Detroit - September 25 - 30
I arrived in Detroit around Tuesday evening around 7:30 pm about an hour behind schedule. I was picked up by my Cousin Ernie who waited patiently at the airport for me. I stayed with Ernie and his wife Harnetha in a very quiet suburb called Southfield located outside of Detriot city. My 6 days in Detroit went by very quickly as I was constantly on the move visiting family and friends as well as seeing some sites around the city of Detroit. The hsitory of Detroit, (the motor city) is reflected in its buildings, landmarks, statues and architecture. Many of these can be found downtown Detroit along the Hart Plaza River front, with a clear view of the city of Windsor (Canada) across the Detroit river. Here are some photos of Ernie, Harnetha and me visiting some of the sites in the city and along the river front. In one of these photos, I am pointing accross the Detroit River to the city of Windsor (Canada).
I was eager to visit a library while in Detroit and was told that Southfield Public Library was one of the most modern and dynamic libraries in Michigan. Since the library was only about 5 minutes from where I was staying, I was eager to pay a visit. The library's infracture and building amenities amazed me. They consist of fireplaces on every level, Imaginarium Garden, Reader' Tree House, Storybook Castle with Book Throne and dragon, Space Station Room, History Room, Two Computer Training Labs, Quite Study Room, Small Group meeting Rooms in Every Level, Auditorium and Large Meeting Room with Advanced Audio-Visual Capabilities, Cafe, Satellite Dish, Drive-up Service Window and Friends Used Book Store among other features. Here are a few photos of the Southfield Public Library:
The highlight of my stay in Detroit was catching up with family and friends whom I haven't seen for many years. Below are some photos of my relatives getting together at Ernie's and Harnetha's place:
I was looking forward to attend the wedding of my cousin Rachel, but I was unable to because my flight to NY was scheduled to leave on the day of the wedding. However, there was a Wedding Rehersal Dinner planned for the day before the wedding and I was privileged to be invited. Here are some photos of the rehersal dinner:
My last stop before leaving to the airport for NY was at the hospital to visit my cousin Russell (Ernie's father) has been ill for sometime. He has been a very special person to me, and I will keep him in my prayers as I travel around the world.
4 comments:
Sounds like you've been mighty busy Cleve....must be great to catch up with your extended family after all this time. Have you seen your Mum yet? Impressed that you managed to fit in a library visit too, it has an
amazing range of facilities...who funds it? Life here continues on dabbling in 23 Things is fun & the learning curve continues! We've had
a few summery days which is nice & the days are lengthening, but apparently we'll be plunged back into winter on Friday with a forecast 15 deg. It is Melbourne after all!!
Hi Cleve,
Love reading your posts and seeing the photos - although you are going to need another holiday to recover if you keep going at this rate!
Loved the photos of the public library you visited. Wow! what a fantastic library - it must be hard getting the kids to leave at closing...
Take care and happy travels! Fiona
Wow what a library very inspiring. You look like you are having fun in all the photos.
Hello there
What a whirlwind of a journey you have been having, but I am enjoying every moment of it through your eyes... I must say it is truly a very wonderful privelege to be a part of such a worldwide brotherhood. I am taking notes for when it is my turn. Smile. Thanks ever so much for sharing.
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