attention US peeps!

[deird1]

So... a few weeks ago, the husband came home and told me about a new work opportunity.

My initial reaction was to curl up in a ball and cry. But then again, my initial reaction to anything new is to curl up in a ball and cry. Heck, you could offer me sunshine and puppies, and I would still freak out, shriek "No! Change!" and run away.

My second reaction was a bit more positive.


And, three weeks later, we've finally got the details a bit more sorted.

So...

*takes deep breath*

From April 2014 to April 2015, we're going to be living in Michigan.

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[deird1]

Hoping to live in Ann Arbor (the husband will be working in Detroit).

I'm hoping to have time to travel the whole country. It'll be about my only real opportunity to ever see America, so I'm going to make the most of it.

I don't know very much about Michigan, or what is/isn't worth seeing. Any suggestions?

[petzipellepingo]

I don't know very much about Michigan, or what is/isn't worth seeing. Any suggestions?

Ahem ...

[deird1]

Oooh...

[lliira]

Mackinac Island and the Mission Point area. That's two separate trips, but very worth it. The environs of Mission Point are the most beautiful place in the world, imo.

Also, everyone's talking about how cold it is, but it's not like Antarctica or something, and summers tend to be hot and humid. I don't know what the weather's like where you live in Australia, but in Michigan, the weather often changes drastically from one hour to the next. When I left Michigan, I thought it was weird how little people talked about the weather and only checked it once a day. Layers are your friend in all seasons -- it can get warm in February and cool in July.

[deird1]

Melbourne is much the same – known for its changable weather. I'm kind of expecting similar seasons, just... moved down a few degrees.


Thanks for suggestions! *googles enthusiastically*

[lliira]

Oh and also! The Detroit Institute of Art is phenomenal. Their Dutch and 19th century American collections are particularly good.

Jumping across the border, as brin_bellway suggests, is also a good idea. Lake Superior Provincial Park is gorgeous.

[brin_bellway]

I'm hoping to have time to travel the whole country.

Why stop there? The US/Canada border is pretty open, and compared to cross-country trips, not that far away. (*ahem*)

(How do you feel about quinces? Because I'm not 100% convinced they really exist, and after a year on this continent you might start feeling the same.)

[deird1]

Canada is definitely on my list, yeah.

(Quinces? Never seen them, ever. Quite happy to join you in the not being convinced.)