Miami Beach

February 21-23, 2023

From a little over 24 hours in Key West to a little over 24 hours in Miami Beach. As soon as we arrived, we walked on the boardwalk, dipped our toes in the ocean, and swam in the pool! The next full day though, we really expanded our enjoyment! In the morning, we walked down the boardwalk and found a breakfast place overlooking the ocean. What a way to start the day! Then we grabbed couple of bikes and rode down to South Beach and then back in the other direction. It was fantastic! Lots of gorgeous views, interesting architecture (Art Deco), and people and places to take in.  After a couple of cool drinks to refresh, we were off to the beach. Although the water did not seems as warm as in the Keys, we agreed that it was probably warmer than our summer temps back home.  We had another dip in the pool and then out for dinner. We sat outside at a pizza joint and gaped and laughed at the crazy traffic and daring (foolhardy?) pedestrians! Heading back home...to snow! It was fun while it lasted.

Route 1 Begins

...or ends depending on your perspective! With the ubiquitous route 1 so much part of our New England life, it was a kick to see the end of it. We stopped in at the old Pam Am building which now houses First Flight Microbrewery. There was a pint glass displayed from First Mile brewery in Fort Kent, ME! It inspired us to road trip to the "beginning" of route 1 sometime this year!

Key West Roosters

They are everywhere! And like any other rooster, they do crow at dawn, and at 10 am and noon...all day for that matter! We arrived in Miami on Feb. 19 for a quick midwinter getaway. We grabbed our rental car and headed down to Key West. What a ride! These chain of islands sure feel inconsequential with ocean all around them. Our first night we dined at the "southern-most cafe" which was right on the beach. What a way to kick off vacation! On Monday, we walked all around with stops on the ever busy Duval St., the beach, and restaurants in between (in search of the best conch fritter--think clamcakes). We gathered with the masses to watch the Sunset at Mallory Square. That was a fun and beautiful collective experience.  We noticed so many intergenerational families vacationing together. We were outliers with most tourists either younger or older than us.