[Galadriel55]

Since it seems like the Quiz room is being revived, I thought I'll pull out this more low-stake game.


Places to go on holiday in Middle-earth
1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)
4. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond (whether you enjoy marveling at one of the wonders of Middle-earth and spelunking it's recesses, traveling to the fabulous Tower of Orthanc and speculating on its legendary construction, rafting down the Adorn and Angren Rivers to explore Andrast-perhaps you'll glimpse a sight of rumored Pukel-men, relaxing atyour simple yet comfortable hostel near Helm's Deep while viewing the reconstructed Battle of Helm's Deep battlefield, or [for the more adventurous] traveling to the Forest of Dimholt to take one...two...three? steps into The Paths of the Dead---if you dare! Yes, Aglarond has it all).
5. Lothlórien (warning: visitors may not want to ever come back from their holiday. Also, please pay attention to the following announcement from the customs office regarding imported goods*: "The only evil found in Lothlórien is the one you bring with you!")
*or actually, evils...
6. The Shire (for those who like to eat, relax and alo for those who need a little quiet time. Good for those with small children.)
7. Erebor&Dale (the wonders of craftsmanship and architecture, combined with excursion to the legendary places such as the remains of the hidden back door, and the tomb of Thorin Oakenshield, plus you can buy incredible masterwork if not magical items at local markets)
8. Princess Arwen Line--- Embark at the Grey Havens after stopping by Tower Hills for roadside stanbds featuring Farmer Maggot's Gourmet Mushrooms. Shore leave at Andrast to visit ruins of Pukel-Men. Sail up the Great River to the Falls of Rauros. On the way back stop at Minas Tirith for scheduled tour attendance at King Elassar's weekly audience. If signed up for southern tour leg sail past Far Harad for nighttime sky watching (where the stars are different).
9. The Blue Mountains: Catch up on your skiing and visit the dwarven curio shops. Enjoy the bucolic, slower paced life, with settlements of men, elves, and dwarves all nearby. The Shire is only a short travel away.
10. Rohan: If pony-trekking through the Shire is a little tame and leisurely for you, come for a horse-riding break in the grasslands of Rohan. Ride the noblest and most beautiful beasts this side of the Sundering Seas, with expert training from the Eored. Take in the White Mountains, canter by the mouths of the Entwash, gallop to the Hornburg, and return to great hospitality each evening: heroic tales, ale, mead-tasting and hearty banquet fare in the resplendent hall under the banner of the white stallion.
11. The Great Middle-Earth Paragliding Race-1st Age version:
(Getting clearance from the valar to enter the race is a must)
Start at Taniquetil. Glide across to the Mountains of Mithrim. Beware of dragons and Giant Eagles as you then coast from Beleriand to Mount Gundabad. Perhaps the most dangerous leg is Gundabad to Caradhras (esp. as the race is held in winter). Caradhras to the Lonely Mountain and then to, you guessed it, Mount Doom. (Warning! There are said to be strange wrinkled reptile-like giant birds who like to interfere with participants). Ride shore winds across to Andrast before the final challenging leg back to Amon Uilos.
12. The Morgul Vale Historical Tour: for all history nerds out there! Learn about the founding and history of Minas Ithil and how it became Minas Morgul. Climb the famous steps braved by Frodo and his companions in the quest of the Ring. See with your own eyes the true majesty of the places you read about in books! [in small font: warning: travelers may grow extra limbs as result of toxic radiation levels. Bring your own water, local supplies still contaminated. Remaining in close proximity to the tower for prolonged periods of time has biological effects similar to intense chemotherapy. We are not responsible for loss of health or life as result of the tour.]