Hey Paul, so where are the pics of the orchid house... I've been there several times over the years and that was THE PLACE to visit, even though I love the succulent house almost as much. Back then the orchid house was teaming with unbelievable chids in bloom and with the waterfall as the center piece, well just a neat place to hang out. But with money tight and the city having its share of hard times things have gone downhill. I know the MOS tries to do volunteer work on Saturdays but even that isn't enough!

Just for those of you who don't live in the Detroit area, Belle Isle is just that, a Beautiful Island in the Detroit River. It is a summer BBQ hang-out. There used to be a reasonable aquarium; closed no money. There was also a small zoo for kids with real animals and a petting farm of the usual domesticated farm animals; not sure if that is still there. The island is/was home of the very exclusive Detroit Yacht Club.