Greetings from Miami

This weather is the main reason (other than to see my mom and sister) why we escaped so abruptly from Amsterdam. It's been glorious! To be able to wear sandals and shorts everyday, and see my kids running around freely is priceless.
We usually wait until the summer to come to Miami, but we couldn't wait this year. The weather had been a bit too cold, and the tickets weren't as expensive as they usually are during the summer.

This time to change from our daily routine which consists pretty much as; pool, and beach, and then everyday repeat, we decided to take a short road trip to Orlando. My older son will be 12 really soon, and when we asked what he wanted for his birthday he said he wanted to go to one of the parks in Orlando. So he picked Islands of Adventure, and off we went. He had a blast!! Me?? Not so much. When he was blasting off the Hulk or Harry Potter's dragons, I was looking after the little one. But it was definitely nice to see him soooo happy, and the weather wasn't the scorching heat of the summer.

It was nice to spend two days there, especially because we got to stay with some friends whom we haven't seen in so long.
Miami has been great, Orlando was "magical" (pun intended), the weather has been amazing. I'm not trying to make any of you, who are still stuck in winter weather, jealous. I'm just so very grateful that we got to do this, and see the beautiful blue skies everyday.

Wishing you all a great weekend.
Giova

Visiting Museo Rayo

A 3 hour road trip from Cali (which is where I'm at) and you're in Roldanillo. A beautiful town, best known for artist Omar Rayo. His amazing museum is located there; built like mexican pyramids, so all three (maybe more like 6) galleries are octagons and get lovely daylight. There is a stage and classrooms, and it is surrounded by palm trees, sculptures and other greeneries. His extensive work is admirable! He truly was an out of this world artist. Here are a few images of this lovely place!

This are the latest paintings and probably the ones that people recognize him for.

 His works on paper are amazing!!! And the museum's collection is wonderful!

This are my favorite! They are from the 60's when it was only the beginning. 

The beautiful stage!

one of his trees...

I feel totally grateful that my friend (more than my friend really: she is an incredible artist and she takes me under her wing whenever I'm in Cali- she is my mom's friend first!) took me to this magical place! I had an eye-opening experience- and who doesn't love those? I hope you get the chance to visit one day!

Have a good day!
Giannina.