Friday, November 30, 2007

I don't know any story!

And I don't sing either!

Monday, November 19, 2007

New York and Florida


After 2 years, it was time to set foot on that big continent. This time we went East coast, starting in New York and finishing in Florida.
New York was amazing and we end up walking almost the entire city from downtown, ground zero, to Harlem. We started by Chinatown where I encounter a particular barber shop : Not sure they understand the meaning of "dick" in proper English but for those who do it's quite funny. For sure "Mei dick" won't get a shave there!
Day or night, it seems that the city never sleeps. I must say it is certainly much more happening than Paris where after 2am everything is closed.We did the usual tourist stuff, having only 3 days to spare there before flying down to Forida. Little Italy, Harlem, Time Square, Madison Square, Empire State Building, Central Park. A real park, that's what is missing in Paris, a park where walking on grass is allowed. We even went to church on sunday to see a gospel. Not being a religious person, I found that if they did this kind of mass in France, probably more people will attend! It singing all the time. It was exactly like you see in movies, with the old ladies all dressed up, the people getting into trance. Very impressive.
On our last day, we went up the Empire State Building to embrace the view of the entire city.

Then it was down to Florida. Miami for a start. We had to go to South Beach. The display of colors and 30's building is a treat for the eyes.

Bars and restaurants everywhere, the sight is much better at night when all neon lights are on, a real show. People cruising up and down the street, music, mainly latino, every other bars. I had to have a fancy cocktail, couldn't resist.
Our trip took us to Key Largo, via the Everglade, for a 3 days diving trip. It was raining most of the time and being in the water did not change anything, except ther no wind under water. We did a shark feeding dive where the guy fed nurse sharks and a monstruous barracuda. We also saw another big sea creature that, up until now, has not been identified!