{"id":2761,"date":"2013-12-28T22:56:43","date_gmt":"2013-12-28T22:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/?p=2761"},"modified":"2013-12-29T01:44:13","modified_gmt":"2013-12-29T01:44:13","slug":"2013-12-29miami-beach-hangn-in-the-hood-weva-jen-kim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/?p=2761","title":{"rendered":"2013-12-29&ndash;Miami Beach (Hang&rsquo;n in the hood w\/Eva, Jen &amp; Kim"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After departing Coral Ridge Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale we of course had to pay a little penance so Fort Lauderdale gave us 3 more bridges to go through before we were able to depart their fine city. In honestly it was a lovely place to spend the Christmas Holiday. We look forward to visiting again! Here is a picture of Eleanor Q off the coast of Miami.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0025.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"002\" alt=\"002\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0025.jpg\" width=\"644\" height=\"368\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0182.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"018\" alt=\"018\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0182.jpg\" width=\"565\" height=\"772\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0272.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"027\" alt=\"027\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0272.jpg\" width=\"644\" height=\"484\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As we passed the break-water at the entrance of Miami Harbor, also known as Government Cut, I saw these skyscrapers and then this little building at there base. I then saw the sign and wished they had dock and dine because the would have been perfect. The place is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smithandwollensky.com\/locations-2\/miami-beach\" target=\"_blank\">Smith &amp; Wollensky<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/028.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"028\" alt=\"028\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/028.jpg\" width=\"644\" height=\"484\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shortly there after we entered the main harbor passing the cargo area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0291.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"029\" alt=\"029\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0291.jpg\" width=\"364\" height=\"484\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0301.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"030\" alt=\"030\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0301.jpg\" width=\"644\" height=\"484\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of course we had to wait for one more bridge but at least we had a large turning basin and a beautiful skyline to enjoy. It also gave me time to receive a surprise phone call from my niece which was the high point of my day! (Picture Eleanor Q)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"photo\" alt=\"photo\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo.jpg\" width=\"644\" height=\"362\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the direction opposite the skyline was the cruise passenger terminal with 5, yup 5 cruise ships at dock. I have know idea how many people might be on those ships but it was must be a crazy scene with all those people running around! (Picture Eleanor Q)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"photo2\" alt=\"photo2\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo2.jpg\" width=\"644\" height=\"478\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0342.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"034\" alt=\"034\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0342.jpg\" width=\"644\" height=\"484\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/032.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"032\" alt=\"032\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/032.jpg\" width=\"644\" height=\"396\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We finally reached out anchorage up in what is called Sunset Lake. The anchorage is a little out of the way but with only 3 boats here it was nice and quiet, or as quiet as it gets in Miami Beach!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Capture1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Capture\" alt=\"Capture\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Capture1.jpg\" width=\"644\" height=\"454\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After a morning of checking in with my godson via skype we were off to Miami Beach for a walk about. Beautiful people, buildings and expensive stuff. Got it!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0013.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"001\" alt=\"001\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0013.jpg\" width=\"579\" height=\"772\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2764\" alt=\"photo 1\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-1.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-1.jpg 480w, http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-32.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2766\" alt=\"photo 3\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-32.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-32.jpg 640w, http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-32-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-32-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2767\" alt=\"photo 4\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-41.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-41.jpg 640w, http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-41-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/photo-41-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Had to stop in and drop my cousins name\u2026\u201doh yes your cousin shops here often, send our regards\u201d You know who you are!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0026.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"002\" alt=\"002\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0026.jpg\" width=\"574\" height=\"772\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Upon our return I was preparing the boat for tomorrows departure and so I had to google the yachts moored off our bow. Utopia II and Utopia III. It appears they have been in the news\u2026..<\/p>\n<p>Eva: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxist.com\/2011\/02\/09\/eva-longoria-spotted-in-miami-on-utopia-iii-superyacht\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.luxist.com\/2011\/02\/09\/eva-longoria-spotted-in-miami-on-utopia-iii-superyacht\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kim: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/tvshowbiz\/article-1258279\/Birthday-girl-Eva-Longoria-joined-Kim-Kardashian-help-celebrate-turning-35.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/tvshowbiz\/article-1258279\/Birthday-girl-Eva-Longoria-joined-Kim-Kardashian-help-celebrate-turning-35.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jen: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southflorida.com\/events\/on-the-list-blog\/sfl-jennifer-lopez-cruises-around-miami-in-a-yacht-20130123,0,1237569.story\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.southflorida.com\/events\/on-the-list-blog\/sfl-jennifer-lopez-cruises-around-miami-in-a-yacht-20130123,0,1237569.story<\/a><\/p>\n<p>oppps: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qnOvNxRGc3A\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qnOvNxRGc3A<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0044.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"004\" alt=\"004\" src=\"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/0044.jpg\" width=\"644\" height=\"484\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Magnolia is preparing to get underway in the morning for \u201cNo-Name Harboar\u201d about 10 miles south off Key Biscayne Bay. Note: I believe near the home of President Nixon and where movie Scarface was made. I know, too much Google time!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After departing Coral Ridge Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale we of course had to pay a little penance so Fort Lauderdale gave us 3 more bridges to go through before we were able to depart their fine city. 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