today was the day for the medieval festival at the cloisters. we've gone every year for the past four or five years. janet was up late putting the finishing touches on tunics and camille's dress. (ah! i don't have a separate picture of it. i hope janet posts later. camille's dress was stunning.)
on our way to the train . .
half the train was full of festival goers! we were also serenaded by drummers and an accordionist.
there were many, many people there! it gets more crowded every year.
we had a sandwich packed for korrina (she slept at a friend's house last night). she was supposed to meet us at our picnic spot, but didn't make it before m, c and i had to leave for the nutcracker rehearsal. luckily, we ran into her near the exit. she was with the two little boys she takes care of once or twice a week. they were watching her friend who was sword fighting. she said she was exhausted from running after them! i was happy to see her and to get a picture of the three of them in their medieval dress.
greg picked us up with the car and as we drove cross-town, two dancers replaced the medieval girls in the backseat.
i thought the clouds were beautiful on the ride home. this is 9th avenue at about 27th or 29th street.
My son would have loved this. He's always been interested in the Middle Ages. My Dad has been to the Cloisters and was very impressed. He didn't know that something like this could exist in this country.
ReplyDeleteyou know what's embarrassing?! the girls and i haven't been inside! i've heard how beautiful it is. we had better go soon!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that how it always is: Locals sometimes miss the big attractions and need some visitors to actually see them! We live close to Niagara Falls (well, about 2 hours away), but we had not gone until earlier this year and we've lived here for ten years!
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