We were up at 9am and after a gourmet breakfast cooked by Gabore (fresh fruit, eggs and tangerine juice) took a leisurely walk around Biscayne Bay area to view all the stunning homes and greenery. 
After our walk around the neighborhood where we took in some stunning homes and the wonderful water of the Bay, we hopped in the car and took off to Coral Gables to visit the luxurious Biltmore Hotel. Luxury is the only world that describes the way the hotel makes its visitors feel. We weren’t lucky enough to spend a night there or have the sumptuous brunch spread but we did get to walk around and take in the opulence of the building. 
Here are some pictures. If I ever return to Miami, I will make sure I save enough money in order to partake of the gorgeous brunch offered. It is $90.00/person!
After the Biltmore, we drove to the Cuban Community section of Miami. It was nice to look around and people watch. Funny, it didn’t really remind me much of my trip to Cuba though. I guess nothing can compare to the real thing. We then went to Publix to get fresh meat and fixin’s for lunch. On the menu today is Goulash!
While our host prepared the lunch, Anita and I took off to take a last walk around his neighborhood as this was our last day in lush Miami. Here are some of the great pictures we took. (Our walk from this morning was nice but we had to revisit for pictures as I forgot my camera the first time. Doh!)
When we returned the house smelt wonderful and savoury as the fragrant meat scented the air. The goulash with pasta was heavenly! Wow, Gabor can really cook. We then topped off the meal with left over cake and tea/coffee. 
At this point, our plans had changed. We were supposed to go shopping but because of the late hour we had to bow out and get ready to head back to Canada. After getting ready, we made the half hour trek to Fort Luaderdale airport. After saying a sad goodbye to Gabor, Anita and I checked in and sat/read/chatted while waiting for our flight. We took Southwest home and although the service was great, the turbulence made me nervous. I kept thinking, I don’t want to die on a plane. Silly me. We landed without incident a whole 10 minutes early. I was overjoyed to be back on terra ferma.
After getting off the plane and changing into warmer clothing, we were freezing, we headed out. At this point, fatigue was rearing its ugly head and I was fighting off lots of loud yawns. After coming up against a traffic jam (at 12:30am!) on the QEW due to road construction, we made it to Anita’s house around 2am. I was so grateful to rest. I was beyond happy to be warm but not HOT and comfortable and sleepy in my country. I love traveling but I love getting home more.
Things I observed about Miami:
-Even on the plane, I felt the heat. It is hot as hell there but great.
-The people are overall very nice and the men are very forward. Yes, we were hit on and honked at many times.
-People love to dress in skimpy clothing and parade their bodies. No one seems self conscious or ashamed to have a few bumps. Everyone showed off their stuff.
-Fake breasts and plastic surgery is HUGE there. It is very common to see size one women sporting DD breasts-surgically enhanced of course.
-The mannequins are even designed to accommodate these large cup sizes as they too sport oversized boobies. See!
-Tattoos are the order of the day. If you don’t have one and you live in Miami-you better get one quick!
-The vegetation is lush and gorgeous and abundant
-Lots and lots of lizards – ew
-Spanish is everywhere
-I had no idea Miami comprised of a bunch of islands
-I was stunned at the size of the Jewish population
-Rain is on the menu at least twice a day for a minimun of 10 minute downpours
-Avocados grow right out people’s bedroom window. This is a novelty for Canadian’s, let me tell you.
-Beautiful people on beautiful beaches
-Ceveche is huge there
-Cookie-cutter, boring houses are NOT allowed. Vivid colors are an order
Enjoy some of my random pictures from pretty Miami
After our walk around the neighborhood where we took in some stunning homes and the wonderful water of the Bay, we hopped in the car and took off to Coral Gables to visit the luxurious Biltmore Hotel. Luxury is the only world that describes the way the hotel makes its visitors feel. We weren’t lucky enough to spend a night there or have the sumptuous brunch spread but we did get to walk around and take in the opulence of the building. Here are some pictures. If I ever return to Miami, I will make sure I save enough money in order to partake of the gorgeous brunch offered. It is $90.00/person!After the Biltmore, we drove to the Cuban Community section of Miami. It was nice to look around and people watch. Funny, it didn’t really remind me much of my trip to Cuba though. I guess nothing can compare to the real thing. We then went to Publix to get fresh meat and fixin’s for lunch. On the menu today is Goulash!
While our host prepared the lunch, Anita and I took off to take a last walk around his neighborhood as this was our last day in lush Miami. Here are some of the great pictures we took. (Our walk from this morning was nice but we had to revisit for pictures as I forgot my camera the first time. Doh!)
When we returned the house smelt wonderful and savoury as the fragrant meat scented the air. The goulash with pasta was heavenly! Wow, Gabor can really cook. We then topped off the meal with left over cake and tea/coffee. At this point, our plans had changed. We were supposed to go shopping but because of the late hour we had to bow out and get ready to head back to Canada. After getting ready, we made the half hour trek to Fort Luaderdale airport. After saying a sad goodbye to Gabor, Anita and I checked in and sat/read/chatted while waiting for our flight. We took Southwest home and although the service was great, the turbulence made me nervous. I kept thinking, I don’t want to die on a plane. Silly me. We landed without incident a whole 10 minutes early. I was overjoyed to be back on terra ferma.After getting off the plane and changing into warmer clothing, we were freezing, we headed out. At this point, fatigue was rearing its ugly head and I was fighting off lots of loud yawns. After coming up against a traffic jam (at 12:30am!) on the QEW due to road construction, we made it to Anita’s house around 2am. I was so grateful to rest. I was beyond happy to be warm but not HOT and comfortable and sleepy in my country. I love traveling but I love getting home more.
Things I observed about Miami:
-Even on the plane, I felt the heat. It is hot as hell there but great.
-The people are overall very nice and the men are very forward. Yes, we were hit on and honked at many times.
-People love to dress in skimpy clothing and parade their bodies. No one seems self conscious or ashamed to have a few bumps. Everyone showed off their stuff.
-Fake breasts and plastic surgery is HUGE there. It is very common to see size one women sporting DD breasts-surgically enhanced of course.
-The mannequins are even designed to accommodate these large cup sizes as they too sport oversized boobies. See!
-Tattoos are the order of the day. If you don’t have one and you live in Miami-you better get one quick!
-The vegetation is lush and gorgeous and abundant
-Lots and lots of lizards – ew
-Spanish is everywhere
-I had no idea Miami comprised of a bunch of islands
-I was stunned at the size of the Jewish population
-Rain is on the menu at least twice a day for a minimun of 10 minute downpours
-Avocados grow right out people’s bedroom window. This is a novelty for Canadian’s, let me tell you.
-Beautiful people on beautiful beaches
-Ceveche is huge there
-Cookie-cutter, boring houses are NOT allowed. Vivid colors are an order
Enjoy some of my random pictures from pretty Miami
2 comments:
I'm very late catching up... been busy. Your pictures are great, they really make me want to go! Sounds like you had an awesome trip!!
Yes I did thanks :). you should go. it is really pretty and lush.
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