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| An Esplanade Avenue Oasis |
The gardens behind La Belle Esplanade Avenue have been replanted. The oleander trees remain, but the thickets of bamboo have been replaced with shade palms and fruit trees. Lemons, limes, satsumas, and figs. There is a trumpet flower tree. The pecan trees in the back have been there for decades, and they are welcome to stay. We expect a bumper crop of pecans when the seasons align.
The fountain in the middle of the garden has been given a fresh coat of paint. Leda and the swan.
For those who don't know, Leda was the queen of Sparta. Zeus, king of the Greek gods, took a shine to her and seduced her in the form of a swan. The fountain behind La Belle Esplanade depicts Leda embracing her fine-feathered lover. The swan spouts a tinkling trickle of water that echoes throughout the grounds, adding to the air of peace and tranquility.
Renovations are proceeding apace in La Belle Esplanade's interior. The lobby is complete. The first suite of rooms, Les Fleurs, is finished. Pictures to follow later this week.
Until then, a votre sante!
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