Oldest Fort in U.S. - Castillo de San Marcos

I know it has taken me a little while, but I do want to give you a glimpse at my trip to St. Augustine, FL for the 4th of July weekend. St. Augustine is definitely a beautiful city and I was happy I was able to enjoy it with my friends, new friends, and hubby dearest. I also got to share some beautiful fireworks in the oldest city in the continental U.S. It is one of the most beautiful fireworks show in Florida and YES you must go see fireworks here!

Below is a photo tour of Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the U.S.

It was a little bit BLAZING hot and we learned it the hard way. If it was up to me, I probably should have worn my bikini (not that you would want to see me in it) instead of shorts and a tank! 

The flags below represent the countries that took hold of Castillo de San Marcos and St. Augustine. The first one on the left being Spain.

And yeah, it was so hot, we had to ration the water and would run to anyone selling it at all times! 

Before food, we needed water!! And that's what we drank while viewing the fireworks. Oh yes, and make sure you grab a spot early on behind the Castillo, because it is just a sight to have the fireworks light up the sky just behind it.

Foodie File: Eating House

You know that restaurant that you just can't get enough of?

Yeah, that restaurant that you just keep coming back to?

The one you want to take all of your friends and family to?

To me, that's Eating House. Eating House is in the heart of Miami and started as a little "POP UP" restaurant that was supposed to have been open a few months. Well, it has now been around for over two years and it makes my tummy happy! 

My first scrumptious experience was going with my foodie friends, Rachel and Jackie, for their Sunday brunch. 

I was definitely excited! I had already heard of their mouth watering menu and seen the pictures on Instagram from those friends in the biz....Guess the foodie bug bit me and I was open to the stuffing my face!

Yes, that's their mouth watering brunch menu! 

Cap'n'Crunch Pancakes with Condensed Milk &  Banana Belgian Waffle with Nutella! 

'Calentado'...short ribs, eggs, rice and beans! Sweet cuban bread 'torrejas'! So good! 

But the truth of the matter is....these pics were taken about 1.5 years ago...My prayers were answered a few months ago since my foodie friend Tati came to visit from LA and of course I had to bring her here for brunch. 

Lucky for hubby and I, we have more foodie friends that are always willing to try a new restaurant out.

And this time, James, Indira, and little Camden convinced us to stop by a third time, however, this time it was for dinner. Again, Eating House did not disappoint!

 Their menu varies every time, but these were pancakes with short ribs and some delicious dessert that I can't remember the name of!

This was the favorite of the night...It's called 'Dirt Cup' a mixture of nutella, whipped cream, pretzel, and oreo cookie crumbs! HEAVEN!!

Yeah...what can I say. You better come visit Miami and eat some grub at Eating House!

Hurry up! You'll thank me later!

Mi Peru: Triple Fs (Friends/Family/Fun)

Yeah...so my second post of my trip to Lima, Peru during Summer 2013 has got to be about the crazy, drunken, fun that may or may not have happened while I was there....

But I think this little monster could attest to the fun:

My childhood friend Silvia surely made every pit stop in Barranco an adventure at every corner.  From lounges to secret clubs...it was really an adventure!

But friends and family was always there to pick me up after a long day out!

My uncles and my cousins loved taking me out even if we were doing a barbecue in the country or visiting musical fountains in the city.

Even Jazz and his crooked tail came to bid me farewell!

Saying goodbye to my grandpa is always a tearjerker. But on the good side, I get to see him again this year!

Bike Bar Party!

After an incredible boat ride with friends along the Ft. Lauderdale Intracoastal, hubby and I were in awe when we saw this little group of people on a bike!

Apparently this is called a Cycle Party....You can actually get a group of  8 to 15 of your friends to come out with you while you take a tour of the different bars and pubs in the Ft. Lauderdale beach area on a bike! 

But don't worry, you are not driving the vehicle, you are only just pedaling while drunk! 

I think this is a hilarious concept as you will be burning your beer calories as you pedal from bar to bar! 

Meanwhile, I find myself yelling...wait...this is not in Miami yet? WTF?!

via New Times