Today I decided to wake up early and go for a run down South Beach. Let me tell you, this town does not wake up early! I was up at 6:00, expecting to see a mad rush of people jogging down the beach, but there were only a handful of people with the same idea today. I guess New Years took a lot out of the people in Miami!
Anyways, I started my run by Nikki Beach, which is located on the southern tip of South Beach, basically on 1st street and Ocean Drive. I ran all the way to the Fountainbleu Hotel, which is located on 41st street. Yes, it’s only 41 city blocks, but it has to be miles because of the way the beaches boardwalk that I hopped on around 5th street curves and bends around all of the commerce.
There were some local South Beach Bums, (homeless people, we call them bums in Alabama) but they didn’t bother me really this early in the morning. They are pretty at peace actually in South Beach – I mean I imagine a lot of tourists give them money or food, and the climate is great. I’d certainly pick South Beach for a “home” if I didn’t have one, so to speak. The north can’t be fun without shelter. Anyways, that’s sort of depressing. My run was good, and I hope to increase the distance of my runs as I continue to get to know South Beach a little bit better.
Well, I just showered up and am ready for some breakfast. I think I’ll try this David’s Cafe everyone has been talking about. Cuban breakfast just sounds good right now.