Following A Treasure Map

Dear Traveler,

I always come across the most interesting things!  This time,  because of a treasure map!

I don't remember if this map was given to me, or if I found it, but it was fun following it and finding the treasure.   I was at Riverwood  and the map was showing a picture of a huge log across the river somewhere,from the logging mill. 

I was trying to decide if I wanted to swim over, or walk down to the bridge to cross over. I was excited and wanted to get there as soon as possible so I swam over.  I shook myself as dry as possible and started wandering around, looking for the right log. 

A fox scampered by, which startled me,  and since I didn't need any archery practice,  I let him run free.  They are too cute to kill anyway,  unless you absolutely need a fox pelt.  I did keep my eye out for a deer, though, because I had my taste set for deer meat for dinner that evening.  There were some pretty pink and blue spiky flowers growing all around which made a lovely setting. I wanted to pick some to take home and put in a vase on the table in front of the fireplace, but decided I was taking too much time. The sun was getting lower and it soon would be dark. I knew I would be walking back by way of the bridge. I might be loaded down with deer meat,  and treasure,  and who knew what might be lurking in the river in the dark!

Finally I saw this huge log, with green moss and mushrooms growing on it. The largest end looked like it had come out of the ground, roots and all. It had been there for a long time, I could tell. I walked around the the large end, which was hollow from rot, and so large I could walk inside it for a little ways if I stooped down,  like I was sneaking.  Just within my reach was a chest!!

I opened it and began rummaging through it, excited for what I would find.  There was some coins, and a few potions. The two things I especially like to find when I'm out and about. There was a few ingredients,  which are always good to have more of. I don't remember what else was in there,  but it was such fun to follow an actual treasure map and really find a treasure!!

I put the things in a pouch, and wandered up the hillside a little ways, hoping to find some deer that might be coming down to the river for their evening drink. Sure enough there was a family strolling down,  nibbling at the grasses as they made their way down to the water. There was a large male with a large rack!  Then a female and two babies.  I stood entranced.  They were so majestic and pretty. And they were a family!!  My appetite for deer meat for dinner suddenly left me.  How could I kill that majestic looking beast, a father protecting and providing for his family?!  And the female...well, she was a mother, and her babies needed her.  The babies...well,  they were just too cute!!

Oh well,  I'm sure I'll have something in the cupboard to eat. I know I have vegetable soup!