So, had I been in Cape Town this weekend, I can say with some confidence that I would have seen this.
I would have swum in that cage on the right.
That could even have been my arm.
But I wasn't in Cape Town. I was in Scotland.
So instead I went to the Linlithgow jousting tournament (as you do), and saw a knight in shining armour...
men wielding swords...
and men on horses wielding long pokey objects.
All great fun. And I didn't even get seasick!As an aside, the duel re-enactment involved much hurling of period abuse. Bambi was clearly paying attention.
Mummy, what's a fornicator?
Help!
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wow! what if you combine the two events?
the jousters came out on horseback in their scottish lederhosen. they bowed their heads, raised their long pokey things, spurred the horses...and then a shark cut through the water!
it'd be great.
i mean, and then a shark cut through the crowd!
because obviously they weren't jousting in the water. that'd just be silly.
Yes Laurie, jousting in water would be a bit silly - unless they were spearfishing a re-enactment. Hmmm, maybe that's a bit silly too...
Wow.. those pictures are fantastic! What did your brother (was it your brother?) say about the experience? I want to do that. I'd be terrified, but I would still like to do it.
Those sharks are fantastic. Not sure I'd have the nerve to get in the cage, mind you.
HI Dee. He said that he was so relieved to get into the water after having been queasy for much of the boat trip, that he didn't worry about the getting eaten thing at all.
Interestingly Rob, he also said that the viewing from the cage wasn't that much more dramatic than the viewing from the boat.
Just found your blog from the Top Blog Mag rolls. Seems you have quite the exciting activities in your family! I'll be back for more!
I feel the adrenaline rush right here - just looking at those pics of the sharks!
Jousting? - sorry - doesn't quite have the same thrill - and as for Bambi's new vocab? - Poor you! ;)
Thanks Beth - hope to see you again soon.
Hi there. Really like the blog, and the premise that we have all ended up somewhere we never expected to be.
good old scotland - coming up with great entertainment. we saw dolphins in scotland - that was amazing! i would love to go in the cage though... terrifying but amazing i should think
dolphins? or was it whales?... i can't remember...
Hi Annie - not quite the same as getting within a few meters of a knight to be sure!
Thanks Elaine. NExt stop Nairobi - and I didn't see that one coming either!
Hi Elsie. I was thinking about it - when you're on the boat there's nothing between you and the sharks (think Jaws and you'll know what I mean). When you're in the cage you're protected by thick, tooth resistant bars. I'm honestly not sure which would be more scary. But I'd love to do both!
At least you got a knight in shining armour in Scotland with long pokey things.
Hi Gwen. Down girl! Oh dear, and now I've also just noticed the position of that dagger in the dueling photo... oh dear!
Amazing pictures. So, the long pokey objects. Weren't you a bit curious?
Crystal xx
Hi Crystal - you lot are making me blush! No, the advertising potential of pokey objects had escaped me.
And what did you reply to Bambi? Lovely post.
When are you off to Nairobi, btw?
Hi Iota - something about going to see the horsies. Coward that I am. Your question is timeous - we booked the tickets today - 2nd of Sept. Not long.
Interesting blog...hope there will be more from other lands you travel..
Thanks Zinta - no stopping me now... (I like ellipses too!)
Gracious! Those sharks look HUGE!!!! I don't think I'd even be in a cage with them! Shudder!!
Just found your blog and it's great! Thanks for sharing!
And thank you for visitng Jen e.
So what did you say? to the fornicator question I mean? I have friends who explain all things to their children regardless, things I'd rather my kids found out courtesy of gossips with mates. I'm sure they squirm less then? than if we explained everything in earnest detail? I'm off the Mummy Laid an Egg school - Babette Cole - read it? brilliant.
Those two sword fighters were FANTASTIC! I particularly loved the old man in the pantaloons.
Hi Mem. I love Babette Cole. As far as the question is concerned, I hedged completely - 'it means he's a bad man, honey' or some such - which was the intent behind the word, if not its actual meaning. She's two and a half! Then it was a hasty trot to see the horses...
Hi Katie. He was fantastic. But I am glad I wasn't one of the (many) women he pulled out of the crowd in the course of their duel.
How odd that we were both there!
Nairobi? How exciting! Best of luck - what an adventure...
Great piccies, btw
Let me think... sharks or men in shining armor. I have to go with the knight! Wonderful photographs! Oh dear Bambi! he he
We have something called a "Renassaince Festival" every year that runs every weekend in the Fall for 2 months. I first went when I was 16 or so and LOVED it!! The last time we went was when I was pregnant with my first and I was just telling Hubby that we ought to go this Fall with the girls. After seeing your photos, we WILL go this Fall!!
I'll be sure to take pics and post on my own blog! Thanks for the little traveling you let me do, via your pics. I can just imagine myself with those sharks! Yikes!
Yes Debio, we're passing through Dubai en route.
Lady M - have knight in shining armour sorted. Would now like a shark!
Hi Jenny - looking forward to your period piece.
And there I was all excited about touching a manta ray today at a theme park.
I want a shark!
What fun! I bet Bambi would have loved the jousting tournament at Linlithgow? The sharks look scary. Don't think I'd have the nerve to get in one of those cages. Like your photos. So much colour and life!
These pics are super. I shall call my son Max to show him, he will love them all.
Misssy - careful what you wish for...
Motheratlarge - After she got her head around the horses wearing clothes she had a great time.
Hi Max - tell your Mom I love her blog.
Sharks or men in kilts (there were kilts there, right?)
I know which one I'd have gone for.
Clue, not the sharks.
And how did you answer Bambi's question?
Kids are so funny. :)
Wow! I think I'd feel more at home in scotland, frankly...
awesome blog
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