Here below is an excerpt from The Journal of Samwise Gamgee, nightly notes he kept while the journey from Bag End to Rivendell.  (Based on “Flight to the Ford,” The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Atlas of Middle Earth by Karen Fonstad

• Oct. 9 – Day 17 (3rd from Weathertop): 19 miles

(298)
We’re camped now.  Today we followed a wide shallow curving valley.  Finally out of those brambles. Mr. Frodo is hanging on but he looks poorly.  His eyes are all funny and he doesn’t recognize anyone.  It’s like he’s somewhere else. 

Bag End to Rivendell

Miles 279-298*

*Milestones based on

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