In the Heart of Miami
Our plans to stay at Dinner Key after leaving our Biscayne Bay anchorage were foiled as all the marinas there were full. So we found a slip in the heart of Miami at Miamarina. We're in the midst of a large shopping complex with lots of restaurants and bars. There is a concert stage where music begins about 8pm every night and doesn't quit till about the time I used to get up for work. It's a pretty cool area to stay in for a few nights. We've met several interesting fellow boaters. The architecture is very colorful and modern, just the way I like it!
Here's Amekaya in her slip with the very urban background of downtown Miami.
We're only about 6 miles from famed South Beach so we got out our bikes and went for a ride. The Art Deco area was intriguing and beautiful. We enjoyed our lunch at the Yard House. The streets and beaches were jam packed with people on this gorgeous sunny day with temps reaching the low 80s. Feels great!
Above Maris taking a rest in a park with Art Deco buildings in the background. Below is a shot of the white sand beach.
I hear a Beatle Band playing on the concert stage. Time to grab a drink and enjoy the breeze.
Don't miss Monty's in Coconut Grove while in Miami!
ReplyDeleteFair Winds,
Peter and Deb
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Thanks, Peter. Wish we had your comment yesterday. We have been slightly range bound and the Grove is a bit of a stretch on our bikes given the traffic. We did however rent a car today to provision and do other shopping. We wanted to eat lunch in the Grove but were at a loss for a place to go so since we were in a bit of a hurry just grabbed sandwiches from the Fresh Market right by Dinner Key.
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