Hitsville USA

Detroit. Home of Motown.  Barry Gordy opened a recording studio in his house and made american music history.  He started the business with 800.00-a loan from his family, which he had to pay back with 6% interest. Perhaps this is the business model we should practice in this country...

After a bit of soul, we headed to Third Man records, where Jack White presses his records for his label.  Different vibe in a good way.  He spends time between Detroit and Nashville and it brought back one of the first concerts I went to with Andrew duting White Stripes era..

Time for eats...popped into the Traffic Jam and Snug restaurant-just because of the name.  They brew beer, bake bread, and make cheese.  What else does one need?

We ventured down to the river walk along the Detroit river-with a view of Canada, which is really a short swim away if you wanted to venture there.  Detroit has cleaned its act up. No need to carry weapons (although you can with a license).  Years ago, it wouldn't be a city you would wander around in.  The walk along the river was busy with families from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Our day ended in Pontiac, where Krista and Nick's good friend Laurie graciously offered us a bed and lots of dog love.    Up early today and landed in St. Ignace MI in the UP, also known as 'youp"

mileage:265