The last morning/day of the trip! I'm at a netcafe right now checking things out and waiting for airport time. It's finally hot and sunny after weeks of cold weather. I am so happy to have been on land for 24 straight hours. Even the 14 hour flight home will be better than being at sea. I enjoyed parts of the cruise a lot but I could never recommend that trip to anyone but true ocean lovers who don't get seasick. Best ports were where I did the LOTR stuff. I'll post a few final photos this week once I'm home and organized.
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...
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