Miami

We had a nice working getaway to Sunny Isles over the weekend. Only small damper was a bit of e coli that kept us out of the ocean. But with 80 degree temps, drinks (um, scotch flights), two great six mile-ish runs, and no real responsibility...you cannot go wrong with all of that. We have had some great opportunities for fun travel this year. And yes, work stuff will come up, too. But sleeping in, sunshine, beach time, pool time, and just general relaxing time is so needed and rare. The hotel was very nice, and it made for a pretty good weekend. I'd recommend it.

Miami

Miami was a nice little getaway at a time when a lot is going on. The Trump-esque resort was certainly in need of a much-needed renovation, since it seemed stuck a bit in the 1960s. But it's only very recently Trump,and I'm sure the changes coming will be done quite well. 

We also spent some time on South Beach, including some bliss on the beach. It was in the 80s, mostly sunny and warm. I sat and listened to my Django Django album and just did nothing. We didn't have a beach towel or anything, but it was worth it. We also lunched at Grillfish and had some very fresh grouper, corn on the cob, and pasta. Yum. I also rested my liver after a late night on Saturday. But that was fun, too, sitting with new friends telling crazy stories of teacher stalkers and kindergarten bullies in the suburbs of Washington, DC.

It was truly an escape, even with the very late night and long line in the airport. Just a little bliss when so much else is going on. Thankful for that.