Hollywood Beach

North end was beautiful and mostly vacant

As much as I enjoy being out close to nature, relative quiet, seeing the moon and stars clearly at night, and wildlife sightings, I can also appreciate going in to the city, with its different sights and sounds.

I spent the last four nights at a nice county park in Hollywood, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Yesterday I took a bus to a park at the beach and took a long walk down the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk (yes, this spelling is correct).

This wide pedestrian and non-motorized vehicle path alongside the beach is lined with parks, bungalows, apartments, hotels, beach shops and eating/drinking establishments. Its only flaw is that it's not dog friendly. It made for great exercise and people-watching, with liquid rewards on the return trip. A great way to spend a sunny afternoon!

Margarita Time!