Oh, I loved the Silent Realms. Well, my first time going into it, I had no idea what to expect, really - I just remembered from reading beforehand that it would be a place where I wouldn't be able to use my sword. I have to say, I was initially rather freaked out - in a good way. I think I might've actually screamed from being startled when I had gathered all but one of the tears on my first try in Faron and then was caught by one of those guardians. Going through the other Silent Realms was just as exiting for me. In my opinion they were some of the most fun parts of the game and I'm really looking forward to going back through them again. :>