The first couple of days in Miami have been ideal preparation for the World Cup, if what we hear about Manaus is true.
It's always warm and humid here, it's rained a bit each day and has been pretty windy. But what is also great about Miami is how 'European' it feels and there's a sense of excitement that England are in town.
I've been to Miami a couple of times in the past and recognise it's love of football from its diverse community, so it's no surprise there are plans afoot for an MLS team here.
Spending these few days here reminds me of the World Cup England missed in 1994, which was probably one of my favourite as it came in the summer after I left school and allowed me to watch virtually every kick.
From the hospitality on offer in Miami, and the welcome reception we have received everywhere we've been, I reckon USA '94 would have be a great one to be involved with.
Back in 2001 when I first came to Miami to see my friend who worked with the USL - the league below MLS - we paid a visit to what was called the Joe Robbie Stadium to see the Miami Dolphins defeat Indianapolis Colts.
And as a follower of the Dolphins during the NFL season, it was a privilege to go back on Tuesday to what is now called Sun Life Stadium and get a real close look at the impressive venue.
The pitch was immaculate; flat and firm, and the sun even decided to pop out from the clouds to make the part-open training session a real spectacle. The guests watching all cheered when Rickie Lambert powered home a header in one of Roy Hodgson's practices. I hope he continues that form this summer and in his debut season at Anfield.
It was also interesting again to see Roy coaching. As a candidate on the UEFA B course, I am always keen to see as many people doing their stuff on the training pitch, and his simple attacking practice allowed the players to just play - only a few times did he feel the need to step in a coach and would get his messages across during rest periods.
It's quite easy as a coach to think you need to intervene all the time, but it's not necessary - unless, of course, there are faults to actually coach.
After training Roy and the captain for Wednesday's game against Ecuador - Frank Lampard - spoke to the press. Frank was asked about his departure from Chelsea and is clearly going to miss the club he's played for since 2001.
Lampard is very impressive with the press and has a great way about him. I've always had a lot of respect for him since I heard his speech when he won the 2005 Football Writers Association Player of the Year. A great professional.
Back at the hotel, I'd lined up an interview for FATV with our two standby players John Stones and Jon Flanagan, and Luke Shaw wanted to come along and watch us outside over-looking Biscayne Bay. Needless to say, he did try to put his team-mates off a couple of times.
It appears, though, that the hotel is on a flight path so every two or three minutes had to stop as the sound was drowned out by plane engines. But the two 'John/Jons' were great and have really enjoyed the experience of being around the camp. I am in no doubt that they'll be back here, even though they'll head home on Saturday when we travel to Rio.
While I was in the office later in the afternoon to write up my piece with Stones and Flanagan, another Liverpool/Everton connection, Daniel Sturridge and Leighton Baines, came into to sit with Stuart (Senior Communications Manager), Mark (Head of Media Relations) and Jo (Head of Media Operations) and I for an hour or so.
We discussed Phil Jagielka's recent foray into Twitter, and while Leighton isn't a tweeter, Daniel is trying to grow his following so I gave him some tips and ideas that we've used for @England and @FA.
The Liverpool man is clearly relishing this opportunity at the World Cup and is embracing every moment - so much so that he is filming his own tournament video diary and he interviewed each of us in the office.
He is another who is really great fun to have around, a real charmer, and whenever he speaks to the press - as he did in Portugal - he is always polite and full of energy.
I'll try and get him to do an installment of his video diary for us, maybe when we get to Brazil, and you'll see what I mean about his personality.
Now though, it's game-time and we are about to head back to Sun Life Stadium for the game against Ecuador the first of two in Miami this week. Hopefully the rain stays away as it doesn't have a roof!
FA Editor Jamie Bradbury is with the England team for the World Cup and will be bringing us regular updates here and via Twitter @England and @jamiebradbury
