Leaving Miami

 

The sights, sounds, and amazing colors of Miami have been fabulous. Neither Bill nor I realized how BIG Miami is -- not just in population numbers, but in area. Miami is spread out and there are actually several sky lines. We took a cab from South Beach to downtown Miami and drove through the city. There are honestly more sky scrapers than Boston. It is a great place to visit and we are glad we have had a few extra days here. 

We are off to Key Largo to see Dave and Molly in about a half an hour. There is very little wind but it is sunny and hot. 

 

 

Miami Seaquarium

 

Bill and I are still in Miami. We decided to stay here in South Beach until Wednesday, which is when we will leave for Key Largo to see Dave and Molly. Yesterday Bill and I went to the Miami Seaquarium in downtown Miami. It was a beautiful day to walk around and see several shows -- including a Killer Whale show! 

Today we are doing boat projects (cleaning sumps and strainers, troubleshooting the AC, etc.) and doing laundry. We met a liveaboard couple on a blue hulled IP last night at Monteys, the marina restaurant where Bill has feasted on oysters and crab claws almost every night we have been here! 

 

 

 

Botanical Gardens

Here are some pictures of the botanical gardens in Miami, which I visited today. Bill and I continue to have a great time here. The weather has been very nice -- and hot. We are looking forward to having dinner and experiencing some of the night life tonight. 

 

 

 

 

South Beach

South Beach is great. Yesterday Bill and I walked around for about two hours. We walked through a newly opened park along the beach down to Ocean Drive, which wasn't 'happening' yet in the afternoon. Ocean Drive is lined with lots of old hotels, restaurants, cafes, and lots of people walking around. We walked through beautiful neighborhoods and Espanola Way before ending back at the marina for oysters and fish tacos. We'll be in Miami until Sunday morning, when we will head for Key Largo to see Dave and Molly. 

 

 

 

 

Hello Miami!

 

Well, we finally left the dock at Ft. Lauderdale (after three months!) and started to cruise again. First destination - Miami. OK, so we had an easy three hour trip -- but neither of us have been here before and we are looking forward to finding a cafe and people watching! The weather is beautiful and hot. We are staying at Miami Beach Marina in South Beach, which several people told us is rolly (so far so good for us though). We decided to stay here since we are only about two blocks from Ocean Drive.