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February 2, 2007

Those of you who have been following our travels know that we have reached Miami; and we thank you for checking in with us from time to time.

It wasn't until we dinghied ashore that we realized (remembered) that this was a special week-end in Miami.



It was SuperBowl Weekend in Miami. For those not familiar with the Superbowl, it is the champioship game of American Football.

We had dinner at the News Cafe...

...a great place to people watch.
We toasted the great careers that we had retired from. They were long, solid, careers that permitted us to do what we are doing now.



Seated at the table next to us was a gentleman eating alone. I started a conversation with him and after a long chat we found out he was in Miami to broadcast the game to Europe. His name is Shawn Gayle. He was one of the team captains of the 1985 Chicago Bears that won the Superbowl in that year. He proudly wore the magnificent Superbowl Championship ring. He had a career to be proud of, too.

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Dave Wixx03-Feb-2007 13:49
A lovely set of pictures, keep on enjoying the travels.
laine8203-Feb-2007 09:55
All that blue sky & sunshine...you could be where I am :>) Nice to see your having a good time.
Robin Reid03-Feb-2007 05:03
What fun. Can you watch the game from your boat?

What wes your wife's career?
Guest 03-Feb-2007 02:45
Hey, you're supposed to be at sea! Love it!
Doug Kessler02-Feb-2007 23:08
Enjoy the weather and keep us posted!
Cindi Smith02-Feb-2007 22:31
Very cool! Love that you met a Superbowl champ! So, you got your land legs back? Looks like a ton of fun!
Coleen Perilloux Landry02-Feb-2007 22:03
Ahhhhhhhh, we almost made it to the Super Bowl. Looks nice and warm where you are.
Coleen in New Orleans
Sheila02-Feb-2007 21:37
Sounds like you had a lovely time ashore.
Guest 02-Feb-2007 21:18
A great picture story!! Have fun.
Gary Winters02-Feb-2007 21:14
Great backstory!
Guest 02-Feb-2007 21:04
wonderful!
Carole Stevens02-Feb-2007 21:01
So glad your having a great time, its fun following your journal, keep more piks coming!
JW02-Feb-2007 20:31
Superb journal - looks like you're having a great time
Faye White02-Feb-2007 20:19
ahhhhhhh - the good life!!! enjoy!!
J. Scott Coile02-Feb-2007 19:45
What a nice suprise! Ahhhhhhhhh Miami ;) I'd love to be eating and people watching in South Beach.
Jen Bixler02-Feb-2007 19:24
OMG! I am so jealous! What a great story.
Guest 02-Feb-2007 19:19
you have a great trip, enjoy.
Guest 02-Feb-2007 18:50
Sounds like you had a wonderful day! I thought about you two when I read about the terrible storms Florida experienced last night and hoped you were safe. How fun to have met and chatted with Shawn Gayle!