Last minute miami visit

So, I decided last minute to go visit my South African friends in Miami before they sailed off to Bahamas, followed by a trip around the world. It was great timing since I got off early from work on friday, came home, packed a few clothes and took off on a 7 hr drive, via the Turnpike, en route to south florida. From north to south was a big weather change. Clear blue skies, sunny and fresh.I arrived at 10:30 that night, parked my Car at Rusty Pelican Marina, in Biscayne Key. I was tired but excited to see the smith tribe once the dinghy motored towards me. Of course we laughed and talked till early hours in the morning, in our usual south african accents, in south african terms and reminisced over the good old days & the plans ahead. Next morning we were up early and in the dinghy to the dock, on our way to the day's adventures.

There's something about being near the ocean or water! I just love it. It's a different lifestyle compared to country living.I lived in cities, I lived on an island and now I live in the country, but beach life beats it all by far, for me.
 Of course Miami has lots of eye candy, fancy cars, and big stars. After 2 hrs in traffic I made it to the 2012 boat show and met up with our dutch friend, Paul, working on a 147ft private yacht. This reminded me of my days working as a stewardess. Since my return home, I have a strong need to travel and see more beautiful places.

Our view of Miami onboard at night S/Y TRIBE

Up on the mast

Lamborgini eye candy

Boatshow- took 2 hrs to find parking

1st Officer Paul

Ahoy 'Matey

Know your knots n ropes when it comes to sailing

Smith Tribe has an organic Herb garden on board

Aboard TRIBE

Private Crew party @ Waxy's Miami beach

Me & Sascha

Tea Time

Hey!

How's your week been? I hope it's been ok for you.

I have been keeping myself busy, exercising,volunteering, cleaning up the house and painting.

It helps to do productive stuff to make everyday more usefull and feel a sense of accomplishment.

My tea collection needs to be stocked up pretty soon.

I really enjoy my tea's..While on vacation in Portland I made a visit to the Chinese gardens.It was soo quiet and peacefull. I stopped in at the Tao of Tea, ordered a lovely flower tea and yummy chinese lunch..followed by a bus ride back to my hotel room to get ready for my flight back to Florida.

The drive around the Pacific coast, Florence, Oregon and Newport was healing.It's so green and lush around there..

Have a look:

Food was delicious- wish i could remember the name..

Scenic drive along the coastline, pretty lighthouses & bridges along the way..

Thousands of Pine trees..perfect habitat for Bears

I kind of imagined the movie, Pocahantas was made in Portland..it has the native american indian influence and culture..definately worth a visit i say!

xxx

L

Take a walk on the wild side...hello Africa

best veggie soup ever

my Beautifull country