Earthquake happened, and it is so far out of my experience that I thought it might be people on the roof, doing construction. Or something. I just never expected to be in the midst of one, and so it was so very weird ( Read more... )

I'm back home! And before I start blabbering about my trip, I have to say something.

( Lots of whining )

I read about 12 Sherlock Holmes stories (ranging from the Scandal in Bohemia right through to the Copper Beeches one; I believe it's the first book) on the iPad, which really isn't that bad. I was afraid I'd get eyestrain, but I think my eyes are already accustomed to that thanks to staring at the computer screen.

Sherlock Holmes stories are...well ( Read more... )