City Odyssey

I did a bit of traveling during the first half of the year. In late February, I went to Miami to meet a dear friend who was stopping there on their way to Mexico. Having visited Miami twice before, I was excited to return and see how this trip would differ. Along with meeting my friend, some of my family members were also coming to Miami from another city, making it a mini family trip of sorts.

I arrived late and settled in. We stayed right by the water at the Mondrian South Beach, and the views were amazing. We were close enough to the city to enjoy its vibrancy but far enough to experience some peace and quiet. Miami can get super busy at night with all the nightlife going on.

The following day, we got ready and headed to brunch. We chose a restaurant called Salt Cafe Miami Beach, with an outdoor seating area right by one of the busy streets. Here, we listened to music and people-watched while enjoying our meal. I ordered a delicious Mediterranean omelet and a glass of orange juice.

After brunch, we headed to the bay and rented a yacht for a few hours to spend some time on the water. I love being on the water, and this was a fun, relaxing way to see the city. We spent the afternoon catching up with our friend, whom we hadn’t seen in over 15 years. It was great reminiscing about old memories.

When our time on the water came to an end, we returned to our hotel, which had an outdoor restaurant by the water. We took in the sights, chatted some more, and ordered an early dinner. We enjoyed an outdoor dinner at the Baia Beach Club.

After dinner, we headed upstairs to rest after an eventful day.

The next morning, we drove around Little Havana before making our way to the airport. I said goodbye to my family and made my way to my gate. It was a sweet and short trip, but I’m glad I got the chance to see my friend and spend time with my family.