Waterfall Wednesdays #5 (Chapters 24 - 28)

Waterfall Wednesdays, a read-along of Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren, is hosted by Tina at Tinasbookreviews, Joy & Serena at Edgy Inspirational Romance, Nic at Irresistible Reads, Jenny at Supernatural Snark, and Missie at The Unread Reader.

Welcome everyone to this week's post for the Waterfall Wednesdays event. This is the fifth and final week of the event and I'm actually quite sad to see it end. I've met so many new and friendly people, have been introduced to some very interesting blogs and have had the opportunity to spread my love for the amazing characters in this series. I cannot express enough how much I have enjoyed this journey with you all. Thank you to everyone who has participated!

This week’s questions are hosted by Nic at Irresistible Reads.

1. After Gabi is injured, the doctor gives her a tonic. Gabi questions the doctor several times what is in it but he refuses to tell. Would have you taken the tonic in Gabi situation?

I probably would have been in too much pain to actually care. I am generally very trusting of people, so I would’ve justified the doctor’s secrecy by putting it down to a fear of revealing a special recipe known only to him. Of course, I would have considered the possibility that it might be poisoned since he was Lady Rossi’s physician and she would have wanted me out of her way but then the romantic in me would have been willing to risk death as long as it was in the arms of my dreamy Marcello (who would later avenge my death, of course *sigh*). What stood out for me, though, was that the tonic tasted of fertiliser (if I remember correctly). Now, while I expect I would’ve gone ahead and taken the tonic if I were in Gabi’s shoes, I doubt I’d have been able to keep it down like she did*shudder*.

2. Before the games Gabi asks Lia to let Lord Forabosch win in the archery event as people especially Lord Forabosch are becoming suspicious of them. But during the games Lord Forabosch upsets Lia trying to throw her off her game. So Lia decides to win. Do you think she did the right thing by not letting Lord Forabosch bully her or do you think she took an unnecessary risk?

The feminist in me went “woohoo!” when Lia showed him what she had and beat his sorry ass. Really, I couldn’t bring myself to be angry with Lia for beating him despite knowing the risky situation she placed herself and Gabi in by gaining his attention and further suspicion. I suppose it was Lord Foraboschi’s chauvinistic ideas about the ability of any member of the female sex to beat him that made me so desperately want to see him lose. While I understand why Gabi expected Lia to lose in order to not draw unnecessary attention to them, I can’t help but be proud of Lia for taking a stand and showing him what she’s made of. For some reason, Lord Foraboschi didn’t strike me as being such a great threat to either Gabi or Lia. I suppose I didn’t see him as being an entirely evil person. I felt that whatever problem he might create would be between Gabi and Marcello and would work to the benefit of Lady Rossi, but it would not place Gabi’s and Lia’s lives in danger because it would not expose their secret to society. If their secret was exposed, I expected that Marcello and the rest of castle Forelli would stand by them and make sure that they were seen out of the situation safe and unharmed.

3. When Gabi is dying and she and Lia decide to return to the tombs so they can get the cure at home but they have to tell Marcello the truth. Even though Marcello thinks that it is madness that they are from the future he believes in Gabi because he loves her. Do you think this is believable? What would you have done if you were Marcello?

I kept wondering how the scene would play out when Marcello finally knew the truth and I wasn’t sure whether I’d have preferred for him to refuse to believe, and possibly even get angry with, Gabi and give her the cold shoulder for a while or whether I’d have wanted him to be so in love with her that he’d blindly believe her. However, the circumstances prevailing at that time did not allow for disbelief as Gabi was obviously dying and it called for Marcello to put aside his doubts and believe Lia’s story, as long as it meant being able to save Gabi. Given the situation, I think his reaction was believable. If I were Marcello, and being the open-minded person that I’d like to think I am, I would’ve believed Lia and done anything in my power to save the person I loved (even if it meant possibly making a fool of myself).

4. In the end Gabi and Lia return home. Do you think Gabi will return to Marcello? Would you go back?

Yes, I definitely think that Gabi will return to Marcello. Me? I’m surprised you had to ask. Hell yeah! I’d certainly go back to claim my man *wink*. I’m not leaving him with a cat like Lady Rossi to sink her claws into and take what’s become mine. I’m possessive like that *blush*. Besides, once I fall in love, I’m sure I’ll never experience anything like it again. So, even if it meant sacrificing the comforts of the twenty-first century (indoor plumbing!), my home and my family, I would risk it all for love. I wouldn’t want to lose something so rare and beautiful and spend the rest of my life feeling incomplete, thinking about how things could have turned out differently. Yes, I’m a hopeless romantic like that *sticks out tongue*.

5. Looking back at Waterfall what was your favourite moment?

My favourite moment.... Gosh! This book was so amazing; I’m having a hard time trying to think of just one moment as my favourite. Scenes that will always stay with me are:
•When Gabi first emerged from the tomb and her eyes met Marcello’s- instant connection! *le sigh*
•When Gabi changed in the forest, wore her dress the wrong way and had to change it around, seeking Marcello’s help in buttoning up the back. I found it so sweet that he was willing to help her with that without perving all over her.
•When Luca was teaching Gabi how to dance and quietly switched places with Marcello. When Gabi opened her eyes and found Marcello looking back at her, my breath caught. How romantic!
•Gabi’s take-charge attitude when it came to helping Fortino overcome his condition really impressed me. The way she got the servants to bring in boiling water and helped them sweep and mop the floors, then made Fortino breathe in the steam and checked in on him regularly- truly admirable!
•Lastly, the battle scene in which Gabi is forced to kill the enemy and enters a state of shock, only to have Marcello snap her out of it. I could identify with her feeling of shock because, at that point, she ceased to be the seemingly-invincible, twenty-first century kick-ass, sword-wielding chick and appeared unsure and vulnerable- a completely normal young girl who’s unsure how to act after an intimate encounter with death.
• Overall, I think it was just the relationship between Gabi and Marcello and the respect he showed her by putting aside his doubts when faced with her strange behaviour and choosing to accept her as she was, unquestioningly, that appealed to me throughout this novel.

So those were just some of the more memorable scenes that stood out for me in my reading of this novel and which I remember now, long after I’ve read it. Thank you to the wonderful author, Lisa T. Bergren, for writing this amazing novel and continuing Gabi’s and Lia’s story with another two books in the series. I’m looking forward to Cascade and Torrent and hope to read them as soon as I can. Thank you to all the wonderful bloggers who have introduced me to this event and have participated each week by writing their own posts, visiting mine and generously commenting. Thank you! 

Waterfall Wednesdays: A Read-Along Event (Chapters 18-23)

Waterfall Wednesdays, a read-along of Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren, is hosted by Tina atTinasbookreviews, Joy & Serena at Edgy Inspirational Romance, Nic at Irresistible Reads, Jenny at Supernatural Snark, and Missie at The Unread Reader.

Hello and welcome everyone! Welcome back for this week's post.

This week’s questions are hosted by Jenny at Supernatural Snark.

Feel free to join in the discussion by leaving your comments at the bottom. Enjoy!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTERS 18-23

1. 1. Gabi and Lia both face several life and death situations in these chapters, having to pick up weapons in defense of those they love and experiencing first hand the brutality of close combat. If you had the choice between picking up a weapon and standing on the front lines or staying behind to tend to the wounded as necessary, which would you choose?

I hate aggression of any kind- be it violent aggression or the necessary level of aggression required for certain sports. Although I’m the type of person who hates complaining and does what needs to be done when it’s required of me (so I would charge to the front lines of battle to protect the ones I love if I had to), if there was enough manpower and I felt that my presence was not necessary, I would rather avoid all the bloodshed and trauma of engaging in battle and stay back to tend to the wounded.

2. Both girls get to wear extraordinary gowns to their victory celebration; what would your dream medieval gown look like?

My dream medieval gown would have to be in any of the colours that favour my complexion, so it would have to be red, emerald green, brown, gold or sky blue.

Somehow, at this point, I can only imagine myself wearing a red or emerald green gown with golf embroidery at the neckline, hemline and at the edges of the sleeves. The gown would have a heart-shaped neckline and flowing, long sleeves. There would be a lace-up bodice with gold laces and the gown would be fitted to my figure at the top, where it would taper down to my waist and then the skirt would flow in elegant folds down to the floor.

3. Gabi has crude stitches put in and must endure both their removal as well as the cauterization of the wound. How is your threshold for pain? Do you think you would have simply gritted your teeth as Gabi does?

My threshold for pain, I’d like to think, is pretty high after having spent many hours during my last two years of high school at my dentist’s and orthodontist’s offices. I’ve lost count of how many fillings and extractions I’ve had to have done, before having my teeth pulled in different directions with rubber bands hooked to my braces, only to have to go back for more torture sessions (root canals, etc.) at my dentist’s office once my braces were removed. I’ve also had to deal with some nasty skin treatments which were painful at the time, but were entirely worth it. I haven’t broken any major bones in my body and have only suffered the occasional cut or burn but I expect that no matter how high I think my pain threshold is, nothing can prepare me for childbirth *wink*. Lastly, I don’t usually scream (or make any loud noises really) while I’m in pain- I’m generally the suffer-in-silence type- and the sound of my own cries would just freak me out more. So I think I’d just grit my teeth really hard and hope they don’t revert to their original skewed positions, warranting another dreaded visit to my orthodontist *shudder*.

4. Marcello wants to properly court Gabi after they express mutual feelings of affection, wanting to speak with her mother about his intentions. What do you think is the most romantic aspect of medieval courtship?

I think that one of the most romantic aspects of medieval courtship was the respect with which a woman was treated and the importance that was given to that relationship and the whole courtship process. A man would be sure to behave honourably with a female and not use her, then discard her. He would feel the need to make public his intention of marrying that woman, by speaking to her parents and gaining their permission first, thereby making it clear that he didn’t plan on messing around with their daughter. You’ve gotta love a guy who does that for you- it shows that he knows your true worth.

5. Gabi and Lia find themselves with conflicting desires toward the end with Lia wanting to return home and Gabi hoping to stay. Do you think that Gabi is being unfair to Lia for wanting to stay, or is Lia being unfair to Gabi for demanding they go? A little of both?

I think it’s a little of both, really... I mean, who could blame Lia for wanting to go back home? She doesn’t have anything tying her to the past and, as far as she’s concerned, Gabi’s relationship with Marcello cannot be that serious since they’d only just met like two weeks earlier. You can’t fault Gabi for wanting to stay with Marcello, even if it means not being with her mother, because she at least has Lia with her to make her feel the warmth of family and familiarity in the absence of her mother. In this way, they’re both being unfair to each other by looking out for their own interests but their hesitation indicates that they do not want to hurt each other in the process.

That's all, folks! Hope you enjoyed this week's post and be sure to leave me your thoughts. Come back next week for the fifth and last post in this event- I'm going to miss this!

Waterfall Wednesdays Read-Along (Chapters 12-17)

Waterfall Wednesdays, a read-along of Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren, is hosted by Tina at Tinasbookreviews, Joy & Serena at Edgy Inspirational Romance, Nic at Irresistible Reads, Jenny at Supernatural Snark, and Missie at The Unread Reader.

Hi all! Welcome back for this week's post. Feel free to join in the discussion by leaving your comments at the bottom. Enjoy!

Discussion Questions for Chapters 12-17

1. In Siena, on her way to the ball at Palazzo Pubblico, Gabi likened her experience to being on the red carpet at the Academy Awards, the goal being "to see and be seen." If you were a peasant, watching from the crowd, what would you be thinking as this procession passed by?

If I were a peasant watching from the crowd, I would probably only watch for a little while and lose interest very soon. I’ve never been one to fawn over celebrities or the rich, in this case, as I don’t think they’ve really done much to deserve my admiration and respect. I would surely wonder what it would be like to be born into such privilege and not have to toil daily to earn a meagre income and barely survive. I would admire the pretty dresses worn by the ladies and wish to be on the arm of such a fine gentleman like Marcello *wink* but I wouldn’t let myself ponder over it for too long and would soon move on to the concerns of daily life and my present reality.

2. Though quite nervous about dancing at the ball, Gabi discovers a strange feeling of connection to the time, the people, and the society through the unified beauty of the dance. Have you ever been in a position where you felt out of your element, but, in one, pinpointed moment, became a part of or connected to something bigger than your fear?

A roller-coaster ride? That’s the first thing that came to mind after reading the question, so I think that deserves a mention. But I think it’s the same for many people. When you try out a new and frightening experience, your unfamiliarity with that situation causes you to doubt your own ability to adapt and feel comfortable with it. I think that, with Gabi, it was also who she was with that made the difference and made her feel a part of things. You never know what you’re getting yourself into when you’re trying something new, but it could be an experience that brings out something lying dormant inside of you, something just waiting to be coaxed out of hiding and brought out into the open so that you realise that you always had it in you and all that was needed was a little push to bring it to the surface and let yourself shine. Hope that makes sense...

3. The kiss. Oh, the kiss. When Marcello finally kisses Gabi, he believes the experience to be proof that they are meant to be together. What did you think about his assumption? Were you surprised at Gabi's reaction to it? Have you ever experienced a kiss that seemed to be prophetic in a similar (or opposite!) way?

I thought it was a little too soon for him to jump to that conclusion, but then I realised that he knew what he was looking for when he kissed Gabi. He had a theory and he wanted to test it so that, judging by his own reaction and feelings about the kiss, he could tell whether it meant more to kiss Gabi than it did to kiss Lady Rossi. I was a little surprised that Gabi was able to think rationally and keep her wits about her after that kiss with Marcello, but I was glad that she had enough sense to realise that it was wrong kissing a guy who was betrothed to another (even if he seemed to have no such qualms) and although her protests ruined the moment, I couldn’t help but respect her for it.

4. Many go through their teen years with a subdued sense of immortality. Do you think Gabi has a sense of this teen feeling? And did you think Gabi's converse observation, "Sometimes death came hunting and there was no way to cut it off at the pass." was informed more by the experience of losing her father, her self-admitted closet hypochondria, or the forced maturation of being transported to a different time? How does this observation show Gabi's growth as a character?

I think Gabi has a sense of this feeling and this is most evident in her sometimes reckless sword-wielding and wall-climbing ways. I think her observation that death sometimes came hunting and you couldn’t cut it off at the pass had more to do with the loss of her father and the obvious dangers of the time she found herself in. I don’t think it actually had much to do with being a hypochondriac. Being transported back in time and dropped into the midst of such a treacherous and uncertain period in history has forced her to grow as a character in an effort to accept and adapt to her reality so that she could make it back to the twenty-first century alive.

5. In the span of a few moments, Gabi goes from sword-wielding teen beauty to man-killing warrior. Did you think her realization of the finality of death -- and her justification for its necessity -- was realistic? And, in her slippers, could you have done the same?

I was particularly impressed with how this aspect of the events was handled. I think that the full reality and finality of death doesn’t hit most of us until we see it happen before our eyes. I thought that the portrayal of her inner battle to convince herself that she wasn’t a cold-blooded killer but merely someone forced to kill in order to protect herself and the people she cared for was a very realistic one. If I were in her slippers, I doubt I’d have had the courage and bravery to do what needed to be done. I don’t think I would be strong enough to deal with the after-effects and psychological trauma of knowing that I’d taken a life, no matter how justified my actions were perceived as being at the time.

Hope that was interesting! Now it's time for you to you to tell me what you think. Until next week! :)

Waterfall Wednesdays Read-Along (Chapters 7-11)

Hello everyone! *waves enthusiastically*

Thank you for dropping by for this week's Waterfall Wednesday. I hope you're as excited to discuss the awesomeness that is Lisa T. Bergren's Waterfall as I am. This week's questions are hosted by the equally awesome Missie at The Unread Reader, so go over there and read her post along with the responses of other participating blogs on the linky list at the bottom of her post.

Here are my responses to this weeks' questions:

Discussion Questions for Chapters 7-11

1. Gabi's search for her sister is made increasingly difficult by the fight for territory between Castello Forelli and Castello Paratore. At this point, do you think the rivalry is warranted? Why or why not?

I honestly don’t see the point to the constant battling between these neighbours. I mean, I get that they both supported opposing political sides, but I don’t think that warranted a lifelong battle over a small piece of contested land. I would think that each party would be happy enough with their huge castles so that extending their territory through the acquisition of a small piece of land wouldn’t matter so much. To me it seems as if their battles are more a clash of egos, with each party wanting to gain the upper hand over the opposing side. It’s almost like a game for them; like these knights are little boys come out to play in the woods every so often, trying to achieve victory and take home good news to their proud families. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say they eagerly anticipated these opportunities to clash with each other, if for no other reason, then to relieve themselves of the boredom and routine of daily life in a castle.

2. Gabi aids Fortino by having his sickroom cleaned out and using steam to loosen the phlegm inside his lungs so he could breathe better. Have you ever found yourself in a situation that required you to rely on home remedies to aid yourself or another? What are some of your favorite home remedies?

Yes, I have in fact found myself having to rely on home remedies on many occasions in the past and I expect there will be many more such occasions in the future. Like Gabi, I occasionally use the steaming method of loosening phlegm, usually including a stick of menthol crystal in the steaming water to assist in the unblocking of my breathing passage. I find that no matter how often I visit the doctor when I have the flu, and despite all the medication and vaccinations I take, nothing seems to help me more than my home remedies.

· For the flu, I usually drink honey mixed in a cup of boiled water, with a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon.

· I sometimes slice an orange and eat the entire thing when I feel a fever coming on, or just feel very weak, and my fever miraculously disappears by the next morning.

· I find that drinking a cup of strong, dark (and very bitter) cocoa when I have a terrible cough, or just a sore throat, usually helps ease the discomfort and spreads warmth throughout my chest.

I’ve discovered that these are the most effective home remedies for me. However, the ultimate cure for the flu, in my opinion, is staying in bed for three days straight, spending most of your time sleeping (but preferably also reading during your waking hours *wink*).

3. Marcello and his men don't hide their surprise when they learn that Gabi is skilled with a sword. What did you think of this development? Has your initial impression of Gabi changed? Do you have any secret skills?

I must admit, I was also a little surprised that Gabi could wield a sword so expertly, so I can’t say I blame Marcello and his men for being so surprised. However, my cause for surprise is a little different from theirs. While they were shocked to see a female wield a sword, I was just shocked that a girl from the 21^st century could do so. When I read that bit, I couldn’t help thinking how convenient it was that she’d practiced fencing with her dad in the future (and her sister was an expert archer, too), so that was a bit of an eye-rolling moment for me because I felt that that just fit into place too perfectly. But then I reminded myself that this is a work of fiction and I’m meant to enjoy the characters and not question their skills and other aspects of their characters too deeply. Gabi’s parents being as oddly obsessed with Italian history as they were, maybe it’s not so strange and improbable that they encouraged their daughters to engage in such rarely practiced sporting activities.

My initial impression of Gabi certainly changed at that point because I began to look at her as more than a helpless, confused and lost teenage girl. At this point, she had morphed into an empowered, independent and highly capable young lady- a true kickass heroine.

I can’t say that I have any secret skills other than being able to function with only 3 hours of sleep each night for an entire work week and then crash on a Friday night. Wait! I don’t think that’s a skill. Hmm... I’m also strangely very flexible... I think. Okay, so I don’t really have any secret skills. Maybe I can start fencing practice next week? I’d suck at archery- my hand-eye co-ordination is nonexistent and I’d probably injure myself and possibly kill (or seriously maim) someone before the end of my first practice session. Oh! Then maybe fencing practice is not such good idea, either. Hmm...

4. "Our lips were so close, I could feel the heat of his breath on my skin." Gabi and Marcello's feelings for one another are beginning to stir. What do you think of Marcello as a romantic interest thus far? What do you think of his intended?

Intended who? That girl didn’t deserve him then and she wouldn’t even deserve him a hundred years later. A girl with spark and character, like Gabi, is the one he needs by his side. I could not get enough of the scenes with Marcello! I’m not the swooning type - or the love-stricken gaze type, or the drooling type, or even the staring-at-the-book-with-a-silly-grin type - but Marcello’s character introduced me to a whole range of ‘firsts’, so I guess my thoughts on Marcello as a romantic interest are highly visible while I’m reading. I more than just love Marcello- I think I may be obsessed! *swoon* Think I’m gonna go grab that orange now...

5. Marcello and Luca take turns teaching Gabi the dances of Toscana. Would you have liked to attend a ball like the one Gabi was practicing for? Do you like to dance? Do you know any cool dance moves? Extra (not really) points if you YouTube yourself dancing and share the video. Come on, it will be fun! :)

I don’t dance, and probably wouldn’t know how to dance to save my life, but I would certainly have liked to attend a ball like the one Gabi was practicing for, as long as it meant I got to take lessons from hotties like Marcello and Luca... *frantically fans self*... Grabs another orange...

I hope you enjoyed that and please be sure to drop by next Wednesday to spread more Waterfall love!

Waterfall Wednesdays: A Read-Along Event for Waterfall (River of Time #1) by Lisa T. Bergren (Chapters 1-6)

Hello everyone! This is my first post for the Waterfall Read-Along which will consist of a series of posts published each week on the blog (preferably on a Wednesday) discussing chapters from the exciting, adventurous and incredibly romantic new Young Adult novel, Waterfall, by the amazing author Lisa T. Bergren. I recently finished this book and I can honestly say that I had a hard time putting it down in between chapters to get on with the pressing demands of daily life. Since there are very few books that have captured my attention so thoroughly, I would highly recommend that you all grab your copies as soon as possible and consider participating in this read-along. Here's my discussion in the read-along:

Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren

Discussion 1- Chapters 1-6

This week's questions hosted by Tinasbookreviews

Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions for Chapters 1-6

1. Waterfall opens with the introduction of Gabi, shes depressed, a little angry and is dealing with feelings of loneliness. Are you connecting with her this soon in the novel? Do you see things you like or dislike?

I could connect with Gabby and her sadness on some level. She’s a young girl who should be roaming Italy , flirting with cute guys and doing the things she loves. Instead, she’s stuck with her mum and sister in the middle of nowhere trying to find centuries-old relics. However, what made me sympathise with her more than anything was the fact that she’d lost her dad and even while he was alive, and more so after his death, her mum was self-absorbed and concerned only with her work. I think it’s just cruel to wake kids up at 5am during their summer holiday to go digging. So, I am sad to say that her mum made a bad first impression on me.

2. Gabi gets to time travel back to 14th Century Italy- The Dark Ages in its prime. Is there anytime in history that fascinates you and would you travel back if you could?

The Middle Ages. I’ve always been fascinated with the Medieval Era in history, having watched too many King Arthur movies and delighting in watching TV series like Merlin. I have always wanted to meet a knight and to witness the customs and social behaviours exhibited at Court. Medieval fairs and feasts would have been something to witness, I expect, with all the jousting, archery and sword-fighting tournaments

3. Most of the men, including Marcello have a very set opinion about a woman's place. Gabi gets manhandled a bit in these first few chapters, and even gets asked if shes a witch. The men are shocked when Gabi rides a horse like a man and shimmies down the castle walls. What do you think of mens mentality back then? Gentlemanly, chauvinistic, simple-minded?

I think for the majority, it may have just been plain simple-mindedness because they were brought up to hold such beliefs about women and they never questioned it, nor were these beliefs objected to by women. However, for some of them it may have been pure chauvinism that drove their behaviour towards women. For men like Marcello and Luca, I cannot help but think that it was a display of gentlemanly behaviour that made them consider it unthinkable that a woman should behave in such an unfeminine manner and to offer a helping hand at every turn. They tended to view women as delicate creatures who were meant to be cherished and protected, a view that many modern-day tough-as-nails career women would object to.

4. When Gabi becomes a part of this era, the people are immediately intrigued but suspicious of her. Many judge her by her difference. Do you think this is fair? Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like an outsider or that others were misjudging you?

Of course, it is not fair that she should be judged by her difference but seeing as how she’s from an entirely different era and that this difference showed in her conduct and speech, they cannot be blamed for being a little scandalised and even suspicious of her. I have occasionally found myself to be the subject of such discrimination due to my difference- in either behaviour, speech or thought- but I have realised that being different is not something to be ashamed of. I would much rather be different than lie to myself and sacrifice who I am and what I believe in, merely to be accepted by people whose opinions shouldn’t matter to me in the first place.

5. What do think the coolest thing would be about living in the Dark Ages? What would be the worst?

The coolest thing would be the lack of noise pollution and a not-so-fast-paced lifestyle. Living in the city, I find myself bombarded by the sounds of daily life- car horns honking, people yelling, TVs blaring, appliances whirring- and all the noise just gets to me at times. I feel that the simplicity of life back then resulted in a much more enriching and rewarding experience of life. People had the time to stop and smell the roses, to savour every moment and not zip through life in an endless state of anxiety due to the constant chaos and upheaval in a modern world.

The worst thing for me would be having to use chamber pots and the lack of a good plumbing system. I would also miss my hair conditioner, because then my already untameable hair would be entirely unmanageable without conditioner. Feminine hygiene products would, I expect, not be available so that would be something of a nightmare.

You can go HERE to read the answers to the read-along by the rest of the blogs participating.