Going over the sea?

[mandark20]

Why and what exactly happens when they go over the from the grey havens? Is there a destination? Is it the same when Legolas and Gimli go many years later? Thanks.

Also, is there a Tolkien or LOTR faq on the book itself? Thanks.

[bmilder]

I believe when they travel over the seas, they eventually reach the Undying Lands. If you've read the Silmarillion this is detailed there.

[mandark20]

but why do they go? Frodo in particular, and also Gandalf, elrond, etc. Gandalf's job is done, I know, but the others?

[Morkhon]

They went to Valinor where all elves go. The only Tolkien faq I've found (even though I'm sure there are many) is here www.daimi.aau.dk/~bouvin/tolkienfaq.html (http://www.daimi.aau.dk/~bouvin/tolkienfaq.html)

[Shanamir Duntak]

I suggest you read the silmarillion, you'll most probably find many of your answers there.

[webwizard333]

I like to think of it as going to a pre-heaven.

[Shanamir Duntak]

Well... elves do not go to heaven...
That's men gift.

[Turambar6]

They would of gone to Eressa because mortals weren't allowed in Valinor

[Shanamir Duntak]

In some rare exceptions....