This post is completely dedicated to one of my favourite things in Miami – the Metro Mover! It is a MONORAIL!! This fantastical sky high public transport is totally free and is a great way to explore some of Miami. Just a 15 minute walk from our apartment in Little Havana, it is an easyContinue reading “The metro mover”
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Hitting Little Havana
We’re in the final stage of our Florida road trip now and have set ourselves up in a gorgeous little apartment in the Little Havana neighbourhood of Miami! Everything is bigger, brasher and more colourful here, whether it’s the resident reptiles or the incredibly large bottles of wine! I’m not wasting any time as IContinue reading “Hitting Little Havana”
Robert is here
I am a fan of random tourist attractions and I have heard of a fruity distraction on our way to Miami. Robert is Here is a roadside produce shop full of tasty fruits and other locally grown goodies. From cane sugar to mangos, strawberries and oranges, there’s bound to be a fruit to suit allContinue reading “Robert is here”
Giant lobster
Apparently the second most visited sight in the Florida Keys is not exactly what you might expect… it’s a giant crustacean!! This is Betsy. A giant fibreglass lobster found at the side of the road at the Rain Barrel Village, Islamorada. She’s 30 foot tall and a kitschy delight! There’s lots of other colourful delights atContinue reading “Giant lobster”
Beach and marina
Come with us as we explore the Florida Keys a little more. First some more obligatory shots of the impressive Overseas Highway. This humungous expanse of over water road is a 113-mile highway carrying U.S. Route 1 (US 1) through the Florida Keys to Key West at the very end of the Keys. Large partsContinue reading “Beach and marina”
Bahia Honda state park
Bahia Honda State Park can be found at mile marker 37 on the Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys and features sandy shores, clear water and an iconic broken bridge. As we’re running out of light we first scramble up to the bridge to get an optimal view of the beaches and surrounding waters. YouContinue reading “Bahia Honda state park”
More Key west
Enjoy a few more shots from the vibrant town of Key West. An obligatory American flag sags in the humid heat in a row of gorgeous traditional Conch style architecture. Key West Cemetery is a sprawling iguana paradise. These green reptiles can be found sunning themselves everywhere you look. A few more colourful details fromContinue reading “More Key west”
Florida Keys
We’re leaving the lush nature of the Everglades behind now as we beetle onwards towards the Florida Keys. This is a place that has always evoked images of secluded stunning sandy beaches and tiny green islands strung out like a line of exotic gems. Well it didn’t really turn out like that in reality! MuchContinue reading “Florida Keys”
Baby gators
While they are notorious for being huge, scaly and formidable, all Florida gators start out as much smaller, surprisingly cute babies. After our airboat tour we get chance to get up close and personal with some of the tiddy ones at Wootens! These have all been rescued and can not be put back into theContinue reading “Baby gators”
Everglades boat trips
So excited for today! We’ve headed to Everglades City and we’re heading out for an airboat ride! First a quick scoot around the neighbourhood checking out the pretty buildings and private docks. A vivid blue seafood market catches my eye as we head towards our boat experience! Then we arrive at Captain Jacks and impatientlyContinue reading “Everglades boat trips”