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Hello again, yes it is late but we are endeavoring to bring this blog up to date!
We reached Miami driven expertly by Krista to the International Travellers Hostel. That evening we were kindly invited to relax with Krista in her spectcular apartment/condo in mainland Miami. We met some of her mates and enjoyed music, the beautiful view and pizza before retiring to the hostel. Krista picked us up the following day to show us the sights of Miami and took us to Coconut Grove and a lush Venetian Pool where we swam and again relaxed. K-dawg had come to visit us for this adventure and planned to stay for a whole week to lap up the sun. Sadly Krista had to leave us for a camp in Kentucky where she was to entertain groups of kids for several weeks.
The next week included a special appearance from a very special lady named Jana. She travelled miles and miles to see us and her company was especially appreciated by Craig (who, for those who don't know, is her other half). The following days were spent chilling out on the beach, swimming and generally relaxing. Skirmishes on the bus took us to the Mall where Craig bought some shorts under the close watch of Jana who also enjoyed the various different shops. Thunderstorms plagued everyday sadly causing the population to flee the beach generally in the afternoons but the rain did provide some relief from the heat. On one day we explored the city by bike and were able to ride into the fabled Palm Island (adjacent to Star Island) where huge houses and villas caused many oooohs and aaahs. During periods of sunshine we adopted the "apply then re-apply " approach to sunscreen but sadly the sun seemed to like Kelsey the most and caused him some discomfort. While looking for shells one afternoon i came across a baby stingray. Kelsey's departure a couple of days beore ours cut us down to a group of 3 again.
Craig and Jana enjoyed some lone time taking in a glorious Tapas dinner down Espanola Way and gave me time to read and write back home. We did manage to visited the United Church down Lincoln Road in Miami, which reminded me of the dear old URC back in Dorking, with its more traditional hymns and readings. Finally one day before our departure Jana had to return to her studies in Germany reducing us to two again. On the very last swim in the sea we saw a shark swimming about our waists after Craig thought it was a large log, adding a final bit of excitement to the first beach based time of our journey around the globe!
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