Have you been to a Renaissance Festival? Specifically, the Maryland Renaissance Festival? No? Then you're missing out. It's a medieval wonderland filled with street performers, artisan shops, jousting expositions, theater shows, mazes, slides, awesome food, elephant rides, and more corseted and pantalooned figures than you can shake a meat skewered stick at.
I've only been a few times, but I this year's trip was especially memorable (and not just because I was wearing the coolest, most appropriate hat ever.)
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we ran into Bo and Daron! yay! |
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so much foods on sticks |
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macaroni and cheese on a stick |
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it was delicious |
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Mel and Phil and the Lady and the Tramp jumbo turkey leg maneuver |
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Sir Bo-Clops tries to cut a short cut through the maze |
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camel |
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a little known fact about Mel's boyfriend Phil is that he used to be a King at Medieval Times. I make him recite his King's dialogue in his King's voice whenever I see him. It's impressive. |
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so super serious. for serious. |
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2 girls, 1 knight |
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Mary with Matt, her and Lance's metal-smith friend who made Lance's wedding ring |
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Mary's new favorite key chain |
It's a blast and a half. Get thee to the Fair!
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