More Miami Beach

Miami Beach
Originally uploaded by Dornoff Photography

Yesterday I showed a picture looking North from Collins and about 25th in Miami Beach. Today's shot is from the same position but looking south toward the heart of the Miami Beach area.

Will Need those heavy blankets...

Miami Beach
Originally uploaded by Dornoff Photography

Here is another photo taken on my business trip down to Miami in November, 2007.

The day before I went out and took these photos I watched the weather report and the weatherman said that everyone should put on their heavy blankets because it was going to get down to 75 degrees that night. I guess if you live in that weather all the time that 75 would start feeling cold but...

The next day when I took this photo even though it was 9:00AM or so, the mercury was up to 80 degrees with humidity to match. I was almost tempted to stay inside the hotel but then again there was too many pictures to take and this was my last day in Miami.

This photo was taken at Collins and approximately 25th in Miami Beach looking south.

Alternate Transit in Miami

Miami Mini Bus
Originally uploaded by Dornoff Photography

Here is another photo from my trip down to Miami in November, 2007.

While Miami does have an extensive transit system run by Miami-Dade County transit, I also encountered these many buses running around the area especially North Miami.

It appears the niche for the buses are one of the minority populations of the area.

Venetian Pool in Coral Gables

Coral Gables Venetian Pool
Originally uploaded by Dornoff Photography

I took a trip down to Miami, Florida in November, 2007 in order to make a presentation to Railvolution that was being held in Miami Beach that year.

On one of my free days I rode the Miami Dade County transit system to sights around the area. On top of my list was the Coral Gables area that I heard a lot about.

After getting off a Metro Rail train, I took a bus and got off in front of the Biltmore Hotel which is a beautiful hotel. I then walked over to the Venetian Pool which was only a few blocks away.

The Venetian Pool is a historic landmark and is a popular spot in the area. The water was looking very temping considering it was in the high 80's and humidity that match if not higher.