Germany really knows how to put on a good festival. At Christmas you can't drive through even the smallest of towns without reading an advertisement for their Christmas market. Summer is no different. Each city has either a medieval festival, a town festival, a kinder festival or some sort of market each weekend. We headed up to Nabburg for their medieval festival and had lots of fun. The festival included jugglers, musicians, knights in shining armor, washer maids that flung water at you as you passed by their booth and of course lots of yummy food. The boys loved playing all the medieval games but I think their favorite part was when they were allowed to run and knock down a row of knights (along with about 30 other kids!)
It's really great to attend one of these festivals and think about all the history that is all around you as you walk on cobblestone streets and look up at the old buildings.
We also went to the medieval festival in Weiden which wasn't nearly as good but still lots of fun. We head over to Weiden every Sunday to listen to a free concert in the park. We usually bring a picnic and spend some time at the playground or take a walk along the river. I'm so glad that we live in a place that offers so much culture and fun activities so close to home.
that looks like so much fun!!!
ReplyDeletei am so sad that i missed it. boooooo.
what time are you guys coming in by the way? i need to call you tomorrow.
lurv you!