I started the new year at
Paderne, where I attended the Medieval Fair.
Not quite so exciting as last year, when they had jousting, but it was
still a splendid way to start the year. It's a pity the tourist board
is not interested in championing these events and publicising them.
It was a pleasant day, and I wandered around, eating roast pork rolls
and some disgustingly delicious cakes and pastries, listening to the
various bands, and watching the various contests, including archery
contests and sword fights, and an amusing take on exotic dancing, with
some lanky guy wagging his bottom to a flute and tabard.
Have a look at the video, and join me next New Year.
