Booking Through Thursday - Vacations

[parelle]

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Well... one day late! Booking Through Thursday

1. How many books do you usually take with you on vacation? Too many? Too few? Do

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[harriet_wimsey]

Location really can add a bit of extra enjoyment to reading a book. I was on the wrong coast, but I had fun reading Rilla of Ingleside while in Canada. And I made sure to buy some British books while in England and books at least in Spanish, and preferably written by Mexicans, in Mexico.

[rosemaryinwheat]

I hope you enjoy Rilla of Ingleside. It's a favourite amongst my circle of friends. In fact, my dear friend shelterdowns named her cat Rilla.

Cate

[harriet_wimsey]

Yes, it's my favorite of the Anne books, and I cry over Walter every time I read it; I've no idea how many times that's been by now, but it's a lot. I'm glad to encounter other fans--people often haven't heard of the book

[rosemaryinwheat]

Another Walter fan!

Walter was probably one of the first characters that really touched me as a semi-mature reader, and I cried, like the child I was, when he died.

I think I'm going to have to go back to it soon. It's been years since I read Rilla. I'm so pleased I came across your comment. Thank you.

Cate

[sparowe]

It's always too few, in my opinion.

I can relate! :)

[rosemaryinwheat]

Kyoto. I'm impressed.

Kyoto is creeping up my list of places to visit. I just need to get over my fear of being in a place where I know nothing of the local language. The closest I've come was a weekend in Copenhagen, but I had a English-speaking friend with me nearly the whole time, and nearly every person I asked was able to speak perfect English, and happy to indulge a foreigner.

Cate

[parelle]

From experience, Japan is wonderful for such adventures. My parents know a handful of Japanese, but nothing too remarkable that couldn't be picked up out of a tourbook. The only advantage I say they have is that my Dad reads Chinese, and thus can get along slightly better under those type circumstances.

On my part, I have wandered around fairly happily knowing nothing of the language. Besides, people there absolutely love helping visitors, even if they don't always know which direction they should be headed themselves!

[rosemaryinwheat]

I can definitely see the appeal of adventures, but I had a terrible need for control. Perhaps if I can let myself loosen up a little...

Cate