This will be brief. We realize dazzling everyone with Quixotic adventures in Europe can be quaint and quirky. However repeated pictures of South Beach and related environs could be cause for a class action suit resulting in a violent visit from a Sicilian messenger.
It took thirty hours to reach Miami from Milano but Paul and Greg (and Mishu) welcomed us fabulously. The next day Chris decided he would get some work done for the district…and Gini and Paul decided…..to take a walk….
Chris spent most of the day on the computer and getting to chat with people in the district. Definitely not all work since it was great to be on the phone with friends of long standing. He had just finished up when the apartment door leaped open and a party flooded in. This party consisted of Paul and Gini. They were buzzing and swooping, schmoozing and smiling. Chris was directed to not give Gini a hard time and that she was the most wonderful person in the world and a great lunch companion.
Eventually through universal hand signals and articulate body language it became clear that there had been a strong liquid component to lunch. They had managed to accomplish the aerobic portion of their walk by making it to Ocean Drive from the Venetian Island where the apartment is. To reward themselves they had stopped for lunch and run in to a 2 for 1 special that reproduced like rabbits.
Here is a happy customer.
Let this be a warning that you should not drink anything bigger than your head!
As a result Greg and I had a quiet evening sipping martinis discussing our temporarily resting companions.
The next day life was a little less exuberant as we had tea on the balcony:
This apartment has been a wonderful haven for over ten years thanks to Paul’s generosity. It is situated on one of the Venetian Islands that lie between Miami and Miami Beach connected by causeways. If you are coming from Miami Beach to Miami it is the first island. It is a high rise and the apartment is on the 22nd floor. It is a short walk from an 18 screen cinema, Chris’ paradise. So far he has seen Milk, The Wrestler and The Reader. Hopefully today is Benjamin Button, Taken or some other good choice.
To close here are some of the views from the balcony.
First a panorama shot:
Now at sunset:
We are in good hands.
You are so funny!! I've written down the drink size rule, have to remember that.
ReplyDeleteI'm stressing out more and more about Port Barre being the last leg of your fabulous tour. Think rustic, think shack, think poor relations.... you get the picture.
At least it will be an adventure.....love you! Hi to Paul for me!!
I have to reply here, because my email world is crazy right now and this is easiest. Of course, after thinking about it, I say, forget about the silly rantings of an insane and senile woman who moved across the country to open a new restaurant (on Friday the 13th BTW!)and to live in a bayou shack that needs a new bathroom, roof, septic system and other countless projects....that was just the cookoolicious worrywart talking.....we are soooo looking forward to your visit and can't wait to show you some Louisiana. And I know that y'all are glad to be coming too.
ReplyDeleteNow that the Culligan man has been here, I'm much happier. And my husband told me today, he's gutting the bathroom down to the studs, so it should be way cool when you get here. Don't worry, there will be a shower, sink and toilet.
Tomorrow is a rare day that we have to work here for a change instead of Taco Sisters. That's another story altogether.
Can't wait to see y'all!