Selected from various alternatives provided by, and after discussion with, Jonathan. I mention South Beach as a starting point because I expect to lodge in that area. I do not, however, plan to rent a car, so I will be either ridesharing or riding along with fellow attendees and contributing for fuel expenses.
Your next step, if interested, is to indicate in comments that you expect to attend, and provide an e-mail address in, shall we say, non-scrapable format, like “jane/john dot doe at provider dot com.”
Friday 21 April, afternoon/evening
would prefer to start by 3 PM EDT if attendees can be available
45-minute drive from South Beach to Matheson Hammock Park
- walking trail through unspoiled South Florida hardwood hammock
- scenic beach and lagoon with nice view of downtown Miami
- NOMA Beach at Redfish Grill restaurant; may want to make reservation
Saturday 22 April, day
depart around 0800 EDT; 1h15m drive to Homestead Entrance (Ernest F Coe Visitor Center), Everglades NP
- park entrance fee $30 per vehicle
- from 0930-1300 EDT, “Everglades Experience: Guided Tour of Royal Palm, Nike Missile Site, and Pa-hay-okee,” additional $60
- this will require some follow-up communication amongst ourselves to ensure that we all register properly
late lunch at Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant, Florida City (red oval on map), 1330 EDT
return to South Beach et al ~1530 EDT; possible siesta
Saturday 22 April, late afternoon/evening
half-hour drive to Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street in Little Havana neighborhood)
- coffee shop window shopping tour
- dinner at Mi Ranchito Salvadoreño, 1947 W Flagler, ~0.6 mi N
As it turns out, I’m arriving Friday afternoon around 4, so our Friday start time may be adjusted. Staying in 1500 block of Collins in South Beach.