Confessions of a Sherlock Holmes Junkie

I am a Sherlock Holmes nerd. I admit it. I'm a sucker for any kind of mystery story, but especially one including a fantastic detective named Sherlock. I've read all the stories multiple times and own the entire collection. It won't be too shocking to learn that when in London I had to stop at the infamous 221B Baker Street.

In case you weren't aware, there is a Sherlock Holmes Museum and souvenir shop complete with workers dressing up from that particular time period. Of course I was in heaven. Now this is a throwback to the actual stories, not the numerous TV shows. I was giddy walking through Sherlock's London "flat" (aka the museum) and seeing all the little bits and pieces from his many detective cases that I've read so many times. Totally worth waiting in line! And I might have done it twice . . . in 24 hours.

Plus I had to get a picture with a man in uniform from Scotland Yard. And he had an English accent. I'm a succor for those. There's no shame in admitting to this kind of nerdy-ness, especially since I know I'm not the only one out there. After traipsing through the flat and taking many pictures I obviously had to buy a souvenir from the ridiculously expensive shop next door. All I could afford was the 4 pound refrigerator magnet. At least it's something.

Now that you know I'm hooked on the books, I've also become hooked on a few of the film adaptations. Movie wise I love the Guy Richie films starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law. They are a fantastic duo that bring alive the characters in a very well written storyline true to the books. I'm itching for them to make a 3rd movie.

Then there is the BBC series entitled Sherlock, starring Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch. I can't get enough. It sucked me in from the first episode and I've re-watched the entire series so many times it's embarrassing. What can I say? I have a problem.