Aliskye: Through the Looking Glass

I have been walking through the Old Forest which is oppressive and strange and it is difficult to keep up my spirits (and continue to track the Hobbits through the closely forested wood).  After a time I finally come to the River Withywindle and Old Man Willow which tries to eat me.  I contemplate retaliation when Tom Bombadil arrives.

Eowyn Challenge, Bag End to Rivendell 458 miles, 98 miles done, 360 to go)

My travels in the last few days have brought me to  the end of the woods and into some farmlands.  I've passed through turnip fields (which can be quite lovely with enough butter and cheese) and have met and talked with Farmer Maggot.  He is most closed-mouthed and I am certain he is keeping something from me.  Perhaps the whereabouts of Frodo and his companions.  I bid him good-day and headed on to take the Buckleberry Ferry across the river.  At last I've arrived at Crickhollow only to find the house abandoned.  I am most disturbed and uncertain of my further road. 

Eowyn Challenge, Bag End to Rivendell 458 miles, 73 miles done, 385 to go)

It was cool this morning when I set out from my camp, but the day became hot and dry as the sun rose high.  I shall try making better time in the morning and early evening and spending the hottest part of the day sewing 'pon a new kirtle.  I've reached the Stock Road and will camp here for the night.

(Eowyn Challenge, Bag End to Rivendell 458 miles, 14 miles done, 444 to go)