Hi Naomi, we too hope to see Crazy Rich Asians so I hope you enjoyed it. You’d probably like Leave No Trace – outdoorsy! The smoke is finally starting to go away. Most of August was terrible air here but my fingers are crossed for September.

I’m glad you liked Leave No Trace… that one appeals to me. My husband and I are going to see Crazy Rich Asians tonight. He’s picky, but I think it’s one he’ll like.

Cool Kim. Hope you like it. You’ll likely get to the movie before I will. I agree it’s perfect for late August. Always in need for a good movie then. Thx for stopping by!

Hi Ti, yeah I’m psyched to see the movie Crazy Rich Asians – it seems like it’ll be fun. I think you’d like Leave No Trace too / it’s a quiet movie but sort of heartwarming in a way with some sadness too.

Hi Jane, I hope you like the Guernsey movie — it’s a bit light but entertaining. The author’s travels along the Silk Road interest me too. I have a library copy of it but I think I want my own copy so I can put postmarks in it. Your treks are always great. We still plan to do Hadrian’s Wall in the next couple of years, like you did.

Hi JoAnn: the smoke has returned today with a vengeance. Yikes we are totally socked in. Unhealthful conditions. Rain would help — though it’s not supposed to come till the weekend. I’m curious about the Schumacher novel — this time it’s not written in letter format. The Crawdads book seems to be everywhere. I think I’ll have to get to it too. Enjoy your remaining August.

The book about traveling the Silk Road definitely appeals to me–will have to try to get a copy of that one. History and modern trekking combined–just my kinda book.

We thankfully haven’t had heat like that lately. Hope you get some relief soon… and from the smoke, too.