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Blog Post #5- A blog post has no name

Thank goodness Game of Thrones came into my life in February. 

Yeah, that is when I started watching the show... February. So it’s never too late to get invested in a show. Especially when there is still two seasons left (the next one starts Sunday so you have from now until then to catch up on sixty episodes).

After finding out that there was the potential of going on this tour, I thought I would get into the show. Thank you, Dr. O (and the rest of the faculty members). The first few episodes are a little on the slow side because there are so many characters getting introduced and so much going on. After spending a few episodes figuring out who is important and who is not, it becomes easier to follow along. It’s also very well written. Characters you start out liking might end up becoming unlikeable characters in the long run (and vice versa). Anyone is also at risk at any given time. It’s easy to get invested in after watching about 7 episodes. So if you start watching, you have been warned...

Today was the official Game of Thrones tour day for our study abroad group. There are many different tours, but the one our group took focused mainly on the first two seasons and Winterfell scenes. 

On our way to the first stop, we took a quiz to see who would be crowned King of the North. I felt pretty confident because I the show is refreshed in my mind but I only got 3/10. So yeah, that was awkward, but it’s all good. 

The first place our tour stopped was Tollymore Forest. 

In the forest there would be these spray painted “F”s all over the trees. These trees meant that it was featured in the show. The main scenes shot here were in Episode 1 (When Will sees the Wildlings / When the Starks find the direwolves). 

One of the most interesting facts that came from the tour is that the “snow” in the first scene was actually bleached paper. Overall, a quarter-of-a-million dollars was spent on this paper alone. 

The photo is above features me standing on a rock. I tripped on this rock because I wanted to take an aesthetic photo... but it was a failure. However, it’s cool knowing that this rock is also in a scene of Game of Thrones so it’s a win-win situation. 

Another highlight on the trip was meeting the direwolves. Their real names are Odin and Thor, but they are mostly known for playing Robb and Bran’s direwolves. For those in my class who don’t watch the show, this was for sure their favorite part. I don’t blame them though- who wouldn’t want to pet a direwolf?

It was so exciting meeting some of the cast. Besides the direwolves, our tour guide (named Eric) was also an extra many times on the show. He hinted at being on the next season- so keep your eyes peeled for Eric. 

For our class assignment, we have to pick a specific location on the tour and write about why the producers possibly picked that place. One place that stood out to me was this tree near the shores of Strangford lounge. 

This is where Brienne of Tarth (who has Jamie Lannister as a prisoner during this time) takes on three Stark men. Not yet sure what to exactly say in my paper, but we’ll see...

The final stop on the tour was Inch Abbey. This is where (SPOILER- BUT IT’S BEEN 7 YEARS SO YEAH) Catelyn hears about Ned’s death. The place was old, but it was really exciting to see it.

We were wearing cloaks and had props during the Inch Abbey part of the tour- so I only have one picture present of just the Abbey part, but it is really blurry. 

Doing parts of the tour with cloaks and props made the experience become more realistic- which seems to be something Irish cinema/television wants to accomplish... realism! 

Since my study abroad program focuses on film and television, it was fascinating to go on this tour. It’s crazy to think that seven years ago the cast was acting out a show and they had no idea it was going to be this successful.

Now, season 7 is right about the corner (literally- it premieres Sunday). So here is my (vague) list of predictions: 

The Starks are going to finally reunite (please happen- it’s been too long).

Littlefinger is going to be killed by Jon Snow. 

Melissandre won’t last long either now that she is alone. 

Euron Greyjoy is going to attack the other Greyjoys and it won’t end well.

One of Theon/Yara will not make it to Season 8, but the other will.

The wall will finally fall now that “Winter is here.”

Nymeria and Gendry will return to Arya. 

Cersei isn’t going to die quite (yet), but something big will happen to her.

And here are some things I hope happen:

The Sand Snakes disappear forever.

Nymeria and Gendry need to return so here is to hoping that happens. 

Alright, that is all for now. Don’t forget: “In the Game of Thrones you win or die. There is no middle ground.” 

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