Today finally feels as if summer will arrive at last! It's nice and warm, the beach was perfect for a late day exercise and now my mind is wandering to - well to Rome 2008. After all, when you've almost mapped out all 2007 travel what's left? Only plans for next year of course!
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...
Yes, summer is here. It is 82 degress in my house and I'm researching air conditioners, hoping to get one install during June before it gets even hotter.
ReplyDeleteRome already? That's late 2008.
ReplyDeleteYes it's summer. The pool is back up to 82. First swim since the new plaster yesterday.
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