Miami and Everglades

After leaving the rest of the family from the cruise ship we went to Miami at South Beach and stayed at Westgate for $60.00 a night provided we go through one of their time-share presentations. When the young lady found out that we were not interested and WG called us. She went again and cancelled the meeting. Top photo is a classic art deco designed hotel. This is the first time we were at South Beach at night and were able to see the neon lights.

We took Sandra on the infamous Duck Tours The tour lasts about 90 minutes traveling the streets of Miami where I spotted D-A-S-H, owned by the Kardashians sisters from California who are featured on TV. The Duck (amphibious vehicle) plunged into the Biscayne Bay to see multi-million dollar homes, the cruise ships, downtown Miami, and sailboats galore. The following day we went downtown near the cruise ship port and ate at Bubba Gumps restaurant, Rick got a back massage, Sandra and I went shopping and she found a bunch of wigs including a bright blue one, and I found 5 colorful wraps for Danielle and all of our granddaughters to wear at Anna's Greek Restaurant for kid's night dancing.

After that we were shuttled to Gator Park where we were able to spot alligators other wildlife while riding on the airboat. Rick and Sandra held an alligator (for a price, $3 photo opt). When we got out of the gator show the male peacock was in full plume, strutting around and showing off to one of the females.

That evening we ate dinner at The Place restaurant the the three of us shared a Seafood platter meal for two with 20% off costing $80.00. We thought that was expensive until we got to Key West. Read about our $115.00 breakfast = ]]

Before we left for Key West Sandra and I went to the beach. We always visited the strip of shops and restaurants. This the first time I actually went to the beach. Maybe next time I will swim in the ocean.