Miami with Bill

Sunday, July 25th we boarded our Spirit Flight to Fort Lauderdale, FL. 

Walked 28 blocks to Lincoln Road so Bill could get his favorite Gnocchi at Taverna. 

Monday, July 26th, bright and sunny.  Perfect day for the beach.  The water was so clear and warm.  The beach was peaceful, and quiet, just like we like it.  We discovered a new beer, Light Sky by Blue Moon.  So refreshing!  We ran 10 blocks after returning from the beach and stopped at the new Tiki Bar.  We drove to Ocean Drive and found Napuel Pizzaria.  Bill had a burger and I ate chicken fajitas.  We share a giant Long Island Iced Tea.  

Another beautiful day at the beach.  There was a memorial set up to honor the victims of the condo collapse in Surfside on our way to the beach.

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We were in the mood for wings, so I googled "best wings on Miami Beach"  and found Pizza and Burgers at the Fontainebleau Resort.  Fancy schmansky!  They were delicious along with the corn fritters.  Bill didn't like paying $16.00 for a little Jim Beam and ginger ale.

Wednesday, Adventure Day!  We drove to Everglades Safari Park for an airboat ride.  We also saw an alligator show.  We drove to the Everglade National Park so I could get my passport stamped.  After that we drove to Virginia Key Outdoor Recreation Center to kayak on Biscayne Bay.  I was grumpy and my feet hurt but we walked to Lincoln Road for a burger at the Sexy Steakhouse.  

Back to the beach after a stop at Publix for supplies (beer)  Then back to Ocean Drive for dinner.  We had chicken Parmesan and shared another giant drink, Mediterranean Storm at ICON.

Took it easy today, beach, and nearby restaurant, The Tavern.  I had a Cuban sandwich and Bill had another burger, Juicy Lucy this time.  Shared another BIG Long Island.  Took a walk down the boardwalk and had a drink at the hotel bar.  

Last day!  We drove to Bayside Market Place to watch people.  We discovered the have a huge Ferris Wheel, over 200 feet high.  Of course I wanted to ride it.  $40.00 later we are on top of the world.  We got cleaned up and went to church at St. Patrick's.  We drove to Lincoln Road at ate at SPRIS.  I had a panini and Bill had a calzone.  Back to the Holiday Inn on 43rd St. to pack and hit the hay.

Good thing we went to bed early....we woke up early and left for Fort Lauderdale to get our flight home.  Chaos, trouble, confusion, and crazy met us at the airport.  But we made it home.  

Thank You, Jesus!

Cavanaugh Clan in Colorado 2021

 

Day 1

Juli and Zac sleeping on the plane.  I guess traveling is no big deal for them.

We walked or skated down the street to the Long Table Brewery.  It's all fun and games until you try to rollar-blade after a few beers.

Tacos, quesedillas and taquitos at Illegal Petes.

Day 2

After breakfast at the Butcher Block we drove to Crested Butte to see Emerald Lake.  It was a beautiful drive.

.  The lake was still frozen so I wasn't very very emerald.  We drove back to the town  of Crested Butte for Dinner.  We ordered pizza and drinks at Secret Stash Pizza.  It was delicious.  We walked around town, bought souveniers, ate ices cream and finished the night with a drink at The Dogwood.

Day 3

We got us early, had breakfast at the hotel and headed for Black Canyon National Park.  We had to stop at the Blue Mesa Reservour to get pictures for the beautiful blue water.  I wonder why no one is swimming?

The Black Canyon at Gunnison National Park was awesome.  I've heard it said the "Nature is God's Art."  He went above and beyond in Colorado.  I was able to get my National Park Passport stamped.  We took a couple of hikes, ate the leftover pizza and snacks for lunch.  What a great place.

Do you see the dragon?

We watched some mountain goats training for their big climb.

On our way back to Denver we stopped at Elevation Brewery.  I had my first tamale from a food truck.  It was delicious!

Day 4

Last day in Denver.  We went to Pearl Street Farmers Market, then lunch at Olive and Finch.  We went back to Teen's to do some "Porch Sitting."  

Our plane was delayed for 4 hours and we finally got home at 5:00 AM.  Good thing I made arrangements to get my class covered.

I'm glad to be able to spend time with family but I think we would all agree, it's nice to be home.