I had friends from France visiting this week. I gave them a whirlwind tour of Detroit: put them up at Inn at Ferry Street, took them to the DIA, Riverwalk, Guardian Building [[where Concierge Chris gave us an amazing tour), Heidelberg, MCS, Brother Nature Farm, then topped off by an evening at Bert's at Eastern Market. They loved it. Loved it. They were amazed at how nice everyone was, how lush and green Detroit is. They struggled to understand the obvious poverty and squalor, but I think they really got the spirit of change that is in the city.

So thanks to all the lovely people we encountered along the way. my friends appreciated the casual friendliness they found. I wasn't surprised, but proud.