On the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd, I returned to the Texas Renaissance Festival. 2 words can sum up the weekend:wet and dreary. But that seems to describe this season as a whole. Saturday had very good crowds but it was grey and it was raining on and off even though it was suppose to be overcast. By the end of the evening, there was light but perpetual rain so the grounds were muddy by Sunday morning. Sunday was intermittently damp and misty, light rain and then heavy showers, swinging back and forth. Still I managed to see some new acts and such and experience some good moments.

The previous description and all these wonderful images are brought to you by Frank Hui. Because of his devotion, I have nothing to add. --Robyn Sotherby

For information regarding the faire, check out the Texas Renaissance Festival's Official Website .

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Cast members after morning dance	Music of the Spheres. They sell splendiferous sounding chimes. Great on these drab weekends	They have a bell tower with these giant chimes that you can ring	The Shantyman joining Bard O'Neil during her morning set
Kyle, Joseph & David (from the Colorado Faire) doing the Rob Roy thing	These lovely fairies are dancing along to...	...the rapturous sounds of Cantiga and Owain Phyfe	They can't help but move along w/the music
Other fairies engaging in a contest	They seem to have lost the game ball	It seems to be an odd mix of cricket and badminton	During some miserable weather Queen Anne's Lace sing about Spring and sunshine
Maritabeth Carruthers and the Shantyman	Iris and Rose, bawds w/balls	The Suffering Brothers at the Last Supper Stage. The ground had become extremely saturated by this point and really added to their misery	The last image I took before leaving. Her name is Grace. You have to finish on a high note

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