Miami Beach's beaches

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Whilst in Miami Beach we have been at the beach of course. Miles and miles of beaches with wonderful sand and water. Under a warm sun, separate from the road, surrounded by hotels and the open see.

New York - Shoes

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If you are a fan of "Sex and the City" you know how much women shoes can cost in New York City and that you can find such lovely ones. However I must say I have been disappointed by men shoes. Such a poor choice. Really difficult to find a really handsome pair of shoes for men. I haven't seen all of Manhattan and probable haven't been in the right shops.

Passing by a shop I have seen this shoes and as always I can't help thinking of my dear friend Lindsay, who would have loved all those shining, lovely, inviting shoes you can find in Manhattan... for a women of course or drag queens.

Empire State Building NYC

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I have been told so many times: "When you first arrive in NYC, you just can't help it, you look up to all those skyscrapers". I have to admit, yes I was impressed, but I was warned and didn't feel awkward about it. The only building which has really impressed me is the Empire State Building. For 50 $ each we could have gone up and admire the view, unfortunately it was raining and foggy, not worth to spend so much and have nothing to see.

What is also impressing is all the history behind each skyscraper. At some point people have invested in Manhattan. I have heard it's not the case anymore, as property taxes are stopping investors, who are just waiting for opportunities, which are not numerous though, in a place where each meter is very precious.

New York - Broadway

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We could hardly go to New York City without visiting such a place a Broadway. And I couldn't be there without going to the Musical "Priscilla Queen of the Desert", which is one of my favorite movie. Now the musical, which is already a big success in Australia and London, continues to be such a positive example of recognition for who ever one is, for friendship, for difference, for love, for HOPE, in New York as well. I have particularly loved Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon and Nick Adam's performance. Special mention for Nick Adam. Really recommended if you happen to be in NYC.

Florida Holocaust Museum - St-Petersburg

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St-Petersburg - Florida

During our stay in St-Petersburg, Florida (near Tampa), the friend we were staying with has taken us to visit the Florida Holocaust Museum, which is considered to be one of the best museum on the Jewish's holocaust. Everyone wants to have one's suffering's recognition, though people seem to have a lack of memory on the holocaust's matter and deny the Jewish their tragedy. It is such a shame religion shall still be used as an excuse for hating others. For this museum, and every other about this matter, should remind us how far human-beings can go in their madness. This shouldn't happen NEVER again. Unfortunately we still have so many examples of atrocities nowadays. 

One week in Florida - Last day in Miami Beach

After one week in Florida and 5 days in Miami Beach tomorrow it will be time to go to NYC. It seems we'll find the rain in New York and it will accompany us all next week. Yesterday we have taken a 1.5 hours cruise around Miami's keys. Beside the fact that I couldn't care less about what celebrity owns what millions property, I've taken the tour for seeing the town from another perspective, it was very interesting... Up until the end, when the guy who should have come and drive us back at our hotel didn't show up. We had to take the bus. Ok not really the best publicity for this town's services to tourists, especially when you can see every where that the economic's crisis has been very severe here as well: shops closed or closing, and the remaining ones fighting for clients... With one really noticeable exception: the Apple Store. The only fight there is for obtaining the IPad one has waited for hours outside the shop. Well what can one say... Every one else must be green with jalousie and can only dream one day it will happen to then.