Journey to Erebor

The Woods

I had fresh bread , some bright, orange, carrots and a bowl of delicious grape pudding served.I had a busy day ahead,I had to pack all the required food and water for my long journey and I could not contain my excitement.I told Butterbur about by journey and he sounded quite happy too.the generous inn keper offered to pack all the food needed for at least 3 days.I thanked him with all my heart and looked at the eventful road ahead of me,it was interesting and I am sure it will be a memorable one too.I bid butterbur a fond farewell and set off early.The road was deserted and it was just me on a long journey but a magnificent prize awaited me at the end.

As the day progressed the sun was too harsh and the clouds just dispersed,I walked on and on under the blazing,yellow sun until I couldn't bear it.It was mid-day and the perfect time to have lunch.I had a skimpy meal of potatoes and nuts and followed the east-west road revived by the thought of the huge,opulent doors of Erebor welcoming me.

I planned to reach Chetwood and spend my night there.I could see the dark forest near the horizon, I could make it there.I marched ahead with nobody or nothing accompanying me except some cheerful birds chirping and sluggish snails dozing.It was weary and tedious but nothing could dampen my spirit.

Happily,I reached chetwood by nightfall.I had dinner, just a bowl of hot soup.This beach-brown forest was a woody heaven,the cool breeze rustled the foilage and the silver moonlight streamed in.it was beautiful.Surprisingly,there were berries and nuts in the aged trees and the leafy undergrowth.

With the merry crackling of the fire and the rustling of the leaves I shut my eyes and dreamt of reaching Erebor...