Mexico City. This can go in the category as be careful what you wish for. I'd always wanted to see this city simply because I've been so many other places in Mexico. Well I've been here a couple hours and I've seen it. 28 more hours to go! Updated: The Starbucks in the lobby cheered me up for a few minutes until I realized my sandwich bordered on not quite cold. Given that I'm in Mexico, I'm not willing to risk my stomach to any questionable food so I ate part of the bread and tossed out the turkey and cheese. In Mexico, it's best to be hungry rather than sick. Bummer because I am hungry.
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...
While I was in Mexico I ate almost anything and was never hungry. I think the McDonalds meal back in the US made my stomach feel the worst.
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