Miami Beach

We planned two days of our trip to explore Miami Beach and South Beach during our trip to the boat show. We had a great time.

From Strictly Sail Miami .

The skies were bright and sunny both days. It was warm...in the 80's each day.

We arrived about 10 each morning and wandered up and down the beach with our "toes in the water and our ass in the sand, not a care in the world, a cold beer in our hand." Well, maybe not the cold beer on the beach.

Suz wanted to start her summer tan so brought along her swim suit and beach towel. She played in the surf and laid in the sun while I took pictures and people watched.

I saw all types of people: young kids and old couples; tall and short; thin and not so thin; some young ladies that looked great in skimpy (or one piece) bikinis and some who should have worn a big t-shirt.

Several sailboats sailed by, as did a flotilla of little boats. A couple of para-sail rides toured the area each day. Container ships and cruise liners come an went.

Three hours of sun was more than enough for us. We explored the little shops and galleries of South Beach before heading home.

We had a late lunch on Sunday at the old Waldorf Hotel on Ocean drive. They had tables on the patio. We ordered a Hawaii pizza and Suz had the "small" margarita. We laughed when we got the check...$13 for the pizza and $18 for the margarita. :-) Suz said it was worth it!

From Strictly Sail Miami

We may not be able to attend Strictly Sail Miami each year, but it was sure nice to enjoy the sun for a few days.