#Birmingham challenged my predisposition to the #rural, and my dislike of the #urban, yesterday. I discovered a city and its people that I had not previously appreciated. Immense diversity, a warmth of reception, openness, curiosity, full of human authenticity and architectural beauty. To all those I met and talked to, and to all those who I did not, yet who vivified my experience, here’s my thank you card to you all, inspired by three scenes I encountered. What a #city. I’m coming back!