The weather forecast today was for Sand. Not the normal forecast that I'm used to but the wind hasn't stopped all day and that's not fog, pollution, or a bad photo, it's the view. The pink is the only indication that it's the afternoon but it's looked like this all day long. Even in the 15 minutes since I took this photo I can see less and less buildings along the Nile. I had to work for a short period this morning and had the afternoon free. I wanted to go for a walk along the river but the wind & sand ruled that out. So, I've done homework all afternoon with this as my view.
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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