Originally the kids had wanted to take pete to the Henry Ford Museum, which we had done the last time we were in Ann Arbor (A2). However, that would have meant getting up and out of Chicago very early so we'd have time to get there Tuesday afternoon. Long story short, we decided to scrap it. That was a good choice, as we had a kind of lazy morning in Chicago and then got on the road.
We got in a little before my friend could meet up, so we went to the arboretum for just a bit.
A pretty woodsy spot right in town.
We then head right to downtown A2 and met up with the friend we were staying with. Last time we were in town we didn't really explore downtown, so we puttered around a bit before getting dinner (and dessert!) at Zingermans.
I feel welcome, thank you.
"On this site in 1897 nothing happened." Oh Ann Arbor, <3
YUM.
Last time I was here I didn't even know about the A2 fairy doors, so this time we looked for some. So cute!
"Why can't I fit in here?"
We went home after dinner and just had a good time catching up with a good friend.
We brought this hat from Boston. The outcome did not disappoint.
Under fantastic crazy hair tutelage.
The next morning we were treated to homemade zucchini muffins and lattes (!!) before we set out for the day. Everyone had mentioned how great the Detroit Institute of Art was, and being only 40 minutes away, I thought it a shame to miss seeing a tiny bit of the city.
It was a small museum, relatively speaking, but the modern art collection (my favorite) was top notch.
Just like the chapel we have at home.
Diego Rivera mural.
Replicas of camel leg bones.
His good ear.
Mic. Drop.
There was an excellent special exhibition of photographs of Detroit's hip hop scene.
After a couple of hours in the museum (which was enough time to see most of it) we went across the street to meet up with a different friend for lunch. The plan was to go to a deli that served corned beef on latkes. However, when we got there it turned out that it has turned into an Asian fusion restaurant. Bummer. Nevertheless, the food itself was good and it was nice to meet a Mawrter who I have known for a long time but never met in person.
That was it for Detroit! The day was beautiful, so we decided to go kayaking on the Huron River, which runs right through A2. Jax and I had a great time, and lea and pete, who were a little more tired, did fine as well.
I didn't get any pictures while actually kayaking, because I was worried my phone would end up in the water, but this is basically the view. It was a really nice way to spend an afternoon.
Huron River.
Back to our hosts' where we hung out a bit before another Mawrter friend came to join for dinner. It was low key and fun and just wonderful to catch up. The kids had a good time playing together too.
Thank you for having us!
Cool kid.
The battery was dead. Thank goodness jax was willing to push them around the yard.
BMC, A2 version.
This clown...
Can't forget Frodo!
And that was our time! We got up and out to come to Toronto Thursday morning. It was a fast visit, but a great one. The only downside is that some of our A2 friends were away so we didn't get to catch up. Looks like they'll have to make their way to Boston...
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