Lisa and I finally arrived in Denmark around 730 pm last night. Our final flight was delayed by 30 minutes so the streak continued. As we boarded, there was yet another problem with our boarding pass somehow related to the eticket. We were nearly the last ones on the plane except for the unlucky few behind us. 5 flights, 6 airplanes and only 1 was problem free and that was the flight we were never supposed to be on, Frankfurt to Zurich. Go figure. All that's behind now and it's a beautiful day in Denmark and we're going to be out and about doing something.
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...
Glad you made it there. It took me 15 days to drive from San Diego to Las Vegas. Talk about taking the long route! Hope to see more photos from your trip.
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