The Bachelor finale: also known as the Rise of the Harry Potter Cape

No big surprise that Ben picked Courtney, but I AM surprised that they are still together. Methinks the end is near. After three wasted hours, here's my summation:

Good lord Switzerland is beautiful. I want to go to there. (And this blog is NOT brought to you by Zermatt, as the show was last night.)

Holy zip-up sweaters, Ben. (But not holey. I don't think.) Also holy fancy gondola.

You just knew that as much as Ben's sister was saying she would hate Courtney that she would end up "loving" her. Barf.

Thank god we got a helicopter ride around the one-hour mark - you know you were waiting for one, too.

Why were both ladies wearing capes. Seriously - Gwyneth's looked cool at the Oscars, but these were way too Hogwarts for me. Odd.

Was kind of hoping that we would also get the very first rejection helicopter (as opposed to the rejection limo) after Lindzi got the boot, but no. She gave her goodbyes before heading down the mountain. Dangit.

I think Courtney is the first girl to wear black (and long black gloves?!?!) to Engagement Point (and nice touch with the Matterhorn in the background). Very fitting.

Did like the ring, though - well done, sir. And thanks ABC for freaking flying Neil Lane himself into Switzerland. They don't have a jeweler there??

After the Rose - again, was hoping for much more dirt/yelling/possibly a bitch-slap. Loved Courtney's dress. Agree that she was abandoned by Ben. Whose hair still looks redonk. Odd time-filler using Ashley and JP. And where was Lindzi? Probably thanking her lucky stars she made it out scot-free.

I'm thanking MY lucky stars this season is over - but what in the world will I do on Monday nights now??

And finally: Please. Will someone I know apply for Bachelor Pad. Yessssss.