Sunny Miami

We arrived in Miami very late last night.  It was actually this morning by the time we checked into our hotel room.  We woke up to a beautiful, sunny day and headed out to explore the Bayside area which is directly across the street from our Holiday Inn (yay for points) Hotel.  Well first we actually walked a block on our side of the street to the CVS pharmacy for some last minute supplies.  

I had left my prescription sunglasses in a taxi in Israel last year.  Since our efforts to recover them weren't successful, I was thrilled to find some clip-ons that actually fit my regular glasses for only $16.95!!!  Needless to say, I am thrilled!  

Steve took this postcard photo this morning.  Since seeing this area of Miami, my opinion of the city has greatly improved.  It is beautiful here.  We will be adapting to the humidity the best we can.

The Bayside area is filled with lots of touristy shops and eateries.  Very few of them open before 10 a.m. however.  We finally shared a delicious fruit smoothie and an almond pastry for breakfast.  Of course, there weren't any crowds yet but I'm sure it will get busy as the day progresses.  There are lots of tour vendors, including boat tours, etc.

We will be taking a 10-minutes taxi ride to the cruise ship very soon but I just wanted to do this quick post on the hotel wi-fi.  We will see how well we are able to relax on this 10-day Panama Canal cruise as there are lots of sea days and only four ports.  We are used to lots of action.