2/8/2019 – Miami – Wynwood, Rubell Museum, Stonewall Museum Ft. Lauderdale, State Park, David Murphy

Friday 2/8/2019

Drove to Wynwood section of Miami. Breakfast at local eatery.

 

3008 NW 2nd Ave Miami

Walked around a bit then went to Rubell Family Collection.

Quick return to Wynwood Walls street art murals. Not very interesting. These murals and much of the street art  are a bit worn out stylistically.

Drove to Ft. Lauderdale.

Went to Winston neighborhood to see exhibit at Stonewall Museum of Meg Birnbaum’s

Stopped for a brief pause at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park on the beach. Walked to beach, looked enough to satisfy Karen that she had been to the ocean.

Split a beer. Arrived at David Murphy’s condo by 5:30 at 411 N. New River drive 31st floor. Great views. Apartment looks settled into now. Amazing marble floor com-pelted. Chatted with David about various. Went to dinner at Sky Thai restaurant on East Los Olas Blvd around the corner. Very good food and service. heard more of the story of David’s life – how he got started in the farming business in NYC, then Boston. Mentioned that his building in Somerville receives offers to purchase of $5 million. he is still holding