The event felt rather cute and small; we gradually developed a consensus that it was probably about the size of an average Carolingian event, but spread over *such* a large site that it felt a tad empty. Not quite what I was expecting (especially since the other event I'd been to there -- Stonemarche Investiture -- was several times larger), but it made for a relaxed atmosphere that suited me fairly well.
The primary topic of conversation was the all-enveloping miasma -- heatwave-grade temperatures and high humidity kept the energy levels a bit low. That said, it was good practice for Pennsic, and I wasn't really all that miserable. I do need to get back into the habit of hydrating properly at summer events, though, and I need to find some sort of handwork for quiet afternoons like that. Maybe it's time to pull out the chip-carving bag and try doing that a little more seriously.
As I had expected in hanging out with greater Moomba, we ate very well. Particular highlights included the gooey stuffed dates from
The primary entertainment of the day was the Royal Equestrian Championship, which was fascinating to watch. I marvel at the skill of some of the riders -- seeing