Our day began with a lecture by 3 black Miami residents talking about Miami’s black history. They have started a nonprofit to research and share information about the role of blacks in Miami’s history. They felt that people —both black and white —knew nothing about the role blacks played in the founding and development of Miami.I found it interesting.
We then went by bus to South Beach and had a local expert tell us about the art deco architecture of South Beach. It was fun for me to see South Beach for the first time. Definitely has a beach vibe. Merle and I walked down to the beach when we had a bit of free time. I’m glad we got to do that. The group had a nice lunch at a restaurant called Naked taco in South Beach.
In the afternoon we went to the Wolfsonian Museum which is connected to Florida Intl University. The main exhibit was a stained glass work by Irishman Harry Clarke.
After returning to our hotel, Merle and I went to the nearby food court for pasta ( ugh—what was I thinking?) & a sweet crêpe (yum).
We knew this was a short tour but it’s hard to believe that tomorrow is the last day with the group! It has been a very pleasant group —of 30 people. Although it is quite large, it didn’t feel burdensome. On Friday I will go back to Merle’s for two nights.
Miami is a nice place to visit, but I don’t think I want to spend much time here. Our tour guide also leads Road Scholar trips to Cuba. Merle and I discussed that possibility.
( I just got a copy of a picture of the two of us yesterday at the Wynwood walls).
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