Let your imagination loose as Rhian and I take you on our special journey back to medieval days, where danger lurked, and black knights rescued fair maidens.
Time travel back
It was an ominous Sunday when Rhian and I were transported back through time to a place called Stirling Square in Guildford. A Market place was where we were headed but this was no ordinary common market. As we strolled through this magical Trellis walkway, covered in ancient purple wisteria, we were somehow transported back in time!
Before us were villagers and peasants dressed in period clothing from days of yore. Maidens in beautiful long dresses and tunics, with several wearing fashioned hats of that era. Men wore attire suited for the roles they played back in the fifteen hundreds. It was indeed a sight to be seen. Various entertainers and court jesters played a merry jig and sang funny ditty’s through folk songs around the village green.
Markets of yesteryear
As Rhian led me through this quizzical place, commoners and peasant folk were busily selling their wares and goods, trying to make a living.
I chanced upon a fair maiden who was selling finely hand-crafted leather hats and goods, which would surely stand the test of time.
My focus was drawn to the sound of clanging metal and tapping of iron as it gives way to the solid and foreboding blacksmith, yielding the red-hot glowing metal into his desired shape by beating it with his hefty hammer. It was certainly hard laborious work back then.
A Medieval battle
Our attention was drawn to a duel and then battle that was to be held in the town quarter. Onlookers watched as the opponents came together to fight for their cause and justification.
Weapons and tools of varying types were being swung and cast upon one another. Yells and battle cries echoed across the land. Even maidens, or more correctly wenches, were called to action! Yes, even back then women fought for their rights and for justice to prevail!
The Black Knight
Travelling away from the dangerous battle, Rhian led me toward a large, curious figure standing still and silent.
Luckily for me, I chanced a safety charm that Merlin the Wizard must have put on me as I was meandering through the village. For unbeknownst to me, this black figure was indeed the black knight.
Known in history for masking his identity, using this anonymity for misdeeds, along with the occasional maiden rescue or fighting a fiery dragon. Still safely cloaked with Merlin’s spell, I gathered enough courage to stand next to this intimidating character.
The Roman Empire
Making our way back through time, we were fortunate to chance across some helpful Roman Soldiers, who thought Rhian and I were in peril with the Black Knight.
Offering us lodging for the night and some food in the Roman quarters before we set off on our journey once more.
Both Rhian and I being of strong stature, thanked the chivalrous Roman soldiers and went on our way.
Time to come back
Time travel is certainly exhausting for both the mind and body. Taking in the new surroundings, way of living and being in peril with life threatening fights. Spells being cast and coming face to face with the Black Knight, is more adventure in one day that I am used to. Let alone, poor Rhian. She was truly brave as she led me through the bustling fascination of colours, costumes and sounds scattered throughout the day.
We followed our noses that led us to the village cooking area. Taking a well-deserved rest and eating some tasty gruel from the cooking pot, while listening to a merry jig, we regained enough strength to get transported back to the future of present day.
The End
Thank you for being brave enough to travel back in time with me and share in my adventure. Please let me know if you enjoy these adventures or contact me if there is any thing in particular that you would like to ask me.
I am here to share insights into my life and tools I use to help me stay in a good mindset. A comment on my face book page under the corresponding post would be great, or email me on this website.
I do appreciate and love your company.
Next time, I will take you on that blind date that I promised you.
Love and laughter
Colleen Ashby
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