Trip Report Part 4:
Casa Vizcaya:
The place was beautiful as always, there was a slight difference on vegetation since the first time we came a few years ago. It was obvious that it was hurricane damage. (some trees split, etc..)
Nothing serious.
The prices to enter were a bit more expensive.. they were 15 USD before if I remember correctly, and they were now 22 for an adult and there were some discounts to students AND elderly.
Now, unlike other times.. this time the house was pretty full.
A lot of visitors from all countries, particularly asian.
A lot of people who seemed canadian and from europe as well. ( I guess escaping the cold?)
The house was impressive this time. All the bottom areas were open with no sign of degradation. Clearly they did an impressive job during renovations (a lot of areas were closed on the first time we were there).
I love these sculptures a lot.
hilariously these arches are for the "catering" and restrooms area
We entered the house. Interestingly, this time they allowed me to take photos with no issue.. as long I did not used flash. A stark contrast where they forbid me from taking ANY photos of the inside part last time. So I was delighted.
Everything was very well kept this time!, fresh flowers, etc..
Then we noticed the reason why. They were setting up an event... And there were a lot of young girls getting photos from pro photographers. So it felt like it was a multi quinceañera event. (the latin american equivalent of sweet 16ths)
The "old ship" of stone used to ward the house of waves looked pretty battered. Clearly took a beating during the past hurricanes. Some pieces were missing ther and here.. but for the most part, it was still standing..
The brunt of the damage was on the left side of the above picture. Where one of the piers still looked destroyed. The mangle garden on the right side, was slowly growing back again (was decimated by the hurricane season).
We took our time to check everything. The only annoyance was.. so many people! it was hard to take photos..
since every cranny of the house was filled with people.
(continued to in Part 5.. probably tomorrow after my birthday stuff)
And butter pecan in a pinch.
This Northern gal can't take much more of your "blizzard" .... 
