February 2
Miami
Last week, I wasn’t at Barnes & Noble for my Artist Date, I was in Miami, finishing up a lovely week of cruisin’ in the Caribbean with the TCM Classic Cruise 2013.
We had a late flight on Saturday, so after disembarking we took two tours offered by Big Bus Tours.
The City Tour took us through the Downtown, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and Little Havana.
 
Freedom Tower
Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables Congregational Church
DeSoto Fountain
The Beach Tour took us through the South Beach/Art Deco District, down Collins Avenue and past the Holocaust Memorial.
Park Central Hotel
Waldorf Towers
Collins Avenue
Holocaust Memorial
A beautiful city full of inspiration.
Something else that’s fun…
Ann from Pawsitively Pets is hosting a fundraiser.
From now until February 11th, 2013, you can donate $1 (US Dollar) towards the Share the Love fundraiser. In return, she will make you a Valentine’s Day graphic/card with your pet on it. So not only will you be donating for a good cause, you also get something in return!
Wondering which charity will receive the funds when it’s all done? That’s the even better part! After the fundraiser is over, Ann will add the names of everyone who purchased a Valentine’s Day graphic into random.org and choose a random name. That person will select their favorite pet rescue or charity and all of the proceeds will be sent off to them!
If you would like a Valentine’s Day graphic and a chance to win a donation for your favorite pet rescue, you can donate your dollar at the Chip-In HERE. Please leave a comment on Ann’s Share the Love post HERE, telling her that you’ve donated and which pet you want to be included on your graphic. Also, leave the name of the charity you want the funds to go to should you win.
If you want a certain picture to be included on the graphic, you can email Ann at annstaub at yahoo dot com. Any super special instructions can be emailed as well. Otherwise, she’ll find an image on your blog or facebook page. But, you don’t have to have a blog or facebook page to participate, just email Ann a photo.
Freedom,  Casper, Nikki & Twinkie are all getting Valentine graphics and if we win, the funds will go to Allies for Greyhounds of West Michigan.
What a great idea!
That was a great tour. Thanks for sharing.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
Thanks for the tour. We think Ann’s fundraiser is a great idea. If we are selected we will pick Catahoula Rescue as both my non-Catahoula dogs are from them!
Somehow the world would be a better place if we all painted our houses in great colors like they do in Florida and the Caribbean. Darn my Puritan ancestors!!!
The colors were one of my favorite parts. We’re pretty bland here in the Midwest too.
What a cool tour!
Nola
I tried to leave 3 comments on your last blog and it kept telling me the comments were closed!!!
I lost my Azalea blooms last night and that is so sad b/c it is the third year in a row!!! I feel sorry for the plants!!! They get pretty far in the blooming stage then it freezes!!
Max I a going to be a handsome cat when he is grown!! Yes!!
Sorry about that, Fern. I turn off “Comments” on Fridays. I post a poem every Friday, and I want folks to feel free to enjoy it and not have to worry about commenting. Comments are open every other day though.
Miami looks pretty awesome! It’s been pretty warm here in Texas too. And thank you so much for your generous donation as well as sharing the fundraiser! So sweet! Will be working on your valentines very soon.
Miami looks fab. I love the bright colours and the architecture is great.
No need asking if you had a good time:)
What a pretty place. I love all the bright colourful buildings!
Lynne x
What an awesome colorful place. I would love to visit there.
Ooh how I would love to be in a warm place like Miami right now! I love the architecture too–great pictures.
Oh what great pictures. My Vickie was in Florida last year in May and said it was wonderful, but I had no idea how colorful it could be.
Bert
What fab pictures! Most of my images of Miami come from watching Dexter (one of my favourite shows)! A lot of Hispanic influence and colours. I LOVE the glass/Perspex (?) palms sculpture. It must be gorgeous when the sun hits it!
Loved the tour and all the pictures – beautiful!
I’d sure like to be there now!
urban hounds