We spent the day at some very historic places.
First, Belle Isle (history) and it's beautiful aquarium.
It is one of the oldest aquariums in the United States, built in 1904.
The details and structure are just too cool.
Some details of the entrance.
I love the carved in seaweed on the columns.
The detail on the middle plaque says:
'Speramus meliora, resurget cineribus'
It is Detroit's motto, and means
"We hope for better things, it will rise from the ashes"
Seems very appropriate for recent issues facing the city.
The inside is a big cross-dome, all with the green glass tile, with the fish tanks framed like pieces of art.
Sophie loved seeing the fish
And right next store is the conservatory
Just amazingly beautiful gem in the heart of the city
Sophia was walking through here singing the flower song from 'Alice in Wonderland'- too cute.
Our church has had a picnic on Belle Isle every year since 1910- over 100 years!?
They had us reenact some of the original games they played back then- and Rick participated in the historic 'softball throw'
I got to do the ladies 'shoe kick' (just what it sounds like)
All very historical, I'm sure.
After our morning on Belle Isle, we swung over to Greenfield Village for more history.
Mostly Sophia LOVES the carousel, and I like the frozen custard.
It's a win-win.
We walked through the pretty English gardens, and I got this little gem of a picture...
...quickly followed by this.
Got to love that little girl.
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