Another hot and sticky morning. Jordan wasn't feeling too good and had a fever (37.5c), so he stayed in bed with some water and a mango/banana smoothie from the morning market. I wandered over to Lumphini Park and walked to the northeast corner and the start of the elevated walkway that connected to Benjakitti Park, a couple of kilometres away. 
The walkway offered a different perspective of the city, passing over the congested highways and offering first storey views into the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. The walkway was devoid of pedestrians and cyclists at this time of day and perhaps it is used more during workday commutes as it's a great way to cut across the city.
Both of the parks are well laid out, with large ponds, lush tropical plantings and an oasis for wildlife - including what I thought was a Komodo Dragon - turns out to be a very close relative; a Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator). 
Later in the evening we ventured out to eat at a vegan restaurant - the Bonita Social Club & Café - good food and an interesting place tucked away off the busy streets. The owners are devoted bare foot runners and from their eclectic décor, seem to be quite the celebrities in the running world!
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| The 'Jenga" building |
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| Living on a khlong |
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