Showing posts with label Miami. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Miami. Show all posts

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Expat and kids swimming with the dolphins

"The happiness of the bee and the dolphin is to exist. For man it is to know that and to wonder at it."
Jacques Yves Cousteau

You have seen my Miami South beach photos in yesteday's post. The highlight of our holidays was definately our trip down the Florida Keys. On Islamorada we enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime-experience of swimming with dolphins. An extremly emotional encounter for my children and myself. The honor of swimming with these creatures is a blessing we will never forget.


Driving south... 
and the view just keeps getting more magnificent.....


...only 165 miles to Havana from here...
hard to believe!


My most extraordinary hug


So many emotions unfolded so quickly


Skyline of Miami


Where's Horatio?


Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 
transported us back in time and place


Venice?


Image a man naming his boat: "I Love My Wife"
I have got to meet this noble soul.


Finally, a little "Sabor Cubano"


My hubby asked for an Italian espresso with a dash of milk....
...and THIS is what he got!!!!
(Lots of giggles) 


Total beach bliss


Swanky hotel lobby


Golden tiles


Funky lighting
(I love funky lights)


On our way home....


...touching Swiss soil!
(Welcome to reality)

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Miami - the pink city

"Come, woo me, woo me; for now I am in a holiday humor, and like enough to consent"
William Shakespeare

Finally back from an unforgettable American holiday that blew not only my kids minds but also my hubbies but for different reasons. Coming back to Lugano was one hell of a culture shock but I am now firmly back into reality.

Here a some impressions I wish to share:


We are on our way accompanied by a lovely crew and lots of Swiss chocolate!!!


It just gets better....a free upgrade on our rental car...choose anyone you wish!
Can I have the CSI Miami vehicle, pleeeeeaaase?


Sunshine and 90 °F.....yessss!!!


Wondering down Ocean drive....


...taking in the sights......


...and architectural styles....


...the sense of bygone times....


...with a "little" Cuban influence... 


....and a "slight" commercial touch....



....where do I start????


Early rise the first moring...feeling jetlagged....


...the view from our balcony at 7am...yet another complimentary upgrade!


Which way to go?
I'm heading to Miami while my hubby (from Napoli) is confused!


View onto Miami from Jungle Island


Pink flamigos.....I really know I'm in Miami now!!!

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