Miami Café

This little restaurant is across the street from us, right on the water. We make a visit every day. This particular spot was hit hard by the tsunami of 2005, when the 22-day-old child of the owners was swept out to sea, borne on a mattress — and then swept right back in to be deposited safely at the restaurant. She is hailed as "Miracle Baby" and is a minor tourist attraction. We're told by our British friend here that the girl is spoiled beyond repair, but we've witnessed her to be absolutely charming and cheerful—always scampering around the restaurant with a wide smile. I'll try to get a picture of her next time we're down there.