STL DPB ON THE ROAD - Versailles Nightly Photo

Hello from Miami, where we spent the night on our way to Costa Rica. We found out that the Little Havana district is close to the airport so we went to the city's best-known Cuban restaurant. It was big, busy, full of families and very Latin. I was proud of myself for mostly ordering dinner in Spanish. 

The food was more entertaining than memorable but it was fun for all. Where the name came from I don't know, other than there were a lot o fancy mirrors around the room. And why the hostesses were wearing these angel get-ups is beyond me.

And a nod of thanks to our friend Ciel de Quimper and her town.    

Birds Fly South For the Winter

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The Crowes are heading toward warmer climes. We flew to Miami last night. When this post goes up, we will be sound asleep at an airport hotel. Mid-morning flight today to our destination.

These pictures were taken at the St. Louis airport and on board the plane. Some people take meticulous care of their investments or religious practices. I am an obsessive manager of our American Airlines frequent flier accounts, the master of upgrades. I did not pay for the gin and tonic in the second picture.

I hope to add a bit to this post by Saturday evening, US Central time, revealing our destination and the CDP pal who got us there.

We mess with your vision today on Downtown St. Louis 365.

STL CDPB On The Road: Miami Beach

I'm attending a professional conference in Miami Beach, a very distracting place. It's very hot in the bright tropical summer sun but I just have to get out and shoot it. The South Beach district is renown for its Art Deco buildings in pastel colors, international clientèle, fabulous beaches and, shall we say, liberated lifestyle. This is a commercial building on Collins venue, the main street. There is a set of Florida pictures on Flickr that I will add to in coming days.

TOMORROW: The Penguin