Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Some final shots of Daddy'sami

On our last day in Miami it was so gorgeous outside that the very thought of spending more than one absolutely necessary moment in the hotel room was more than I could take. So, we headed out to Coconut Grove for a stroll among the giant banyan trees and old stately homes in the previously Bohemian neighborhood. We wandered down to The Barnacle, the oldest home in South Florida still on its original spot, and did some chillaxin' by the waterside.
We met our friends Ed and Lourdes for lunch. Then, because we had to pack and the drives to and from the home of the Miami Druekes would've robbed us of most of our visiting time that day, the Miami Druekes came to us. The pool at the Hyatt in Coral Gables was extremely nice and much warmer than the one at their house. So we swam. Then the wind picked up and the only way to stay warm was, in fact, to continue swimming in the warm pool. So we did that for quite awhile then headed into the neighborhood for dinner.

I'd gotten excited about a place Lourdes told me about at lunch called One Burger. We discovered it was a mere 3 blocks from the hotel and so made that our destination. What we'd failed to discover before we left was that it was closed on Sundays. We found a cute little Italian joint that was open a little further away. After stuffing ourselves on many differently shaped carbohydrates, it was time to say goodbye. Back home, after of course, a final round of pastelitos and Cuban coffee en route to the airport.

7 comments:

sunglasseshurtmynose said...

I want more construction pictures!!! Can I join your building crew? I have tools, and a very minute amount of experience!

Aunt So-So said...

Looks like a delightful holiday!

LMP said...

Shades - Framing starts tomorrow, I'll take pictures, I promise! And yes, we need a new shed, will you come build it?

FlapScrap said...

You do need a shed, so you can say "outinashed."

sunglasseshurtmynose said...

Let's build a shed this summer!!! I'm done with classes May 1.

LMP said...

Are you serious?!? If you come down and help us build a shed We will supply beer, bread, various smoked meats, desserts and a shower of affection from 2 adoring nieces. No money though. We spent it all on the above-mentioned items.

sunglasseshurtmynose said...

I'm down if aunt so-so is down! I've actually built a shed before, and it is still standing! You better start getting your building permits. If you apply now, we can start building before Obama's next campaign!