Miami!!!

Our vacation has begun! We had an early afternoon flight to Miami and got there kind of late, due to the time jump over several zones. Having never been (maybe Carmelo has, but too long ago) we had to go explore. We were only here for a couple of days to relax and unwind prior to the cruise.

The Pelican hotel is just a few hotels away from the Sun Ray, where Scar Face’s famous chainsaw scene was filmed. Also just a few hotels down from Versace’s old home where Gianni was killed on the front steps.

The weather was gorgeous and mostly sunny with some days where it just rained a lot.

We visited the museum… (it wasn’t very large)

Danced in the rain (not so much dancing but tried to keep our electronics dry)

and drank many mojitos and other things!

We did go to the beach and took photos, walked a bunch to check out our area.

Jaime fell in love with this Buddha-like Elephant

We had to check out Bayside, basically an outside mall.

And Freedom Tower, which is a museum with the coolest little museum in it.

One day we decided to explore Lil Havana, on Calle Ocho, just like the Pitbull songs.

and of course, had to get some Key Lime Pie!

It was really nice that a Marine that I worked with in Scottsdale was able to swing by for a couple of drinks before we left.