lhein na medui

free at last, free of the mountains. It is nice to be out in the open again, so I have paused to rest and write.

Thought the sun has not set yet, it is getting late in the day. Ahead I can see the forest, and what a sight it is! The leaves are gold in the trees, a wonder for the time of year. It is so beautiful, that I will ride to it. I feel the same tug, but I think it is because it looks so sheltered, and I dare not camp out in the open. Not in these wild parts.

But for now I rest. The edge of the forest is at least two miles yet, and I have not stopped walking all day. And I want to allow Tela a short rest before riding again.

Looking at the sun as it descends towards the horizon, I feel at peace somehow. it is probably because I am finally out of the mountains. Out of that 'pass'.

It's funny, there is no pass labeled on the map other than the pass of Caradhras further north, yet you'd think that it would have been found and used before now. Who knows, perhaps the map I have is a little dated.

Well, I will ride now. The sun fast approaches the horizon, and I would like to be under cover of the forest (much bigger than it appears on the map) before dark.

Im nor erin....