We got back safely from our weekend attendance at the sister's family wedding in Ft. Lauderdale FL. Lauderdale is warm, warm, warm. Temperature 88, humidity 88. Salt shaker at the sidewalk cafe was 2/3 rice, and 1/3 salt. . .and it didn't work. Hey, that's Florida
(That's the sidewalk cafe, in front of the hotel.)
We stayed at the historic Riverside Hotel, nee 1932 or thereabouts. Contrary to the street appearance, we were on the 11th floor of the new tower, with a stunning view of the New River and the high-rise condos that define both riverbanks.
Our guide took us on a whirlwind tour of Miami, Biscayne Bay, South Beach, etc., etc. Miami is a big place, about 60% Spanish-speaking, and not very friendly to the tourist except along the beach. We prefer Ft. Lauderdale.
Mieko and her sister did, however, visit the very steps where Versace was gunned/knifed or otherwise induced to assume room temperature (which in his case was 88 Fahrenheit) a few years ago.
The wedding went well. Lot's of traditional Jewish elements with appropriate responses. I'm always pleased when the rabbi has a good singing voice. May the young couple have a full and productive life together.
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