Caboolture (Abbey Medieval Fair) 1 – 2 June 2005

We drove down to Gympie, which we had previously visited with Nell and Joan. As far as we can make out, Peter’s grandparents and his father lived in Gympie, where they owned a pub at Glastonbury. We stayed overnight at the Abbey, outside of Caboolture so we could attend the Medieval Fair. This was a fantastic festival, well organised and a lot of fun. As well as the usual entertainment, there were about 15 clubs, representing all aspects of mediaeval life. They set up displays, living in tents for the weekend as knights, fair maidens, Vikings, Saxons, Celts, balladeers, tinkers, tailors, and yes – candle stick makers (not to forget the village idiot)! It is amazing how they have recreated every aspect of medieval life – their clothes, music, food and housing.