I lucked out and was able to change my ticket home. Tomorrow I travel to Frankfurt and then Frankfurt LA. Since I get in late in the day on Tuesday and I'm sure my jet lag will be great, I'm staying overnight in LA and then driving home early Wednesday morning. I forgot to fill up the gas tank so I'm in for price shock the first thing then probably grocery store shock the second thing. Today I had work to do so the day has passed by fast and I'm ready to be home but not for the 16 hours of flight plus the transit time. Tomorrow I'll get into the airport zone and it won't be an issue. I'm hoping for some good movies and I have my back-up book just in case.
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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