I had the opportunity to spend time in Miami last week after a long time away. A lot has changed but in some ways the city seems stuck in the past. I put together a few observations.
Things I will miss about Miami
- Hearing Spanish all around me
- Fresh tropical fruit juices
- Cafe con leche
- Sun and blue skies
- Palm trees
- The turquoise ocean
- Mojitos everywhere
- Cuban rice and beans (congri)
- Fresh fish
- Plantain chips
- Cheap parking
Things I will not miss about Miami
- Styrofoam everything
- Lack of public recycling bins
- Pedestrian traffic lights that take forever to turn green
- Needing a car to go any distance
- Taxis that may or may not come
- Taxis that take forever to arrive
- Taxis that don’t take credit cards
- Basically, taxis in general
Until next time, Miami – thanks for your hospitality.
Kathryn Presner 