This week I am in Florida enjoying the wonderful hospitality of my girlfriend. She was heading to Florida to visit her father and invited me along. I am never one to turn down sun, beach and salt water!
Yesterday we spent the day exploring Vizcaya located in Miami Florida.
Vizcaya was built as the winter estate of Chicago businessman James Deering. The house and property originally included 180 acres today 50 of those acres still remain.
Not only was the mansion incredibly beautiful sitting right on Biscayne Bay, but the gardens were incredible. It was a perfect day with a light breeze and sunny. We walked through the orchid garden with orchids in bloom everywhere you looked.
There were gardens everywhere you went, a maze garden, a fountain garden and a large center island, just to name a few.
It was the perfect way to spend the day.
We then walked around Coconut Grove and looked at all the fancy shops.
Such fun to explore a new area, especially one so completely different from my life in Vermont!
Nancy on the Home Front 
Beautiful pictures! I have never been to Miami…your photos are so inviting!
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Kathy,
Miami was never a place I thought I would want to visit but now I can’t wait to come back!
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I agree, makes me want to roam. I love stately homes and gardens. Spent last vacation in New England Islands. Homes along the breakers where out of side in their splendor.
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Peggy,
Sounds like you were exploring Newport, Rhode Island, such a beautiful spot!
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So glad you went to Florida with your friend and could share these beautiful photos. The home is gorgeous.
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It’s been a wonderful week Judy! I am especially enjoying the sun!
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So lovely! I have been to Florida many times but never to Miami.
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Great photos, I love the last one!
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Thank you Ritta, It was a fun day!
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Absolutely gorgeous Photos!
If I ever visit Miami I will make a point to visit Vizcaya!
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Janis,
It’s a must see if you ever get to Miami!
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that home is beautiful!
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Tanya,
It’s a must see if you ever visit Miami!
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What a wonderful friend to invite you along! Looks like a beautiful part of Florida…I enjoyed seeing the photos VERY much! Have a great week!
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Thank you Marie,
It was a wonderful week and I so enjoyed the girlfriend time! 🙂
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