Knights Festival

Our friends, the Hubers, invited us to visit them in Garmish and attend the knights festival, Ritter Speile. It is the largest in Europe and I can believe it - there were tons of people dressed up in period clothes, there was a huge parade, a jousting tournament (see video), a great market, and traditional food. Nancy even won a sucker for hitting the target 4 out of 6 times using a bow and arrow! The highlight of the day was the battle complete with guns, cannons, arrows and fighting with all types of weapons (including flails and swords). It was a re-enactment of a battle that happen on that very site! It was great fun and we especially enjoyed the company of our hosts: Robert, Gaby, Florian and Daniela. As usual - there are great pictures!