Monday, 16 August 2010

Knights and Dragons

On Saturday we took the boys to Carrickfergus Castle to look for Knights, Dragons, Pirates, Princesses, Skeletons etc...

First we took a walk around the harbour to see if we could find any pirate ships.

The boys keeping their eyes peeled for approaching pirate ships.


Having no luck on the pirate front we headed into the castle for some Medieval Adventuring. After purchasing our tickets and some (much needed) knights swords in the gift shop we were all set.

Three brave Knights ready for battle.

The boys had a ball. They found most things on their checklist and a few bonuses. Ethans favourite was John de Courcy on his horse.

Ethan and Ollie striking a pose.

They staged battles in various locations aroud the castle much to the amusement of the other visitors.

One of the many 'battles'.

Ethan learned how to load a crossbow

He was a bit dissapointed that he wasn't allowed to fire it.

The twins and I had a game of Medieval style snakes and ladders

Noah refused to put down his sword the whole time.

While Daddy and Ethan dressed up for battle.

{It was't a real axe - I'm not that relaxed!!}
My Husband...

They made lots of new friends...


And after a long day and much excitement my three little Knights had hungry bellies and were ready to go home.

My three knights in shining armour.

1 comment:

  1. Hello! I found you from blog hopping. I love all the pics! My 4yr old is into pirates lately, he would've loved that place! I can tell that your sons did too! That is awesome!!!!

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