Saturday, May 06, 2006
Miami, Like No Place Else
It is no secret that there are a lot of things I don't like about Miami. Most of that probably has to do with the fact that I love moving around like I have done all my life. I have been here 7 years, which is an eternity for me. However, there are some things here that I love including:
1. The beach - hey it is always on the top 10 list on the Travel Channel for a reason
2. Driving on 395 to get to the beach being surrounded by crystal blue water and seeing all the cruise ships lined up
3. Moderate weather - even though I miss seasonal changes
4. Walking around Coconut Grove day or night
5. Driving on the last stretch of I-95 and seeing the high rises on one side and the extremely colorful buildings and houses on the other. That was a bit of a shock when I first moved here.
6. Walking by the roundabout and down Old Cutler Road in the Gables with all of the beautiful trees that create a tunnel
7. The Venetian Pool, where we got married
8. Lunch or brunch with friends on Miracle Mile
9. People watching on Ocean Drive - where else will you see a Orthodox Jewish family and half naked roller skating transvestite within a few feet of each other?
10. The mixing of many nationalities to the point where you don't feel like you are in the US anymore
I guess I liked Miami most when I lived on Edgewater Drive in Coral Gables near Coconut Grove much closer to all the things I love. Steve moved in with me there and we had lots of fun. My place was way too small though. The next 2 moves were to bigger places that just happened to be farther away. It doesn't take long to get to those places, but we don't seem to go anymore. Lately, I have been dreaming about selling our house and moving back there. Is that crazy? Sometimes crazy & fun is better than boring and unhappy. Even Steve is agreeing with my idea. Of course, this would mean he would be closer to work so his commute would be better.
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