Both Lenny and I grew up going to Renaissance Festivals. I clearly remember all the actors and the scenes set up at the Festival. Maybe my favorite memory is of the flower wreath that I got to pick out each visit and wear around my head like a princess. In a land scattered with castles, the English have brought all the pompes and circumstance to castle life. It is really a sight to see!
Lenny and I stopped at Warwick Castle on our way back from the Lake District. They have actors playing scenes as blacksmiths, archers, house servants, and soldiers. Little boys get shields and swords and the little girls go to the princess tower and walk around with either pink shields and swords (a fact that I love!!) or princess hats. In the center field, the children play a 'rat' throwing game! All around are tents with scenes, shops, and sporting events. What fun!
