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Oh we had so much fun yesterday. Went up to Gulfstream Park - have you heard of it? Built in the 30's, the original building is beautiful and very old Miami, with a courtyard where they still parade the beautiful thoroughbreds prior to race time. I was one of those horse crazy girls as a kid so it was a dream come true being so close to these beauties. Also two casinos and bars and restaurants all over the property.

Took a day off and went with BFFs Florence and Laurie on the casino bus from the Civic Club in Key Largo. We spent about 5 minutes in the casino, then downstairs for a bloody mary and to watch these gorgeous animals parade through with their grooms and then with their jockeys.

Then out to the track. We bet on #7 because he had the only female jockey. Didn't know what the heck we were doing so bet on her to win. She came in 3rd - yay! but we didn't know to bet on her to place. Whatever. It was fun cheering her on in this beautiful setting.

the racetrack, Miami highrises in the background

So we watched one race and well, we were hungry (short attention span) so off to Cantino Laredo for Mexican food and it was fabulous. Here is our waiter, Miguel, poor guy. First we all ordered what sounded like especialadades of the house margaritas and when three out of four of us didn't like them, sent them back for the more basic margaritas and he was so gracious and didn't charge us a dime, smiled the whole time. Was probably thinking holy crap get these old broads out of here . . .  haha

And the best part for yours truly? Having a nap on the way home while someone else did the driving. Heaven.