Holocaust Museum and South Pointe Park

Miami, FL

This morning we got up and went with the group of RVers to Panera Bread for breakfast.  Hubby and I shared a huge Cinnamon Roll.  After leaving there we headed to the Holocaust Musuem. 
 
The entrance and a quote from Anne Frank “Then In Spite of Everything, I Still Believe that people are really good at heart”
 
This turtle was swimming in the pond
 
This wall started with the history of the Holocaust
 
then this long wall went on with illustrations of things that happened during the Holocaust

It’s hard to see but Poland lost 1,000,000 Jews.
  

This scripture was on the was as you rounded a corner “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me Psalm XXIII
 
This hall way was blocked of off
   
Then came another wall of the millions that lost their lives
  
This wall had 57 different ones that was full with names

This beautiful water lily was blooming
  
another statue
 
another Anne Frank quote behind this sculpture “Ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us only to meet the horrible truth and be shattered”

This bird was enjoying a beautiful day

At the end of the musuem this tribute to the those who lost their lives
 
In memory of

the six million

Jewish victims of

the Holocaust

this statue sat in the middle of the pond
  
the beautiful trees you walk under while seeing the wall with all those who lost their lives

This bench is dedicated to those who created this memorial in 1989

as you leave the memorial this is the last statue that you see
  
Hubby and I in front of the pond
 
The group of RVers L – R  Hubby, Ray, Bev Mark, Dixie, Peggy, Dave, Margie and Jim

This is a very sad place but it’s also very humbling.  It’s a place that will tear at your heart to see what these Jews suffered.

Pictures of the outside of the Museum
 
Several times while driving and at the museum we seen the bikers, they were doing some kind of event.
     
After leaving the museum we headed to Miami South Beach

these boats are babies compared to the ones we passed on our way to South Miami, we saw some huge house boats or yachts what ever they call them.

We took a walk along the walk way along the beach

We saw boats ..
 
a Pelican

High rises
 
beautiful palm trees

scuptures

This is the city of Miami .. it was a bit foggy

another boat

a duck

condo’s 

People enjoying the beach

Yes i even took my shoes off and was in the water.  My first time seeing the Atlantic Ocean!! What can i say, i was so excited!!  The water was chilly the first time i put my feet in but it wasn’t long it felt good

This beach is not kept clean like i thought it would be.  There was trash and seaweed on it.  The water is beautiful and more blue then green like the Gulf of Mexico

This beach is called South Pointe Beach and Park
 
on our walk back people were eating lunch

After walking the beach we were all getting hungry again so we headed to Bayside .. on our drive over we got to see the cruise ships that were docked
     
We went by the American Airlines Arena
  
which is the home of the Miami Heat
 
I love the road here .. well the design .. definitely not the traffic!! 

We arrived at Bayside and it cost 10 bucks to park in their parking lot.  Everywhere you go here you either have to pay for metered parking or their outrageous parking fees.
 
Christopher Columbus welcomed us


this neat looking boat sat in the bay
 
all kinds of transportation the hop on hop off
 
hard rock cafe
 
We didn’t go to hard rock, we decided on bourbon chicken, fried egg rice and veggies and it was wonderful, this is the view we had on the deck we ate on
 
they also had boat rides, one was a speed boat and the other

Island Queen .. we passed as we have a boat ride planned (more on that later)
 
They had this huge neat tree, it’s called a Banyan Tree, it measures over 75 feet tall and is about 100 years old.  The tree’s roots descend from the branches and once on the ground will develop into another trunk.  Native to India many Banyan tree seedlings were imported to South Florida in the late 1800’s.  These trees can grow up to 100 feet in height and live approximately 1,000 years.

Bubba Gump which was famous in Forest Gump. 
  

another neat looking boat
 
lots of little shops .. such a huge variety and a huge flea market
 
this tourist boat was coming in to dock right in front of us.  Right before it got close we were watching a Manatee

It was another great day and it was great to spend it with such wonderful RVers
  
We had a great day! 

Bean Dinner

Miami, FL

I got up this morning and did my morning walk, then it was a lazy day.  The sun would come and go but i still enjoyed lounging outside reading a book.  Were in the living mode and not really much to blog about.

The RVers here decided on a Bean Dinner. Dinner tonight was bean soup, cornbread, cabbage slaw and pasta salad.  Desert was pumpkin crisp and strawberry pie. I’d never had pumpkin crisp and it was so good.  The pie was excellent too.  I was good and only had a small piece of the pumpkin crisp and a bite of the pie.

After dinner i did my nightly walk and then it was indoors to watch some tube and off to bed

Little Havana

Miami, FL

I got up this morning and walked.  After my morning walk i needed to do some cleaning.  Got some laundry going and before long it was after lunch and i hadn’t even had my shower.  I got a shower and got ready.  The gang here is all going out for dinner tonight.

We got ready and headed to Little Havana for a Cuban dinner.  We arrived at Little Havana restaurant and was seated as we had reservations.  Can you  believe i forgot my camera again?  Sorry, guess i need to move a pocket size camera to the top of my want list :)

Everything here is served with white rice and black beans.  I had the Little Havana steak.  My steak was good, it was like a cube steak and the white rice wasn’t bad for eating plain rice although i have to admit i prefer veggies and soy sauce with my rice.  I didn’t eat the black beans.  Hubby had the Chicken steak, he ate the rice and black beans.  He said his steak was dry.  Hubby and Ray decided to try the Cuban coffee, Ray didn’t like his and hubby enjoyed his and Ray’s too.

We had a great time and as always the fellowship was great.  Friends Dixie and Mark arrived today and they went with us.  I will get pictures of their rig later.  They are parked in front of us.  There are 8 couples here and everyone is getting along so well.  We’ve got a great bunch of volunteers.
After dinner a needed trip to Wal-mart and then i came home and walked again and then it was a shower, talked to my friend Wanda whom i was missing and having withdrawals from.  Then it was off to bed for me as i was exhausted.

Shopping day

Miami, FL

I got up early to get ready to roll by 9.30 AM.  Once again we had rain in the early morning and then it dried up, the sun came out and another beautiful warm day.  5 of us ladies loaded up in the van and headed out for our shopping day.  We went to Ross, DD’s, Trends, Good Will, Big Lots and American Thrift Store.  We had loads of fun shopping and i think everyone purchased something.  I got 2 new blouses and earrings.  They had some really good sales.  Lunch was Taco Bell.  I had the Nacho Taco Supreme. 
 
The guys didn’t stay home and be lonely, they all loaded up and visited a local RV dealer.  We came back home and had our 3 O’clock get together and then around 4 PM we all parted and went our way to get some dinner.

I made some Bologna Salad for dinner and after dinner i took Lexi out for a walk.  She wouldn’t leave me alone as she didn’t get her walk in yesterday.

The rest of the evening was spent doing nothing and resting from a long day.  Tomorrow friends Mark and Dixie are suppose to be arriving.  That will make 8 couples here. 

A Lazy Day

Miami, FL

We woke up to the sound of rain hitting the roof of our home. 

Oh my it’s really coming down in buckets.

After the rain left the sun came out and dried up all the rain.  I spent my afternoon lounging outside enjoying the warmth of the sunshine.

We are nestled in and right now we do not have anyone in front of us.
 
We have other RVers around us.  At 10 AM and 3 PM everyday it’s gtg time for coffee and refreshments. 

Later in the afternoon we walked around the corner to a discount bread store and purchased some goodies.  Dinner tonight was mostacholli and bread rolls we purchased.  The evening was spent just relaxing and watching TV.  I’m also working on getting caught back on my laundry.

Super bowl Sunday!

Miami, FL


We got up early today.  We are attending Trinity Church today.  Trinity church is located in Miami, Fl.  It’s an inner city church.  We were asked to attend the 9 AM Church service.  Yikes that is early.  I managed to get ready and we all gathered outside of the church.  We were seated in our reserved seats.  Wow this is one huge church.  They have 4000 members.  They have a Saturday night and 3 Sunday services.  The song service was awesome and today’s message was on SEX!  Yes, you read that correctly.  I’ve never been to a service on this topic but i have to admit it was good and in good taste.  Apparently their having a series all month long on Sex.  Today was on the top 10 reason being married is a good for a man. 

After services i came home and took a quick rest before the super bowl party started.   The RVers had a potluck super bowl party.  Once half time arrived we headed home as i was tired. Yes, i did see the ending of the game.  Way to go Giants!  Although i have to admit i was rooting for the Patriots.

Flea Market Day

Miami, FL

We got around this morning and around 9.30 AM we headed out with friends Donnie, Dee, Les and Jan to a flea market.  We spent time walking around.  After we finished that Donnie needed to go by Home Depot and then it was close to time for lunch.  We went to Dynasty Buffet which is a Chinese.  We had a great lunch and spent time visiting.

After lunch we came home and a needed trip to Wal-mart to restock groceries for the week.  Ughhh $80!  Then we came home and took the dogs for a walk and spent the rest of the evening just relaxing.