The Holocaust Memorial on Miami Beach

After several more or less joyful posts from the bright side of life during my visit to my daughter in Miami Beach, I think it’s about time to post something serious. Something we shall never forget – unfortunately such crimes still happens. When shall we ever learn?

After our Lunch at Books and Books, we biked another route back to the Appartement on Saturday November 10.

Suddenly I observed this sculpture:

I had no idea what is was nor what it symbolized.

After all, it was in a beautiful and silent setting.

Ingelin biked further to the end of the Arcade. I followed. And remarked all the names written on the Wall. Hmm, a feeling stroked me. All the names seemed to be Jewish. Click to see.

When I approach Ingelin, she told me where we were. We parked the Bikes and went further in silence.

Through the Tunnel, I observed sculptures that reminded me of those seen from outside.

Inside, it was a vast number of sculptures. People in the deepest despair. Young, old, mothers, fathers, babies, children, whole families, old ones, young ones. Sculptured by Kenneth Treister, FAIA, in the late 1980’ies in Mexico City. And more names, thousands upon thousands written on the Wall. Click to SEE.

I will let you see some more pictures from this dramatic “scenery” without any comments.

Create your own title..... if you can or will - For me it's the monolite of Evil - in Contrast to Gustav Vigelands Monolith

Why? Why? How could this happen? Could todays Pop-stars mislead the youngsters? Political and Religious leaders, can they mislead and mistreat in search for short time power?

Some facts about The Holocaust Memorial on Miami Beach:
“In the fall of 1984, a small group of Holocaust survivors formed a committee dedicated to building a permanent memorial to the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.” Read more

We left the memorial in silence. It is not easy to find words. Cause it has happened again. “Cleaning” some call it. Cambodia, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia/Eritrea, Rwuanda, Balkan etc etc.

After the Memorial we found Peace and Silence in the Japanese Garden.


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PS. I’m studying the Art Deco Architecture and history of SOBE. The Raise and Fall and Raise again of Miami Beach. And a surprise: Who was there during her childhood?

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Saturday Evening – in SOBE - Nov 10 -2007

A Dinner at South Beach

My daughter had plans for me. She would show her papa the real taste of South Miami Beach. Where people meet. And a real VOSS Water account. Good food as well.
Besides, she had ambitious plans for Sunday. (Next post). After a Saturday early afternoon I will never forget: A Memorial (will be posted next week) – very, very strong experience. You might know where we were?

I was told to dress properly and shine my shoes and shave. What else than to obey? Ingelin know the dress code around.

They do have a very efficient transportation system in Miami Beach. Even for 60+ people like me.
Went out – she lives close to everything important here, so no Taxi was needed. Besides we love to walk – Vikings you know.

She asked me where I wanted to have dinner. How could I know? I had no clue at all. Besides I observed what I did. First we went into Raleigh.
http://www.raleighhotel.com/

- papa, do you want to have dinner here?
- It’s wonderful, I like it here – what’s the options?
- Well, we can walk to Delano – It’s just a minutes walk from here
- Why?
- ‘cause I want you to see a real VOSS account
- Lets’s do it, I said

Then we went out. To Delano
http://www.delano-hotel.net411.com/

The entrance hall, the Bar, les meublements, the décor, all splendid. Quelle rafinnement. – absolutely at the upper shelf.

We went out to the outside bar and pool. Had a red and white. Sat down at the poolside.

A new world for me (VOSS and Pinot Grigiot)– the primitive travelling Viking. But I’ve learned how to adapt. Just watch and behave like the others. *giggles* Like a Cameleon.

And of course, a Table for Two in the Pool. Why did not a single soul take a picture of us? Are they so decantent? We did order a Dom. Which was never served. My shoes, not the right brand - perhaps? LOL.

- Do you want to have dinner here, Ingelin asked, when we sat there, In the backyard
- Yeah, I said (This might be very, very expensive I thought - but haha, the $ is so low nothing is expensive here anymore)
- OK, I’ll ask for a Table - Ingelin said and did.

No Tables for us for at least one houre, as we wanted our dinner served outside. Norwegians you know. We are crazy about outdoor life.

Then we returned to Raleigh. Got a table – outdoor.

Wonderful and pro service. We both had Yellow Snapper. (First time for me – only Red Snappers before).

I did start with Florida Frog Legs. Haha – do you remember our visit to Everglades?

The Frogs even tried to escape. See?

Two glasses of White for Papa, one Red for Ingelin. And a bottle of Pelligrino.

We shared the dessert. Marvellous. Delicious. My regular readers do know I prefer fresh Forest Berries and real Vanilla - This time: Vanilla Marrengs. Heavenly.

Then we walked home. After a Saturday I will never forget. Ingelin knows SOBE. And where to go. More to come..... (so short a stay and so much to tell)

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Photo Hunters - November 17 - 2007

I love---- My Daughter

Here we are at Key West - Southernmost spot on Continental USA - Sunday a week ago. She did take good care of her Father, who is now back in Norway.

This photo is a part of my report from Florida - as a Cybercruiser

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May you all have a wonderful Weekend

AlligaTOR on TORsdag - My Miami experiences

Monday, November 12 - 2007

My return flight to Europe was scheduled to take off at 4.10 pm. Which meant we should be at the Airport around 2 pm. (Do not forget to CLICK on the photos below.)

- Papa that gives us plenty of time to do something, said Ingelin
- Let's see the Alligator's, she continued
- Yeah, let's do that, Is it far from here?
- Nothing is far from here, you should have learned that by know, only about a small one hours drive.

I rushed to finnish my Key West Lime Cake for Breakfast and a nice cup of Tea.

This Day we went with her Mercedes SUV. Girls these Days have their preferences...

And I took farwell to her Saumon red Art Deco appartement block. Next time I'll see my daughter again will be in Buenos Aires (Travelling Family - we can't help it)

Gasoline Prices. High? Well, we pay USD 8,15 - 8,40 per Gallon.

U.S. 41 goes straight away miles after miles - a great contrast to the curvy roads of Norway. The road is also known as "The Tamiami Trail" and "Calle Ocho".

Here we are at Coopertown Air Boat Tour. I asked for a free entry since I'm born the year they started this service*giggles* - But they listened to something else.....

Coopertown's is rated "Florida's Best" by The Miami Herald for the past 50 years.

Airboats waiting for Tourists - or Alligators

The engine makes noise like an Airplane - Here I'm with cotton in my Ears. And my hair is blowing in the Wind - Gosh, it's thin these days. Needs some organic fertilizer. Any suggestions?- heee - What did you say? Cant't hear you - LOL

Did you, by the way, knew that Everglades means: River of Grass? Here, in this area, called The Prairie, you can step out in the Water, no alligators or Snakes here. Nobody on our tour did that. Cowards. I was placed in the middle of the Row, and of course was polite enough not to ask people to raise up. LOL. Click on the photo to have a better look at this wonderful Bird in the middle of this fragile eco-system.

And here is a regular guest. It does visit every air boat for a couple of seconds. Then leaves again. Check Point Birdie. We were all accepted. The Guide told us, sometimes it leaves a "business card" on the boat. *giggles*. Sorry for the unsharpness of the picture, but the bird was about to fly away. I'm happy I captured the Bird before it left. A visitor like this Bird gives harmony and Peace to a busy soul.

But we went out to see 'gators. The first we obserbed was only 120 feet from our point of departure. My Camera pointed somewhere else. When I got the sight of the 'gator, it dived.

But I "Shot" this one. Mama 'gator, guarding her kids. Not a movement.

Just a harsh gaze: Put your finger in the Water, and I can feed my kids....

I still have my ten fingers . LOL.

CLICK to have closer look.

Then we went into the Hardwood Hammock (a small Island) - but the 'gators dissappeard in front of us. Only circles in the Water. CLICK to see where the 'gator dipped under the surface. Did you know the longest Alligator here was measured to 18 feet 20 inches?

As a result we did see two alligators very close in their natural habitat. The tour itself is well worth the money. The Everglades, on the UN list of World Heritage, is a wonder. I'm very glad Ingelin brought me out there in the South West Florida. For me this was Worth tenfold of a visit to an Amusement Park.

In a post to be published later, you will see me with a Frog Leg. In my Mouth. Here is his Brother. CLICK on the picture to see the Frog swimming
I was supposed to capture a Bird, but that smart grey, thin bird flew away only a second before I pushed my Camera button. What a waiste I thought, until I enlarged the photo and discovered a Florida Frog - swimming in the channel. I must admit, predator as I am, Florida Froglegs - fried - oh oh Delicious

Alligators: A closer look from the Alligator Exhibit

If you have a fast internet connection, you can join some 40 seconds video from the tour.

More to come... (The new Miami Downtown, Holocost Memorial, South Beach Art Deco buildings incl history, places to eat, Friday evening party(wow that was fun), Jeep demonstration, The Keys, Facts about..)

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