Miami South Beach

Flew in to Miami, Florida last night.  Miami International airport is a shambolic mess!  Probably one of the worst airport experiences I have had in many years.  Took exactly one hour from disembarking the aircraft until I was in the taxi.  The 2 mile ride to the hotel was uneventful, as had been the flight from London.

The Pullman hotel, where we will be stabled for the week is very nice and comfortable.  See the photo of the pool area, taken this morning.

After breakfast I downloaded the Uber App and used it for the first time to call a taxi to take me to South Beach.  For those who have not used the Uber App before, I can highly recommend it.  After just 2 rides, I am hooked and will definitely be using it as my preferred method of finding a ride.

So South Beach was as interesting and memorable as the last time I visited on holiday in 2011.  I walked north along Ocean Drive then into the beach where I walked south, then retraced my steps heading north again before turning back to Ocean Drive.  I must have walked a few miles in total but didn't want to fry my lily-white body by overdoing the exposure on my first day out. The weather was beautiful - hot and sunny, some cloud.  Must have been around 32C.

I found one of the eating places where I stopped for a cold drink.  I think the staff were a bit confused by the fact that I didn't want to eat anything.  Must have thought "This foreigner is crazy".  After watching the local wildlife passing by for about 45 minutes while sipping my drink I am now convinced that there is alien life on this planet, some of which can be found right here in Miami.

Used the Uber App again to get me a ride back to the hotel where I plan to spend the afternoon relaxing.  I might even try out that pool!