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Sunday, March 01, 2009

Spring Break: Miami Nights~

Hello!!

I came back like, 2-3 days ago but with little time on my hands thanks to making the most of spring break, I guess I only have time to post pictures now..=P

And since I took quite a lot of photos [can't beat my Spain album though. Omg..] I thought I'd just put up a select few here and post the rest on the gorgeousness that is FACEBOOK! Haha..=P

Anyway, in semi-chronological order:

Some of the most amazing crab cakes you'll ever try from Joe's Stone Crab on Washington Avenue!!! They tasted even better because we were sitting at a random corner in a park by the beach at night.=P Romantic? Hoho..

After dinner, we took a walk along Ocean Drive Avenue which is the main stretch of South Beach that you see in every single photo of it!! =P It's really nice at night, with the Art Deco buildings and lit-up neon lights and everything.^_^

The next day, we headed for the EVERGLADES!!! ^_^ This is on the airboat ride through the swampy lands of the Everglades..=P Most of the national park is covered in swampy areas, only little islands exist where you see trees.^_^

After the airboat ride, we went to look for the trails in the Everglades to go walk around and admire the wildlife!! There's plenty of wildlife by the way, so if you like animals and birds and reptiles and whatnot, this is the perfect place for you.=P

Plus, the weather was gorgeous..xD

And of course, how can you go to Miami without hitting South Beach? =D =D =D It's SO BEAUTIFUL!!! xD xD xD We were most excited. See:

The Guys.

The Girls + Lishuang who is too mature to join us in our childish flings. Hahaha.=P

These birds were hovering JUST above my head!! It was so creepy.. xP They were trying to fly out toward the sea but the wind was so strong, they just remained in one spot until they gave up.. Haha..

Our dinner that night at a Cuban place!! =D Paella!!! I know, how is paella Cuban right. I have no idea too.. But it was pretty yummy~ I still maintain that the one I ate in Spain was the best though.=P

The next day, we once again hit the beach to lounge around and basically do nothing with our lives.=P I did do my readings there though, while the others splashed around in the sea. Haha..

Our lunch at Pizza Rustica! ^_^ The pizza there is excellent though it definitely can't beat the Italians..

After lunch we went to walk down Ocean Drive again and decided to stop for...

Milkshakes and Maltshakes at Johnny Rocket's!!! ^_^ It was uber sweet but still not too bad.=P

The wind was really strong! But the sun decided to show itself again and we hit the beach once more..=)

Can you tell what we're trying to say??? Lots of people couldn't.. Maybe it's too abstract?? =X

Dinner!!! Amazingly good Peruvian food with tons and tons of seafood and fresh blended fruit smoothies!! Mmm. So good.=D

I had so much fun in Miami!! The life there is super chill and relaxed all the time.. And it seems like people can party any night of the week.. We met some people in the hotel.. Some of them are working in Miami.. But it's as if they are on a holiday at the same time! =P

I guess there are 2 things I'd go back to Miami for: Food and the Beach.=) Now all I need is a coconut tree...

cheers
*[-witchstone-]*

[music : MAMBO songs!]
[mood : thinking of the beach...]
[food : guotie! But I'd really rather be having seafood..]

YX: For my summer study abroad programs! But I'm done writing them. YAY!! =D Catching up on my readings now..

Jiamin: O yes you're right. I did make an error. Oops! Haha..=X Yes.. I LOVE that dress too!!! xD And are you talking about that pink monstrosity she wore??? It's terrible!! =(( And she looks so old now.. I'm very sad..

Labels: beach, edibles, Miami

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