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[NOTE THAT THIS POST IS DARK AND FULL OF SPOILERS. Best not to read if you've not seen the last episode of Game of Thrones yet.]
SO THAT’S IT.
After 8 seasons, 73 episodes, thousands of deaths, countless betrayals and one Red Wedding, Game of Thrones is over.
This season certainly divided opinion as the show aimed to tie together all the various strands and plot points that had been devised all along.
After Daenerys wreaked havoc with Drogon, killing thousands of the King’s Landing people she said she’d save, it was fairly predictable that Jon, Tyrion, Arya et al would turn on her.
And so they did, with Jon Snow dealing the fatal blow to his Queen before Drogon rather aptly destroys the throne that people have spent an age fighting over.
And who to replace her? To the surprise of many (but not the bookies who had him as favourite before the season began) it was Bran that was chosen to be the new king of the now-six kingdoms.
After Tyrion gave the kind of speech he used to be so good at, the most powerful people left alive in Westeros quickly dismiss the idea of democracy and choose Bran as their leader.
And, in fact, from finding his siblings dead in the rubble of the Red Keep, his heart-to-heart with Jon before Dany’s death and his first meeting of the Small Council – this was very much Tyrion’s episode.
For him at least, that was a satisfying ending as he aims to help fix the world that – let’s face it – is in a terrible state after all that’s transpired.
Along with Sansa, Jon and Arya it wrapped it all up quite well with no real sting in the tail at the very end.
Now it’s your turn.
Was it a satisfying ending? Would you rather have seen someone else on the throne? Was Dany hard done by?
Let us know in the comments.
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Accidents on all modes of transport are common in Thailand, I had narrow escape on New Years eve 2007 when travelling on a speed boat from Samui to Koh Phangan, we crashed into a smaller boat at very high speed sending our boat skimming uncontrollably across very high waves which caused everyone to crash to the floor banging heads and minor injuries, luckily we were no more than 10mins from the pier as the boat had quite a large hole in it where it hit the smaller boat. When we arrived at the pier there was no checking to see if we were all ok but then again it was NYE and everyone was keen to get to the beach party. Thailand is a beautiful country but they do cut corners when it comes to tourist safety on many modes of transport.
Was on this boat back in 2005. Completely overloaded. A death trap.
They only care about your money in SE ASIA. Safety, what’s that ?
I have to get to Koh Samui on Saturday from Koh Tao by ferry, then fly to Bangkok. Godspeed me
Always make sure your on top deck on those ferrys, that’s the golden rule
And use a life jacket as a seat cushion
Sure. I’ll just Chang myself up to the eyeballs!!! Should have seen the ferry after the full moon party. People lying all over the shop, mainly under deck with the air con.
I traveled from Samui to Surat Thani last January and I had Sang Som and coke in a bottle bottle for my journey, I also very much like Chang, Wish I was there now
Must say it’s been one of the most enjoyable holidays I’ve ever had. Now to just get outta here alive. I am also a greater scooter driver now, having never driven a motor bike of any sorts previously!!
I’ve driven in Thailand many times and you have to be extremely careful. Be advised that if you’re turning onto a road and an oncoming vehicle flashes their lights, they’re not letting you out. They’re letting you know they ain’t stopping.
Driving your brave? Pedestrians crossing are not even safe there !
Wow was at this area around Christmas with my kiddo , crazy
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