Coconut Grove is a popular nightspot in Miami, especially on a Saturday night.  This is going to be a great evening I thought as I was driving home from work.  I knew I would be driving, the Diet Coke plan would be best tonight.  Finally, tonight was my first night out with friends after a nasty divorce.  I needed to get out and socialize again, right?  The Baja Beach Club in Coconut Grove sounds like just what I need.

I was invited to a friends going away party right after work so I was going to arrive late to the club.  I arrived a little after midnight.  I drove around the block several times looking for an empty parking space.  Finally, I decided to park one block behind the main building, the one housing all of the restaurants, shops, and clubs.  One block is a short walk I thought, considering myself fortunate for finding such a good spot.  Continue reading →