The final pics of our excursion — and what an excursion it was.
The jousting tournament finally finished, and the aforementioned hoards of humanity came forth from the arena, in a mad crush. The royalty, whom I had been attempting to photograph all day, were coming towards me, and I tried to capture some good images, but man, they move so fast! I don’t know how they do it carrying all those heavy costumes, either, but they do not mess around. Wherever they are headed, they are on a mission!
At last, I found Geneva with Elizabeth, beside the troubadours, putting on a little show of their own.
Then more sights and sounds, including a nice couple playing the hammered dulcimer, a harpist upon whom I could not resist bestowing a heavenly glow, then we found Megan, and then (Oh Glory and Relief) I had a chance to sit down for the first time in 4 hours, while listening to the fantastic bagpipe band, Tartanic. Loved their fusion of sounds and bought two cd’s.
While I was enjoying some fish and bagpipes, the girls ran off to the archery range, and later I found them giggling their faces off at the Insulter (where, once again, I was thankful for the restraints placed upon the staff for age-appropriate humor!). After watching him get pelted with tomatoes for a while, we made our way to the exit.
As we approached the gate, I could not resist one last photo of what for me, for most of the morning, was the most elusive sign in the whole place…
(If you did not read my nota bene and other non-festival-related commentary, you can do so here.)
Linda
24 Mar 2011Some day I hope to get to go to that faire. It looks wonderful! And so much bigger than ours! Meanwhile, though, I love the intimacy of our local faire and the delight of making friends that I see from year to year. I’m glad you all had a good day.
nettie
29 Mar 2011Oh I didn’t see that you commented here! My system isn’t sending me notices for some reason… yeah, it was a great day. My legs were aching to the bone for the next two days, but I’m recovered now. 😀 Hope it wont be 4 more years before we get a chance to go again!