Recap: [Hybrid] United States, May 31, Maps Master - Connect, VideoWalk and Taste Detroit

[TusharSuradkar]

The meetup in Detroit was scheduled within 2 hours of my flight arrival in Detroit.

Since the time of 4 pm EDT was 1:30 am IST, it was inconvenient to many in India.

@Erna_LaBeau and @keithlabeau showed immense patience at the airport to pick me up and drive to downtown Detroit

A few enthusiastic local guides from India joined online
Thanks a ton @Rkmahajan @Ssiddharth2000 and @ShreyaMusings

We decided to do a part-2 of the meetup on Friday, 5 June 2026, at 9 am Detroit time, which was a convenient 7 pm IST

Erna and I drove to the Millikan Park Lighthouse while Keith joined us from the hospital where he was admitted.

We did an accessibility check at the entrance, the walkway, and also noted the bike parking facilities.

The restrooms and the sustainability features near the lighthouse were remarkable.

We discovered a water bottle filler that saved the environment from plastic bottles

The lighthouse itself was very photogenic.
Even though the park is small, it’s full of character, from the boats and fishing areas to the well-kept pathways and greenery.

The parking right across the street was paid, however, though convenient for visitors.

Thanks to everyone who joined online
@TravellerG @SharmaK @AjitThite @KashifMisidia bhai @Gurukrishnapriya @Rahul001 @framesbysumedh @Rkmahajan @Kumaarsantosh

Some of the goodies shared at the meetup:

I made these fridge magnets specially for the videowalk

Here are some goodies from the various mega meetups from Dublin and New York, shared by Erna:

A huge thanks to @JanVanHaver @AdrianLunsong @LuigiZ @Katarina_Cibikova for sharing those

Videos on Google Maps

As part of the videowalk, I added these videos for the lighthouse to Google Maps, to give a good idea of the lighthouse and its surroundings to visitors.

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[keithlabeau]

It was great seeing you again sorry we didn’t get to spend more time together but there’s always next year be well

[KashifMisidia]

Meeting @Erna_LaBeau and @keithlabeau will truly be a wonderful experience, @TusharSuradkar Bhai, and this is actually the second time for you!

​Seeing you all together brings genuine joy to my heart; in fact, I’m feeling a bit jealous that I’m not there with you!

​I extend my best wishes for @keithlabeau’s health and pray for his long, healthy life.
Thank you so much for tagging me and for sharing this fantastic recap!

[Annaelisa]

Danke für die schöne Übersicht zu eurem Treffen in Detroit @TusharSuradkar.

Herzliche Grüße an @Erna_LaBeau und @keithlabeau sowie vor allen Dingen gute Besserung,

[TravellerG]

Hello dear friend, @keithlabeau
Hope you are normal and back to track…
Wish you great days ahead…
Most sincerely,

[TravellerG]

Great RECAP, dear @TusharSuradkar
Well conceived and presented… appreciate it.
Yes, we really enjoyed the virtual meet up… special regards and thanks to our dear @Erna_LaBeau
Best regards

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for the appreciation @TravellerG

and a big thank you to @Erna_LaBeau and @keithlabeau to facilitate and enable the meetup locally, your generosity knows no bounds, and I am truly overwhelmed

[TravellerG]

@TusharSuradkar

a big thank you to @Erna_LaBeau and @keithlabeau to facilitate and enable the meetup locally, your generosity knows no bounds, and I am truly overwhelmed

Dear @TusharSuradkar …
I fully understand your feelings…I can feel it…
On behalf of Indian LG Community… another Big Hug and thanks dear @Erna_LaBeau and @keithlabeau …
You both are our assets…
Most sincerely

[keithlabeau]

Thank you for your well wishes greatly appreciate it feeling much better now hopefully I will get stronger as the days go by I still want to come there and visit with you that is on our bucket list, my friend only a matter of time before we make it happen and see you there have a good day keep smiling

[keithlabeau]

Thank you you all are great and very special to us we can’t wait to come there and meet you all be kind to others and keep smiling have a great day

[TravellerG]

@keithlabeau

I still want to come there and visit with you

You both are most welcome, my dear friend…
You can come directly to our home and stay with us… please…
Surely… eagerly waiting to receive you in Bangalore…
Kindly convey our most sincere regards to our dear @Erna_LaBeau
Most sincerely, your dear friends,
TG & @LathaKN (my wife)

[TravellerG]

@keithlabeau

have a great day

Have blessed days ahead, my dear friend…

[SharmaK]

Congratulations for hosting a successful meetup

[Np45]

Great recap @TusharSuradkar ji​ It was wonderful to see the highlights and community spirit from the event. Thanks for sharing this memorable experience!

[Gurukrishnapriya]

First of all a very big thanks to you for conducting an online meetup @TusharSuradkar and we were happy to see you @Erna_LaBeau and @keithlabeau virtually. Your meetups are truly inspiring to us. Hope you had a good time. The places and pictures by you are stunning. Thanks again for tagging me and I too expect to see you in many such meetups.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thanks a lot @KashifMisidia - I sincerely hope we meet at the upcoming CL in Singapore

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for the appreciation and online participation @SharmaK ji

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for the appreciation, dear @Np45
Looking forward to attending your meetup online soon

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for the appreciation and online participation @Gurukrishnapriya

[LuigiZ]

How amazing seeing you all togheter @TusharSuradkar, I’m sure you had a fantastic time!

I feel jelous of not being there with you but I had the luck to meet again @Erna_LaBeau and @keithlabeau in Dublin .