I've made it to Ireland, had a Guiness, walked the city and now after nearly 48 hours, I'm ready to sleep. I have some pictures but I have to find a wireless spot to post them from. Dublin is not as green as what I pictured in my mind. It's sort of just an ordinary city with a lot of pubs. (Nothing wrong with that!) Tomorrow it may look better after a good night's sleep!
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Most Hobbit minded people have already seen the latest installment so this is for those of you waiting for the crowds to go down. Part 2 is much better than part 1. This applies to all viewers. Where the gap happens if you have not read the book (including the appendices) you will probably like the whole movie. If you've read the book and taken the time to read the appendices, then you'll appreciate the back story that's presented here. The spirit of Tolkien is present and Desolation of Smaug fits well within what will become a 6 part movie. What I liked....The opening sequence. This is not in the book and I had to look it up in the appendices and sure enough, Gandalf and Thorin did meet in Bree. Thranduil and Legolas father/son relationship. I liked it. While only a mere mention in the appendices, in this movie we see Legolas loyal to his father. That Legolas doesn't mesh with the person he becomes and it will be interesting to see what happens to Legolas in the nex...
Dublin was a fun city, but not much
ReplyDeletegreen. You have to get out of the city to see what gives the Emerald Isle its name. But no, you had to leave Sharon and I to fend for ourselves on the left side of the road! A truly terrifying experience...