A Bucket List Item - Medieval Times

Paul and I have wanted to go to Medieval Times for over twenty years - since we first heard tales of the one in Dallas when we were in college.  The cost always put us off.  The day the twins turned 5, we were spending the day in Myrtle Beach, and we finally decided it was the perfect time to have a big splurge and take the family.  After all, the boys and I had spent the whole summer studying the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.  With all this fresh in their minds, we wanted to experience the time period first hand.

 From the moment we sat down at our tables, we were enchanted.  There were no eating utensils - pewter cups, plates and bowls were it.  Our waiter was a squire, who told us a bit about what to expect.

 The first course was a tomato bisque (which you had to drink from your bowl, since there were no spoons), followed by a garlic bread. 

 Meanwhile, I couldn't take my eyes off these gorgeous horses.  Why can't every meal involve such entertainment?  They really knew how to have a feast back in the day!

 We were in the section for the blue knight, so we were to cheer for him, and boo all the others.  Cort really got into the drink toasts, and all evening kept wanting to click glasses.

 Our next course was half a roasted chicken - we were served a lot of food!  Eating chicken with your fingers was interesting.  After that, a roasted potato and bbq ribs followed.  I missed having something green, but understood that this was in keeping with the Middle Ages.  Dessert was an apple puff pastry.

 The food was all very tasty.  The king and queen were gracious and their speech and behavior was in keeping with the day.

 The horses showed off with a few airs above the ground.

And then the falconer came out.  As the falcon soared over our heads while we ate our food, the entire thing felt surreal.

The king was quite impressed with his falconer, and thanked him graciously.

There was much sport after that.

Relay races and the like.

We had fantastic seats - bottom row on the end.  So I was in a prime spot for photos.

The boys were all very impressed with all the jousting.

And when one knight got knocked off, he'd get up and continue the battle on foot.

Sometimes a sword fight was the only way to settle the matter.

I have to say - Paul and I decided after the show that it was worth every single penny.

One of the most fun dinners we have ever had.

As for the boys - they are still asking if the 'bad guy' is still locked up in the dungeon.

And - they want to know when we can go eat in a castle again. 

If it were up to me, we'd dine in castles every night of the week!