Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling - Booked by the Cover
[ I know, I know. This is not the most popular or the original cover of this book, but it was the best option for what I was able to find the day I as doing the takeaways TSR itinerary for the ASTEROIDS week. ]
And with that digressionary introduction, let's get into the main attraction...
Welcome to the Book by the Cover Blog(cast), a spin on a podcast that I'm not currently able to record or-well-cast.
Today's book is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK. Rowling.
The cover reminds me of the cover for the takeaways posts. The main image is in grayscale, and the text is in a particular color. Oddly enough, it's the same color as the ASTEROIDS week. Anyway-there's the main character of the series we all know, Harry Potter, and his owl Hedwig. At least, I'm pretty sure that's his name. There was Hagrid and Hedwig. I used to get them confused when I was reading because of the similar names. Of course, one's a man and the other is a bird. But even still I wasn't able to keep it all organized until I saw the movies.
There seems to also be some kind of scaly intruder. And as I take another look, there are more faces, hands, and artifacts. There's a little boy with his eyes closed who might be sleeping. There are wrinkly hands cradling his face. I'm guessing those hands aren't his own. Yikes, now I see another owl behind Hedwig. The thing here is: I don't remember anything about this particular section of the series. Thus, it's all kind of new to me at the moment. So, forgive me, please, all of you true-super-trooper Harry Potter fans out there.
The artifact that I mentioned appears to be a crystal ball or some other globe-like thing. And-no-it is not a Quidditch ball. Is that what you call it, or is Quidditch just the name of the game? Yet again: I do not recall. Lastly, there's a hand that seems to be reaching out towards bottles and things to put in a potion or something I imagine. Ahh, yes that scaly thing is certainly a snake.
Duh.
Slytherin much?
Harry's countenance is very Harry-like indeed. He seems confused but also down for whatever is coming his way, and his owl friend has his back. Now the owl is the one with the super-somehow-sweet-yet-serious expression. He has a wing open but apparently isn't in flight. Speaking of things that are open within this illustration, Harry's mouth seems to be ever so slightly open giving an added sense of stupor-as I said before he seems confused here as he often is.
I think that's enough for describing the cover.
[ I'm at the Chevy Chase library in DC today. I used most of my computer reservation time to research recipes for cookies and deep dish pizza crust. That led me to look at the difference between baking soda, baking powder, dry yeast, and instant yeast. So I'm down to about 10 minutes here. There's no real rush. I can always just re-reserve or maybe I'll get an automatic extension. ]
Now for the travel bookings inspired by those book cover lookings.
Before I search anything, I want to acknowledge that I have been to Hogwarts in one of the theme parks in Florida. It's cool! The shops there are the best, and there are little spots that you might miss if you don't take your time to truly look around. I don't want to ruin the surprise for anyone, but if you've been, maybe you know what I'm talking about and we share a moment of connection. Or maybe you just know about it and there is no connection to be had. I respect that as well.
Carrying on...
The spot listed for the TSR itinerary on Instagram was Estes Park, Colorado. I'm just sharing that, but the search continues with some different spots today.
[ I got the automatic extension! 75 more minutes for the win. So, I'll follow up on those differences between leavening agents.
Baking soda requires an acid within the mix in order to work but is generally more powerful than baking powder. Baking powder has what it needs to work as soon as it engages with any liquid. Dry yeast requires extra steps and expires easily, but-apparently-is still best for yeast rolls, which in my opinion is enough to make it a heavy contender in the yeast category. Instant yeast is uber convenient due to leveaning quickly and storing well.
Please leave a comment with any... comments. ]
Ohh... now I remember...
It's a snitch. Is the main Quidditch ball called a snitch?
Checking my memory...
It. is. It is called a snitch. The small golden one with the wings is a snitch. The others are the quaffle and bludgers. I just saw those names while confirming the other. Hmm. There's no snitch on the cover, so I guess we shouldn't have it inspire a travel booking. Odd.
Thinking of things to search and feeling weirded out...
I'll focus on a reptiles tourist attraction and an elixirs store. I'm not looking to include witchcraft in the itinerary. So, it's taking time to see how to do that. I also am looking for places that I haven't used before.
Searching and finding reptiles attraction...
Ah, there's EcoVivarium Reptile Sanctuary and Museum on Pennsylvania Avenue in Escondido, California. Again, since the itinerary is only inspired by what we see on the cover, there's no need to consider the connotation of snakes or the Slytherin house throughout the series. Reptiles are lovely creatures.
Searching Google drive for "EcoVivarium" to ensure no repeats...
Yay. It's not there anywhere.
Searching online for an extensive natural juicing location...
This is kind of an arduous search, but the best fit seems to be Tribal Juice. There's no set location, so I think that's a good allegory for elixirs that people take with them for reboosting their energy and such. Tribal Juice sells juices out of markets, travel stops, and shops mostly in Texas and Oklahoma.
Looking for an owl-related tourist attraction between Texas/Oklahoma and California.
The best match here is the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale, AZ. At this location they offer Walk with Wildlife guided tours. The site recommends allowing two hours for the tour, so it might make a great place to take that elixir from the previous spot.
That'll end this itinerary. Start by grabbing an elixir, go on a "safari", and mingle with the reptilian community. That sounds like a Harry Positive itinerary to me.
And that's it for this road trip travel take on the cover of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone.
Please take care and do reach out for help planning added travel, study, and right bookings to your excursions.
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