Last sunSET before we drove over to the sunRISE side on
March 1. Heavy fog became 85F hot sun
as we passed 4 cruise ships hogging the canal.
Met by our landlady Olga who Russian-sweetly explained the apartment.
We're in an Art Deco neighbourhood with
houses and trees put in in 1936. That was the
depth of the Depression so they're all different 2-storey flats with
lots of shade. Our 400 sq. ft. place
seems big after the 210 sf cubby hole of
February. But first day we found (a) our favourite food store from last
year had been demolished (b) the
laundromat only took sold-out prepaid cards, (c) the local swimming pool is closed for reno,
and (d)the rabbit-eared TV gets 17
channels, 18 of which are good for practice in Spanish. Oh, and there's
no parking with the apartment, so we
have to stealth park each evening -----
can't tell you where because the cops might be listening!
But it's great to be
back in Miami Beach. As Pat put it, it's a city like no other with the clean bright colours, historic
architecture, and the Hispanic vibe.
Spanish, French, Russian, and yes, even some English are heard in the
blocks around us. The streets and
beaches are buzzing with music, styles, and attitude. Like a real energy drink, with no calories but lots of good
side effects!!
March is also the thickest month of festivals, big-time sports, concerts, and opportunities to be
bad. Tonight for example we're going to
have a look at the "Hottest Winter Party Beach Party", a 4-block walk
from here. I think I'd better wear my
pads....
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