It's nice to occasionally stop to observe how the other side lives.
That's exactly what I did when I got a good deal from Grupon on a Ft. Lauderdale tour on the scenic waterway, dubbed the "Venice of America."
Fort Lauderdale is reputed to be the yatching capital of the world, based on the number of super-yachts registered there.
I love the water and this city has lots, for the Intercoastal Waterway (man made) is a 3,000 mile navigation channel running parallel to the Atlantic Ocean.
It can take you inland from Massachusetts through Florida to Brownsville at the Mexican border.
It's on the banks of this waterway in Florida that some of the world's super rich build a few of their holiday homes, parking their super-yachts out front.
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| I love the sculptors outside this mansion. |
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| This was once owned by the fake tv psychic who called herself "Miss Cleo. " She went to jail for tax evasion and government seized and sold her home. |
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Houses here normally range from $30 million up. A residential, empty, open lot in the area just sold from $53 million!
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A sand bank where people can park their boats and swim in shallow water.
This 375 foot super-yacht which has a helicopter pad, cost a $325 million. It's owned by a Japanese billionaire but has only 18 cabins and a crew of 36!
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It carries a large fishing boat in the center back!
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The front view.
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The Waterway is so busy that the Ft. Lauderdale bridge
opens up every half hour to let boats go through.
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| Our little tour boat |
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| Colorful pedestrian bridge |
I love being out on the water, so always enjoy the Intercoastal treks. However my big annual event is going home to catch me some big fish.🎣
Can barely wait till next month.
2 comments:
I've been on the Water Taxi twice in recent months. You can even get restaurant discount with your ride purchases.
That's good to know. Have used the water taxi in the past but never knew that.
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