Fort Pierce, Fort Lauderdale and Miami

Tuesday 9th November

Fort Pierce 

We spent the morning looking around the Harbour and adjoining Park and they were both well maintained and much loved.   The town was quiet but thriving.  As always, I wanted to pipe up with the words “I could quite happily live here!”.

Fort Lauderdale

We thought Fort Lauderdale was a very classy place.  Lovely tall palm trees and wonderful friendly people.  The sandy beach was lined with super fit bronze bodies.....we blended in beautifully!!!

Miami Beach

Anything goes……and it usually does!!   Walked approximately 3 miles along the beach and discovered Latinos, Cubans, Gay/Lesbian couples each congregating in their own area of beach.  We walked right through the middle and stopped when we got to Little Haiti. 

The original   "Easy Rider"

Then I persuaded Allen to walk along the notorious Ocean Drive.  It was there I saw my first ‘mankini’ sitting at a bar wearing a white lycra creation and sporting a white feathered hat.  As we walked along the strip we were accosted at every bar and restaurant by gorgeous looking girls all hoping to lure us in.   Allen did not need any encouragement and was suddenly overcome by a raging thirst!!  Come on Al we are supposed to be admiring the Art Deco.  

We eventually ate at PrimeTime and drooled our way through a Paella stuffed with fresh lobster, prawns and mussels.  It was awesome.  Also tried a couple of the local Bacardi/Lime cocktails. 

Wow our next stop Mango’s Tropical Café/Bar was a cross between a zoo and a brothel. ( It was very classy - Al ).   The girls danced on the bar wearing zebra leotards and tiny bikinis.  Certainly a night to remember.





Who said Florida was full of old people!!