When in Rome, do as Romans do. So we rode bikes down the boardwalk. For some reason, the photo of us in front of the Cadillac Hotel turned out horrible, but it was the only one of us standing in front with the bikes that were free to use.
Riding along by the beach was quite different from the Colorado trails! We transitioned from being in the mountains at over 5000 feet, to sea level with salty air and lots of humidity. It sure was a lot easier on the level sidewalks than going up some of the hills in Colorado.
Below is a view from our window. Also quite a change from the views we are used to at Boyd Lake State Park.
All four of us had decided that one of the best ways to see the city of Miami was the Hop On, Hop Off Bus Tours. In theory, it sounds wonderful, but the buses the first day were not air conditioned and we were stuck on the bottom level. Ugh!
We got off the bus at the art district. This area was filled with spectacular graffiti paintings in the various art galleries and on the sides of buildings.
Wish there was enough space to share all of the pics that I took. That would be another two posts at least!
Heidi and Glen posed in front of one of the outside buildings.
I loved this painting/poster/art work! It was quite large and thought provoking.
Heidi had already figured out how to walk to the Salty Donut shop before we went to the next stop and got on the bus again. Good choice, Heidi! I couldn't finish the chocolate filled donut topped with hazelnuts. Dunkin Donuts are certainly no match for these!
Loved this food truck aptly named "Keep Calm and Eat Twice"! Need I say more?
Heidi and I took another afternoon swim in the ocean, and the guys weren't interested at all. We enjoyed our mother/daughter time. Evening brought us a lovely sunset on South Beach.
On Sunday we again rode the Hop On, Hop Off Bus. We had snagged an extra day for free at the hotel concierge desk the day before. This time we didn't get off at any stop and it took us over two hours. For part of it, we were able to snatch seats on the top of the bus. Much, much better for picture taking!
This is part of Little Havana, a popular place for Cuban people and tourists.
It's amazing to see all these tall buildings along the beach. There are hotels and more hotels, plus oodles of condominiums, all waiting for the people from the Midwest and upper East coast to descend on them during the winter and spring time.
Our last evening was spent enjoying seafood at Monty's and people watching.
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