February 10

   Our next stop was the Blue Hole where there are always alligators around, except today!!! We found ducks, fish by the score and a lovely soft shell turtle - but not a sign of the elusive snarligators.

   We travelled on then to Bahia Honda beach where we stopped for a couple of hours, walked along the beach and paddled in the beautiful sea. Another tranquil place, sun blazing down and the sea so many different shades of blues, greens and lilac. We found a Chinese buffet just off the beach for lunch, pretty good, Andrew enjoyed the beer too.

   We then settled down for the drive to Miami Beach, arriving just as the sun was setting. We are staying at the Breakwater Hotel tonight, which is in the Art Deco area right on the sea front. here are Flamenco guitarists playing right below our window. Went out for a walk earlier, Miami is positively buzzing with people, we found a really good Mexican restaurant, The Senor Frog where Andrew had Sol and a weirdy dinner with beef, pork, peppers, raisins, nuts, pomegranates and cream all wrapped up in a sort of pancake. I being predictable had fajitas and gold tequila.

   We then wandered back for some wine and the diary. Tomorrow we head back to Orlando and have arranged to see Jenn's parents. Carole and Peter [ Andrew's parents ] join us at the condo the following day for a week, we are really looking forward to seeing them. goodnight all, speak to you tomorrow.