Boom. My first own rental apt in the US. Sunrise Villa next to the Galleria Mall.

Boom. My first own rental apt in the US. Sunrise Villa next to the Galleria Mall.

The bridge over to Ft Lauderdale beach and the pretty strip. Also my daily commuting road to work - all the way down to SE 17th st. Far from the miserable traffic jam on I95.

The bridge over to Ft Lauderdale beach and the pretty strip. Also my daily commuting road to work - all the way down to SE 17th st. Far from the miserable traffic jam on I95.

Driving to work in a miserable (manual!) Kia rental car from 'Able'. But who cares when it's 85 degrees, windows down and the radio is playing hits from Magic radio station, 70's and 80s hits only.

Driving to work in a miserable (manual!) Kia rental car from 'Able'. But who cares when it's 85 degrees, windows down and the radio is playing hits from Magic radio station, 70's and 80s hits only.

There are multiple bridges in Ft Lauderdale.

There are multiple bridges in Ft Lauderdale.

Corporate attempt in the new bathroom. But mostly an excuse to experiment with the controversial tiepin. Let's be polite and call the apt standard more authentic than brand new. 

Corporate attempt in the new bathroom. But mostly an excuse to experiment with the controversial tiepin. Let's be polite and call the apt standard more authentic than brand new. 

Some scenes from yesterday's Office Party Hop, where most companies in the building opened up the doors for the traditional annual Halloween party. The folks in the MHG group kept a steady SpeakEasy theme...

Some scenes from yesterday's Office Party Hop, where most companies in the building opened up the doors for the traditional annual Halloween party. The folks in the MHG group kept a steady SpeakEasy theme...

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An innocent mimosa joining the mandatory breakfast coffee.

An innocent mimosa joining the mandatory breakfast coffee.

Yes, south Florida is different than my initial image of the U.S. based on continuous romantic trips to New York City. It's more waffles and BMI here and less art gallerys and well-trimmed hipsters playing in mediocre coverbands...

Yes, south Florida is different than my initial image of the U.S. based on continuous romantic trips to New York City. It's more waffles and BMI here and less art gallerys and well-trimmed hipsters playing in mediocre coverbands...

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This certaintly doesn't look nice. And no, it wasn't. I'll try The Original Pancake House next weekend. 

This certaintly doesn't look nice. And no, it wasn't. I'll try The Original Pancake House next weekend. 

Coleslaw and pickles. Awesomeness.

Coleslaw and pickles. Awesomeness.

Some scenes from my current Airbnb place at Southwest 13th street in South Ft Lauderdale.

Some scenes from my current Airbnb place at Southwest 13th street in South Ft Lauderdale.

Host Alys' house.

Host Alys' house.

SW 13th St, early morning.

SW 13th St, early morning.

The 'patio'.

The 'patio'.

It's hard to not like this place.

It's hard to not like this place.

Walking barefoot on the cold floor is the best after having struggles with the Floridian sun.

Walking barefoot on the cold floor is the best after having struggles with the Floridian sun.

Yep, that's my room. 

Yep, that's my room. 

30 degrees - everyday. Smoothies have never tasted better.

30 degrees - everyday. Smoothies have never tasted better.

Boring day fixing practical stuff for work today, posting some pics from the trip Albin and I made to Miami last Saturday. Stops in Key Biscayne as well as Little Havanna.

Boring day fixing practical stuff for work today, posting some pics from the trip Albin and I made to Miami last Saturday. Stops in Key Biscayne as well as Little Havanna.

"Versailles", restaurant and combined bakery. The verdict; fun to try, no urgent need to return. But the mojitos were truly good.

"Versailles", restaurant and combined bakery. The verdict; fun to try, no urgent need to return. But the mojitos were truly good.

Typical Cuban sandwiches and fried sweet plantain. Quick late lunch at one of the more hyped places in spread out Little Havanna. Carb-intense!

Typical Cuban sandwiches and fried sweet plantain. Quick late lunch at one of the more hyped places in spread out Little Havanna. Carb-intense!

Mojito. What else?

Mojito. What else?

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10-15 minutes from downtown Miami. Key Biscayne is a green and calm oasis.

10-15 minutes from downtown Miami. Key Biscayne is a green and calm oasis.

Great car spotting along Fort Lauderdale Beach just north of classic spot, Elbo Room. More pictures will come from here...!

Great car spotting along Fort Lauderdale Beach just north of classic spot, Elbo Room. More pictures will come from here...!

Burger and ribs at 'American Social Club' along Las Olas Blvd, the most vibrant street in Ft Lauderdale.

Burger and ribs at 'American Social Club' along Las Olas Blvd, the most vibrant street in Ft Lauderdale.

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