The highlight of the printed itinerary, the Medieval Banquet
didn’t disappoint. Dressed in our finery, we were greeted by the participants
in medieval dress, calling us all Milady and Milord. We had a cup of warm mead in
the garden to the strains of Celtic harp and fiddle music before entering the hall of long
tables and benches that faced a raised stage. We sipped a delicious tomato soup out of small ceramic bowls, followed by a fresh greens salad, either a salmon or beef main course, and a tasty dessert. Once again, there was gluten-free bread. After dinner the waitresses and the Butler put on a musical show
with Irish step dancing, singing, and more fiddle music.
Pat and Sandy Smith, from our group, celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary, were chosen to be the
King and Queen of our tour group. Each of the four tour groups had a king and queen–complete with robes and crowns–all of whom were celebrating multiple years of marriage–and they were all introduced to the assembly. The
oldest couple had been married for sixty years.
It was very well done and much more fun than any of us anticipated – a
highlight of the trip so far.
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| This duo accompanied our meal as well. |
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| We mingled and sipped mead while waiting for the four tour groups to assemble. |
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| Three of the lovelies who acted, sang and danced for us. |
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| A jolly time was had by all. |
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