On our way to Miami we drove past Okeechobee lake and a small community which economy seemed to be based on prisons. We passed at least two large prisons with high walls and a lot of barbed wire. We drove thru one of the neighborhoods and that was our first meeting with severe poverty. It did not look good. It sure was a high contrast to Fort Lauderdale to which we arrived after driving straight ,without moving the steering wheel that is, for about 40 miles. The longestt stretch until now.
In Fort Lauderdale we stayed for dinner at the Rainforest Cafe. This cafè was decorated like a rainforest with models of elephant, monkeys etc which every 10 minutes made sounds and the lights blinking to simulate thunderstorms. The waitress called herself "your safari guide" when she greeted us at the table. America likes concepts.
In Miami we are living with some friends of Lars and Erik´s family; Trond & Joan.
They got a great house by one of Miami´s canals, with a outside pool and direct access to a boat from the garden.
After leaving our luggage in the guest house we went out to get some snacks and beers and did what most americans our age does; "just hangin´out".
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