Daily musings next to the fire by Boromir, son of Denethor Steward of Gondor on his way to Imladris, occurring in the time immediately preceding the events of the War of the Ring.

Week 1

Day 1

Since I've been wandering the wilderness for weeks now, I thought I'd start organising my usual rambling internal monologue into a log, a mental journal of sorts that I will use to remember the events of each day in a condensed form. All too often, an over-busy day will blur together and I will forget some important task I have been assigned- no more! I will be more organised!

Today, I continued to walk purposely towards Imladris, which according to my calculations has been moving around with surprising speed for a settled community.

Note to self- get better directions when next travelling halfway across the continent for a dream.

Note to self- request that Elrond invent neon lighting and place well-lit trail from Minas Tirith to Imladris.

Note to self- bring deck of cards next quest.

Day 2

Was standing by river, wishing for GPS, and horse pushed me in. Have decided that horse is evil and must be destroyed once I reach Imladris.

Note to self- bring wetsuit next quest

Day 3

Spent yesterday working out where I was- concluded that way to Imladris was past river. Dragged horse across a ford- horse tried to drown me, again- am once again wet. Am developing odd rash on legs from walking in wet clothes.

Note to self- find kingsfoil to make paste for rash

Day 4

Horse knocked me over again - cunningly disguised as a stumble, but I know what he's up to. Rash v. itchy today.

Note to self- do not confuse kingsfoil with maresbreath, that identical plant I'm allergic to

Day 5

Lost again. Found a rabbit caught in a hunter's trap. Rabbit scubbo surprisingly good. Horse kicked me, am now developing bruise on leg. Rash v. painful

Note to self- find kingsfoil to treat maresbreath rash

Day 6

Have moved away from crumbly ground near river- can finally ride horse. Horse has developed penchant for riding at speed under low-lying branches- fell off horse and hit head. Have decided to walk back to Gondor after Imladris.

Day 7

Rash finally healed- bruise on head still v. painful. Discovered small village- been walking in the wrong direction. This v. bad news- must cross river again. Have decided to stop remembering each day, as will inevitably kill horse & be forced to carry bags to Imladris.