Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Christmas Eve in wealthy Palm Beach, Florida. Last minute shopping for these two (his and hers) Ferrari owners at Tiffany’s Jewelry store. Much to Deborah’s dismay, David just looks on and makes no attempt to go inside!


Fort Lauderdale, Florida has 300 miles of waterways. Pleasure boat registration in Broward County alone is a staggering 43,000. This one and only mooring field lies alongside the busy Inter Coastal Waterway at the Las Olas Bascule Bridge. Water Music is front right.


Looking the other direction Water Music has a great view of all the bridge activity.


One of the most picturesque homes seen from Las Olas Blvd.


Much of Ft Lauderdale has been developed as an extensive canal complex.


Some of the boats are bigger than the houses.


Some houses are larger and grander still.


The redeveloped downtown lies astride the New River.


The area includes cultural venues, restaurants, and of course lots of boat docking.


Parks and promenades are landscaped into a very pleasant setting.


The 17th Street Bascule Bridge is the largest one in the area and just north of the inlet from the Atlantic Ocean. It opens for traffic every half hour. Note the lamp posts which reach a nearly horizontal position when the bridge is open.


Safety is all important. Walkers, and bikers have their own automatic barricades.


Nearly open. This double bridge really is an engineering masterpiece.


A fuel and provisioning dock just north of the bridge.


This 80 ft+ private yacht coming through the open bridge is not at all an unusual size here in Ft Lauderdale. Life is GOOD!