Continuing our trip back in time through my past few weekends in Germany, the weekend before we went to Strasbourg, we went with some friends to a local medieval festival at nearby Lichtenberg Castle in Kusel. I'd been to Renaissance Fests in the States and thought they were pretty entertaining, but there was something about being at a Medieval Festival in a medieval castle that made me feel like I'd actually been transported into the 1300s.
It was a blustery day, but the rain held out and we had a great time eating white sausage and apfelkringels (apples encased in a fried pastry--sort of like an apple-filled beignet), perusing the vendors' wares, and exploring the ruins of the old castle. We all cracked up when we realized we'd been standing in front of the sausages cooking over an open fire marveling for about five minutes, all, "Wow, people here cook with FIRE??? Amazing..."
We wrapped up our medieval time traveling with a little sword fighting show and a bit more shopping where I managed to score a gorgeous handwoven basket for 10 Euro. It has joined my Charleston sweetgrass basket on the kitchen counter and makes a perfect fruit basket. I just found out from a friend that Lichtenberg Castle has a tasty restaurant on site with a nice view over the valley, so I think we'll be heading back soon for a date night.
That festival looks soooo cool! Glad you a good time!
Posted by: thoughtsappear | July 11, 2012 at 04:37 PM
That last pic is adorable :) Glad you're having so much fun!
Posted by: Katie | July 11, 2012 at 06:20 PM
I totally drooled at the thought of apple filled beignets!
I love old castles. I've never been to a medieval festival but I think they would be incredibly fun. Hope you guys get to head out again for a date night :)
Posted by: Solange | July 11, 2012 at 06:54 PM
just repair the coil
Posted by: Old Warrior | July 12, 2012 at 04:16 PM
This looks like it was such a fun day. You look awesome, too!
Posted by: Melissa | July 12, 2012 at 04:17 PM