Brave new year

And so another year has come and gone. I had a wonderful 31st - we ended up only having time to visit Fairview farm (it was great) and then spent the evening with friends in Wellington. It was a wonderful relaxed evening chatting and laughing until late.

The next morning I left for Wildernis, for a nice last little break. We spent three days there with friends. It was really nice, except that I am really stiff from skiing. But I suppose a few days of cripple walking is a small price to pay.

I have also seen the Chronicles of Narnia (twice) this past week. Once on New Year's eve and again yesterday (all of us went to the movies and my friends really wanted to see it - I didn't mind seeing it for a second time).

It isn't exactly what I would call the greatest movie ever, but it was a nice bit of entertainment. I am just sad I couldn't have seen this movie at 8 - that would have been brilliant! I thought it was a great Christmas movie, but really aimed at a younger audience. The graphics work is excellent and the acting surprisingly good, with Aslan living up to this awe inspiring self and especially Lucy gave an admirable performance.

I also quite liked the way they interpreted the book, although the metaphors were a bit "in-your-face"... but then again one needs to remember that it is a childrens' movie.

All in all I liked the movie - and will now have to read all the books! I suspect they might just make a few more movies.

This will be a rather hectic few days, so I will post when I have the chance.