It’s always gratifying to find a hidden and unexpected spot to chill and relax in an otherwise big and thriving metropolis like Miami. I only happened upon this, because I visited Bayside Market Place on Biscayne Boulevard, then went down the steps towards the water to check out possible boat trips, like to one on a pirate boat, and continued on towards where the Miami River flows into Biscayne Bay. Bayside Park is quite big and green, but then I turned a corner and came upon an unexpected piece of sheer Caribbean island paradise.
Palm trees are swaying in the wind, fine, white sand covers the sea wall and these colorful wooden chairs, which are not only free to use but also quite comfortable, invite to rest and dream.
Hardly any tourists are around, because they don’t walk so far, but you’ll find local families, often of Cuban origin, enjoying the view of the Bay, the soft breeze and a picnic. And the odd fisherman too.
There are two or three mobile stalls around on the promenade which sell soft drinks and hot dogs, so nobody needs to starve.
Bring a book and perhaps a foldable seat cushion and you can spend hours happily imagining yourself on a deserted tropical island, but being only steps away from Downtown Miami whenever you have enough of so much peace and quiet.
Inka is German and used to be an international attorney with offices in London and Spain. Retired two years ago because I wanted to be a traveler and writer and now live between Didim/Turkey and Miami with plenty of travel in between. Next destinations: Istanbul, New York and Petra/Jordan.
Last 5 posts by Inka Piegsa-Quischott
- Walking the Streets of Manhattan - June 9th, 2010
- New York's First Wall Street Hotel, the Andas - February 26th, 2010
- Circling Manhattan - February 24th, 2010
