Mitzi in Miami
Lots of Unexpected Goodness!
While Damon was participating in his photography class I had some adventures of my own :)
I walked for about a mile and then turned right when I saw a sign that said, "Food Trucks." A Passion Fruit Bowl (my favorite), a s0-so almond croissant, and an amazing avocado toast. The views were fantastic.
After I sampled all 3, I mapped a route into the old city Textile District. Most big cities have them. Somewhere in the ghetto-ish part of town. The stores are always a mess of wonder and awe! The Wool, the Chiffon, the Lycra. I desperately wished my designer friend, Sarah Jane, was with me. I texted her and we had a fun exchange.
As I headed back, I passed an Old Art Deco Theater that was housing the Van Gogh Exhibit. He's someone I've been interested in since my freshman year of college. I also had to pee. So I bought a ticket, used the beautiful bathroom, and loved the exhibit.
As I was nearing the hotel, my phone beeped a notification. My Health App. Just letting me know my exercise distance was way outside my normal average range :)
What a win. I calculated in my head, the last time I had done something like this by myself, had been a solid 7 years ago. A completely different life time.
The next day I booked a food tour of Little Havana. I found it: Humbling. Historical. Delicious. So Fun!
The next day I set my alarm for 6:30 am and disappeared into a van full of strangers heading out to the Everglades. What an amazing experience!
After returning to the hotel, I was starving! So I changed my clothes and confidently took off to find a croissant I had spied in a cafe window, the previous night. The pastry cream was what really interested me. Good, but not worth more than a few bites.
So onto my favorite place. The Oyster Bar Damon and I had dined at a few nights ago. I literally love oysters, and these were the best I've ever had. The fresh variety and a cooked variety with bacon and green onions. And then curiosity got the best of me and I ordered the Lobster Roll. I brought the leftovers back to Damon and he loved it.
It was a great trip!