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

Actually no, just another photo of Lumphini Park, Bangkok which, as I have said before, is one of my favourite places in all of Bangkok. So many improvements have been made to the park in recent years and it is looking just great. I especially appreciate the new plantings, such as the one portrayed, that have taken place in various corners of the park. It remains, an oasis in this busy city

Anyone for a Banana Fritter?

Anyone for a Banana Fritter?, originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

Here is another of Bangkok's street vendors. This one is ser ving banana fritters which are delicious and a favourite of both Thais and Farangs (foreigners) alike. This picture is taken on Sukhumvit Road very clowe to soi 12.

 

When I lived in the UK, I used to love to grow petunias in hanging baskets. They really were one of my favourite flowers. I havent seen much of the petunia since I have been in Asia until I came across some hanging baskets in Chiang Rai. Beautiful as always, I have given these the fine art treatment.

Hold on to your Hat - There's a Storm Coming

 

A rainstorm hit Bangkok last night just as I was waiting for the Skytrain at Phloen Chit Station. The security guard seems to beon his walkie talkie saying " hold on to your hat there is a storm coming". The rain can be clearly seen coming down the tracks.

Karen Hilltribeswoman

Karen Hilltribeswoman, originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

The north of Thailand is home to the hill tribes - people who originate from Burma (Myanmar) or China originally. This lady is one of the Karen tribe. There are different Karen tribes such as the "long necks" as were earlier featured in this blog. She was on a visit to the "big city" of Chiang Rai at the time, which is were a lot of the Karen go to sell their vegetables although she seemed to be interested in purchasing some cloth.

We're Just Best Mates

We're Just Best Mates, originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

I spotted these three walking up the path in a Karen hill tribe village north of Chiang Rai. They look as though they are plotting something together. Oh to be young and carefree again like these three.

If youve got an itch..................

If you've got an itch.................., originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

.....................then scratch it!

Thai military cadet waiting to join the parade at the funeral of Princess Galyani Vadhana.

The Longest Long Neck

The Longest Long Neck, originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

This lady had the longest neck of all the women in the village we visited. She also had the most uncompromising stare which actually made me think twice about taking her photograph. But, as you can see I did and also lived to tell the tale!

I later discovered that she is in fact the Matriarch - the leader of the women in the village.