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Miami Day Three: Coffee-ing and Museum-ing

We started off the day with coffee in Little Havana‘s iconic La Colada Gourmet “The House of Cuban Coffee”

Tres Leche Cubano coffee and flan for breakfast.

Interestingly, enough, there are feral chickens running around the area.

Here’s what Google told me about that …

“The presence of numerous chickens in Little Havana, Miami, is largely due to the area’s cultural ties to Cuba and the historical practice of keeping chickens in backyards. Many Cuban immigrants brought chickens with them, and over time, some were released or escaped, establishing feral populations. The rooster, in particular, holds symbolic significance in Cuban culture, representing strength, virility, and heritage.”

Next, we ventured a short distance down the coast to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

On to my fav Cuban restaurant, Versailles.

Mojito and Fresh Guava Juice

For me: VACA FRITA DE POLLO: Grilled Shredded Chicken with Onions Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains

For HR: THE CLASSIC CUBAN SAMPLER: White Rice, Black Beans, “Picadillo” Ground Beef, Roast Pork, Sweet Plantains, Ham Croquette, Cuban Tamale, and Cassava with Cuban Mojo

A photography mistake that still looks a bit cool. 

And back to the Airbnb for some needed relax time.

Our place has a little balcony that … sorta looks out over Biscayne Bay (if you dangerously stretch your neck).

May your weekend be filled with an array of Beautiful Views. Or at least one Beautiful View.

Goodnight!

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One-Word Wednesday 4/30/25

“Scrumptious”

Robert’s Matcha-Strawberry Latte (with his matching bracelets)

Savannah
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Five Friday Happy Bringers 2/14/25

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. This beyond-delicious morning coffee at one of our favorite coffee shops here in Savannah, Origin Coffee Bar.

“Southern Frost: A cozy orange and cardamom flat white with your milk of choice.”

Of course, I didn’t really know the definition of a “flat white.”

Hello, Google.

“A flat white is an espresso drink made with steamed milk and microfoam, resulting in a velvety texture and creamy taste. It’s smaller than a latte or cappuccino, but stronger due to less froth and milk. The milk in a flat white is velvety and not diluted with foam, highlighting the coffee’s nuances. Flat whites are made with a 2:3 coffee-to-milk ratio, compared to 1:2 for cappuccinos.” coffeebeancorral.com

TMI?

2. The Joyful Ability to Walk!

On a hike, somewhere or other, with my faithful hiking stick.

3. Getting caught in a DOWNPOUR yesterday morning on busy Bay Street near us here in Savannah.

Finding a bit of shelter under a store’s awning.

My thoughts earlier as we headed out the door, umbrella-less, into threateningly dark clouds: “Oh we have time to dash down the street for a twenty-minute constitutional.”

Robert droning on about who-knows-what. I wasn’t paying attention to him. The rain was talking louder.

4. Laughter!

5. A Happy Valentine’s Day 2025!

My cards from HR …

May you have a sweet weekend ahead!

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Monday Moaning or Monday Marveling? 10/3/22

Sitting in my faithful study chair with my “it’s-a-brand-new-day!” coffee precariously perched upon my knee (what? you don’t do that?), I suddenly noticed/was mindful of the Glorious Morning Sun streaking in through the blinds.

A shiver of joy awakened me once again to the Consistencies of Life: new morns following each night, breathing out following each breathing in, beauty all around just for the price of looking and seeing.

Here’s another day, dear,
Here’s the sun again
Peeping in his pleasant way
Through the window pane.
Rise and let him in, dear,
Hail him “hip hurray!”
Now the fun will all begin.
Here’s another day!

— from Glad Day by Graham Robertson