I was right. Last night, we were both craving more Cuban food... so at around 11pm, we hopped back over to Little Havana for some late night chow at this restaurant called Versailles. I'm not sure if it's related to the one in LA, but it's a little more "upscale" than Exquisito. Let's just say you probably wouldn't find Tony Montana eating here, but it might be a joint he'd come into and shoot up. Anyhoo, I'd gladly take a bullet for their Oxtail Stew cuz it's to die for... or at least be maimed for. 
Speaking of getting gunned down... today, we're here at Miami's South Beach standing in front of Gianni Versace's mansion, where on these very steps, he was brutally shot and killed. Kinda morbid, I know. But like any good Asian tourist, I'm gonna bust out a peace sign and snap a picture in front of it. Smile! Hey, I think I see Donatella! Oh wait, that's a dude. 
And speaking of dudes (and as evidenced by the wifey's rubbernecking), there's like a ton of tanned, buff dudes just walking around all over the place showing off all their junk and crap. The worst was this Fabio-looking guy in his speedo rinsing off in the beach shower... like straight outta a Sex & The City movie. Friggin making me all self-conscious of my pale chicken legs, shooot. Damn hoochie. 
Anyhoo, besides the pretty people, South Beach (or SoBe as none of the locals call it), is full of pretty buildings as well. Walking along Ocean Drive, we can't help but notice the crazy, ice cream-colored, 1930's Art Deco buildings that line the street. Stylized with tropical motifs, nautical features, neon, and chrome, these structures look more like cruise liners and UFO's than hotels and condos. 
It's hard to imagine that they were originally all white and were only painted these crazy colors in the 80's. Even the lifeguard huts on the beach look cool... like they were built by someone hopped up on speed. I guess they don't call it the Deco District for nothing. It's beautiful, unique, and quirky all at the same time... kinda like the wifey. Maybe that's why I like it so much.Random Stuff:
There's lots of prep for the Superbowl, and a bunch of different outlets are setting up their stalls for the big parties. They're like animals jockeying for space. 
ESPN seems to have dominated most of the beach with a bunch of booths where they are already broadcasting live from. Tide also seems like a big sponsor with big boxes everywhere. The wifey spotted some samples they're probably going to be passing out, and decided to pilfer some. Hey, we need to do laundry.
There are no Asians here. It's weird. We've seen almost no other fellow yellows. Why is that? Do we not like the heat? The tanned bodies? The Superbowl? Who knows. I'm scared. - Lunch at Jerry's Famous Deli for Corned Beef Sandwich and Chocolate Pancakes. Yummy.
Lifeguard Huts
Bikinis Just Like in Rio, but Bigger
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