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Ann Arbor

6/5/2017

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I've been quite busy during my first two weeks in Ann Arbor, though I have another six weeks to explore the area. I would love to say that I landed here because it's the #1 best city to live in in the U.S. of A, but the truth is that I'm here because it has the top dental school in the country. Yes, I'm here to hopefully alleviate a dental issue that began in Idaho nearly two years ago. 

However, I'm not simply hanging around awaiting dental appointments, as Ann Arbor has much to offer. It's also the best time of the year to be here as spring has arrived, and 99% of the student population has left. I've rented a small, fully-equipped room via Airbnb that's walking distance to the U of MI, and biking distance to the Border-to-Border (B2B) Trail. Just perfect, and I adore my host, who in her 8th decade still frequently travels, writes, and enjoys sharing conversation with a glass of wine.

While I've been getting my bearings on foot and two wheels, I've discovered that Ann Arbor is a small town with a lot of personality, and lovely waterfront parks along the Huron River. The B2B Trail currently follows nearly 24 miles of paved, shared-use paths that link open spaces of the Huron River Greenway, and the goal is 70 miles within five years. So, I've been enjoying cycling from park-to-park, and discovering a few other small towns along the way. 

The University is certainly the hub of Ann Arbor, so it's also where I began my quest to know more. Unfortunately, some of the old was demolished to make way for the new, but I located more than a dozen historic buildings, and have highlighted a few in photos. More to come on those that are now museums that I'll visit on a rainy day (as I haven't had one yet).

There's so much to do here as I've already joined a writing group, a Saturday bike group, and scoped out the downtown library for books, films and music before SummerFest begins this week
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Claudette
6/5/2017 07:31:52 pm

What a beautiful place to visit. Glad you're going to be there a while. One of my friends from JMA lives there. Wish I had taken her up on an offer to visit.
We've had nothing but rain so enjoy the sunshine. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of what the area has to offer.
Good luck with the Dental work.

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Judy
6/6/2017 02:38:18 pm

Claudette,
Thanks! I should have reality check on the dental scenario this Friday. This is a nice area though I'm feeling constrained in a room in one place for two months. May have to side trip to Lake Michigan and put up my tent by July! J.

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Claudette
7/2/2017 08:21:00 pm

That sounds like a plan. Good luck with the Dental work.

Karen
6/6/2017 03:00:48 pm

Great hearing from you and Ann Arbor looks beautiful! Just think what a healthy smile you'll have when you are finally on to new adventures! K.

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Judy
6/8/2017 09:52:07 am

HA! Unfortunately, my small fortune is being spent correcting an invisible yet serious issue vs. the cosmetic work I do need. I'll be gumming oatmeal by 75, but still able to drink a martini! J.

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Karen
6/8/2017 02:12:00 pm

Hey, oatmeal is good for you, as are martinis!

Donna
6/12/2017 06:56:11 pm

Always amazed at your ability to locate & join the local groups of shared interests! Love the arboretum peony show~ mine haven't bloomed yet~ anxiously awaiting their show! Hope your dental work goes well~ keep smiling 😃

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Judy
6/14/2017 11:04:01 am

Miss Donna,
Thanks for visiting! Yes, I've pretty much figured out "how to approach short-term living in a place" at this point since my short-list of what interests me is pretty defined! "Testing out" living in one place but already missing the ocean! Dental work is a scare! Sent you an email weeks back -- await your reply! J.

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Donna
6/22/2017 09:58:49 pm

I take it you didn't receive my 5/5 email - I resent it

Judy
6/23/2017 09:09:05 am

I'm now confused about which Donna this is! Have three in communication at the moment! Don't have a 5/5 email though, so do resend! Thanks, Judy

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