Being Lazy

I just posted something on my other blog and am too lazy to figure out how to cross post it, so here is a link:

Remembering Old Miami

Check it out. We had fun there today!

Pinecrest Gardens (aka the Old Parrot Jungle)

Last weekend, we went to Pinecrest Gardens...

Years ago, it was a privately owned and run tourist attraction called the Parrot Jungle.

They sold out to the community of Pinecrest. I was really upset when it happened and afraid of what they would do with this beautiful piece of history.

But Pinecrest has kept it pretty much the same as it was, minus the parrots (which were moved to their new home on Watson island called The Jungle). The trees used to be tagged so you knew what you were looking at, but he tags are all gone now :(

They added this really nice splash park for the kids. It used to be free, but now they are charging $3. Not bad since it's for all day.

Aidan really had fun and made lots of new friends.


Anybody have any idea what that fruit is???

It truly is like a jungle there. Very lush and tropical.

Not too many animals roaming around anymore. Just this Ibis...

and alot if iguanas.

They also have a petting zoo with goats and a couple pot-bellied pigs. I get mad watching the kids in there, though...they can be so rough and mean and no one says anything to them. Aidan didn't go in this time, but he's been before and was happy to pet them from the fence.

Isn't it amazing? Look at how the roots have formed an archway.

I am happy to say this is still a nice place to visit. Very peaceful and relaxing. The old, original buildings still exist. It doesn't not look of feel like a neighborhood park at all. And it's free!

Check out my other blog for more on the Parrot Jungle and other things in Miami's past...
"Remembering Old Miami"