The Texas Renaissance Festival celebrates its 25th year. The setting is the reign of King Henry VIII during his marriage to Anne of Cleves. There is much to see and do on this 50 acre site. There are nearly 200 shops and over a dozen stages with acts that include Ded Bob, the Flaming Idiots, and those rocking pipers, the Rogues. Notable sights include faery folk (both dark and light), specially designed gardens and various demonstrations for your pleasure. As part of the festivities there is a King's Feast done twice each day and the end of the day celebration includes a silver masque put on by the company and a night display of fireworks at the jousting arena.
      As I said previously, TRF can be overwhelming -- which is one of the things I like about it. As with the Palace of Versaille or the Forbidden City, there is a sense that you'll never see all there is to see. It's a feeling I find appealing. Unfortunately, it has the dire effect of wearing you out. This trip was more so, since it was part pleasure and part business. On this trip, I was doing a couple of photo shoots for people such as Queen Anne's Lace, a wonderful singing group which has evolved into a highly entertaining act. I hope many visitors to TRF had a chance to see them as they are guest artists this season on the first, fourth, and sixth weekend. They are the female vocal counterparts to my pals the Corsairs who, of course, are also appearing on site. If you were amongst the fortunate to hear the two groups sing together, then you got an exhilirating and mesmerizing piece of "ear candy." But, I did manage to get around the site and meet most of the friends that were present including Liz, the Renfaire Junkie. I also caught some other acts like the Flying Fish Sailors -- a most original band. Their repertoire can be really off the wall and quirky, but a blast. How I managed all this, I don't know; except I was exhausted by Sunday. I hope you enjoy the photos.

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

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

As Always... click on the image for a larger view...

The new English garden	In there, Queen Anne's Lace performs	Another garden is the rose garden behind the chapel	There my friend Capt. Morgan woos Delia
Friends Andy & Stephanie Winters who patron Chain Maille Fashions. Andy's tights were specially made for him by the Faire Pair.	Another Chain Maille Fashion customer	SCA performs combat demos througout the day	There are different armor styles of choice
There is a Medieval arsenal museum	The weapons vary greatly	A pike lesson in front of the museum

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