South Beach, Here I Come

It is travel day today. I'm up early to catch my ride to the airport at 3:30. My ride is on time at 4:45. The ride to the airport is uneventful. I had already checked in, and security was surprisingly painless. I used an app called MPC to get through border patrol.

I have purchased a Priority Pass membership, which gets me into lounges all over the world. The one at terminal 1 in Toronto is my first experience. It did not make a good first impression either. It is crowded, small with very tight walkways. I have carry-on luggage and had a hard time making my way through. The food was good. The service was okay. You can not make a reservation here ahead of time, and when I left, there was a lineup and wait list. I hope Miami will be better on the way back.

We board our small plane and jostled to find overhead space for luggage. The flight is just under 3 hours, so the economy seat will do.

My driver was there quickly but it took about an hour to get to the hotel. I'm staying at a small hotel on Washington named the Clinton Hotel. I'm about 3 blocks from the beach, which is a nice walk.

The room is clean and reasonably quiet. I have a small terrace that is private. This place has a bar, restaurants and a quaint pool. ( That means a tiny splash pool). This place is great for one or two nights. There are plenty of places to eat and you have the beach.

I head out to the beach...cause like it's Miami, and you have to. It is a beautiful day, and the walk is welcomed after the flight.

I was up early, so a nap is in order. The bed is very soft but surprisingly comfortable. Now that I'm refreshed, it is time to find some dinner. This led me to a cuban restaurant on Washington and 10th called: Havana Vieja. https://havanavieja.com. When in South Beach, cuban food is a must. This place has a nice outdoor patio, and it is a beautiful night.

I have a dish that is called Ropa Vieja Grandma style. It is shredded beef in a tomato sauce served with rice and fried plantains. Accompanied by a Sangria and dinner is a success. It is a beautiful 24C outside with a gentle breeze. It is so nice to be in South Beach again. Yes, there are food pics.Baca lagi