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2012 OUP Photography Tour Begins, Part II

After leaving Dogfish Head, we took our time walking back towards our hotel, taking in the sights and sounds of Rehoboth Beach.  We made sure to take the time to snap a few pictures along the way!

After relaxing in the hotel a while, and taking a few more pictures, we decided that we were in a beach town, so why not do what we usually do in such a case… have more drinks!  Earlier in the day we noticed this little pizza place/bar called Nicola Pizza.  We decided to walk there and have a few drinks, and I’m glad that we did!

Honestly, I had a blast there, but really don’t remember too much afterwards besides passing out early in my bed listening to the ocean.  I remember having two Dogfish Head beers, a jello shot, and a mixed drink called the “Mild Concussion.”  If you’re ever at Nicola Pizza, only order this drink if you’re feeling really daring.  Either the bartender really hooked us up, or it is a drink basically FILLED with rum and other odds and ends… yeah, don’t remember too much after that. Oh yeah, and they also have all-day-$3 Sex on the Beaches which my girlfriend Brandi too advantage of… can’t go wrong with that!

As I already said, upon leaving Nicola Pizza the night was pretty much a wrap.  We stumbled back to our hotel (LOL), my girlfriend talked on the phone/watched TV a while, and I passed out….. The next morning was sort of rough, and we’ll get to that in the next update coming later this week!

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LAST Full Day In Miami This Past Wednesday!

Sorry it’s been a few days since I updated, but with just simply enjoying Miami, I never really had the time.  I’m now home, and just wanted to write a few posts regarding the rest of my experiences.  We actually slept in until probably 10 or 11 AM on Wednesday, knowing it was going to be our last chance to do so before heading home the following afternoon.  After getting ready we decided to head down to the beach, but, pretty much right as we did so it started to rain!  Never being the type to let rain ruin my fun, we decided to check out the restaurant on the hotel’s pier, Pelican’s (or The Pesky Pelican, whichever you prefer).

We had a few drinks and got nachos, just trying to make the time pass a bit.  I can tell you that the nachos were amazing, the people were nice, and the atmosphere/views were great!  I would highly recommend checking this place out while down in Miami!

Then, it actually ended up clearing up rather fast, and we were able to have some fun on the beach!  It actually ended up being a beautiful afternoon.  The entire time we were there, the hotel had a table set up where someone, as we walked by at various times, kept offering us our “welcome package.”  Being on vacation, always on the go, and simply not caring, we kept blowing it off.  We ended up giving them the time of day, and it actually ended up being well worth it!

It was actually just a meeting (which we also got a free light lunch from) where they’re offering a timeshare to the hotel which is about to undergo a HUGE renovation.  It’s actually quite interesting, and I think we’re going to do it, but just for taking the time to listen to their presentation we received a $100 gift card to the hotel’s main restaurant, Kitchen 305!  And we had already planned on going on Wednesday night, so this ended up being HUGE for us!

Remember when I mentioned Kitchen 305′s “We Love Ladies Night?”  Well, if not, it’s something they do on Wednesday nights.  On this particular evening they also had a $35 all-you-can-eat lobster deal, which I ended up taking advantage of thanks to our $100 gift card.  Amazing lobster!  Also, for as SLAMMED as they were, ABSOLUTE AMAZING service!  I was barely finished with one plate of lobster, and the next was already there.  I honestly think I ended up eating about 8-10 lobster… no joke!

The restaurant/club itself had GREAT atmosphere.  Without a doubt one of the top Miami destinations for anyone either visiting or who happens to live in the area (which if you do… LUCKY! I will join you one day ;) )

Awesome night!  Won’t be forgetting it anytime soon, without a doubt.

Check out Kitchen 305 on Facebook for more information: http://www.facebook.com/kitchen305

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We Have Arrived In Miami!

Today started off pretty early as I woke up around 5:50 AM.  After showering, etc.. I woke up Brandi, she got ready, and we hit the road towards Mount Dora from Clermont, and the Renninger’s Antique Extravaganza.  This place has an insane amount of antiques, and also a wide variety of vendor stands such as food, different products, so on, and so forth.

I only ended up picking two items, but I am excited for both of them.  I also picked up some tea to review on my tea web show (check out http://tea.ounitproductions.com).  Overall a good experience, although I wish I would have found a few more items, but that’s how it goes sometimes.  After looking around a good 3 or 4 hours, it was time to hit the road once again, and be off to Miami!

It took about four hours to get down to Miami from Mt. Dora, and seemed like an extremely long ride, due to just wanting to be to the beach already.  Upon arriving it was almost overwhelming just how much of a big city Miami actually is.  We’re staying at the Newport Beachside, and let me tell you, this hotel is absolutely awesome.  The hotel itself has several restaurants, a gift shop, a spa, a deck with pool and hot tub, valet parking, a bellhop, a gourmet foods store, two bars, birds in the lobby… the list just goes on and on.  Without a doubt, the most top-notch hotel I’ve ever stayed at.

We’ll be staying here until Thursday, and I am extremely excited about that.  We pretty much just spent the afternoon exploring the hotel itself, our beach out front, and took a walk down Collins Avenue (the road which our hotel is on).  We also had dinner at our hotel’s “main” restaurant, Kitchen 305.  The meal there ended up being pretty expensive, $80, but well worth it (the Mahi Mahi is delicious!).  Very good food, and worth it simply for the experience alone.

It was absolutely beautiful here today, around 80 degrees, and the ocean water is actually quite warm.  There are supposed to be off-and-on thunderstorms the next few days, but Wednesday is looking like nothing but sun.  I can’t wait to do some swimming/bodyboarding, etc.. in the ocean.  We were going to do some today but decided to just take the time to explore.  Also excited to get into the heated pool and hot tub.  There’s just so much down here to do, it’s hard to take it all in, but we’re going to try our best to do so!

So, it’s getting late, and I’m going to do a little more web surfing, head on to bed soon, and get up early and take on the day!  Not exactly sure what it will hold, but something fun I’m sure!  It the famous words of Will Smith, “Miami, I love this town….”

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