Several of us from APL and my friend Kim got together to visit the annual Maryland Renaissance Faire. There were many great shows, including The Mud Show (no pictures here -- didn't want to get mud on the camera), The Squire on the Wire (witty and talented entertainer), and a jousting tournament. I particularly enjoyed the live demonstrations of glassblowing and coin minting, and at the weaponry shop, I got to hold a replica of Sting. The array of swords and daggers for sale was very impressive.

For lunch, Kim and I got some portabella mushroom sandwiches -- delicious! Later, we snacked on a very anachronistic and ridiculously large ice cream sundae. We closed out the evening with a show by the the Mediaeval Baebes -- a show not to be missed!

	The Squire on the Wire - Balancing on top of a bowling ball! Ye gads!		The Squire on the Wire - Picking up the flaming torches.
	The Squire on the Wire - Juggling the flaming torches!		The Squire on the Wire - Atop the tightrope (being held taut by a volunteer, below).
	The Joust! The knight in green (sorry, don't remember his name) proudly displaying his colors before our corner of the field.		The Joust! Two knights engaged in the time-honored tradition of battering each other senseless with long sticks.
	The Joust! Just after the two knights collided at a gallop, this knight still has his lance.		Kim and Kiri all dressed up for the Faire.
	The Mediaeval Baebes		The Mediaeval Baebes

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