Visited by Vikings

We decided to host a small street party next to this lovely doll theater workshop. A cozy event inspired by  past events and pleasantries. We simply put out some tables and chairs, invited stone people over and had a great time. We also convinced some random people passing by.
The workshop is an old building with a colorful history, where many theatre props and plays have been made. Some other lovely people took it over and kept the workshop going.

I am totally going to use their theatrical knowledge to improve my performance as the Monkey King. After all I need to be. better. However the amount of cleaning going on around here has made things a bit busy and clearing out crap does take its tall.

In the beginning of June a viking festival is held at the outskirts of Bergen, near a farm high school. The area itself is a museum next to a beautiful bay by the sea. With lush green trees and historical buildings, next to a farm. Perfect for setting up white cloth tents and booths. Which also function as a popular bading spot in an affluent neighborhood.
 People from far and near travel there. It's an event where people can peddle products, enjoy merry music and other activities. Such as archery and dueling. There was also a  longboat there that took visitors for a ride. A thing of note is that the entrance fee is very low, the location is lovely and buses are plentiful. There is also a parking lot there.



On the bus ride over there I met two lovely ladies waking around barefoot, with a big backpack, while carrying both shield and sword. I suppose shield maidens is an appropriate term. They where a bit uncertain about were they where going. We also met several other viking dressed folks.

Food was also sold there, despite the burn ban, they brought an electrical grill instead. They sold meat boiled in beer, glazed with honey and served in a burger bun.
Unfortunately I also came across some gorgeous wooden cursive bows, is just too expensive. Ironically enough arrows are cheaper and more plentiful online, then the local stores. So much for supporting Norwegian stores.

Several events went on through the days. Viking wrestling known as glimar was a big draw. It's matches where bare chested people clinch, until one wins based on some quirky rules.




One thing that always irks me with reenactment and that is people too hung up on historical accuracy. So engrossed that they will make an scene if someone is wearing a digital watch. My pal went to the late night feast, where they all drank, ate meat and was merry. Aside from that one guy making a fuzz. His angry complaint was shut down by loud drinking buddies of my friend enjoying his company.