Sometimes life likes to play little jokes. Like scheduling hospital operations in the same week I’m supposed to go medieval camping and teach two demonstrations on medieval medicine. Good heavens. Yesterday I didn’t think I’d make it, but today is a new day and a much, much better one. It’s amazing what a whole lot of rest and good sleeps will do for a body.
I took things slow and steady and bit by by everything came together. My gear is all packed, medieval medicines made, notes printed. I think I’m set.
I’m really looking forward to our weekend getaway, cozy winter nights sleeping in our oh-so-warm Bedouin tent, foggy mornings around the campfire, late nights sipping homemade mead and swapping stories before bed.
Last year was my first time teaching medieval medicine and I was so nervous I nearly made myself sick. This year is different. This year I know my material well and the recipes and uses just come to mind naturally. This year I get to relax and enjoy it, delighting children with talk of bone saws and stitching them up with horse hair, meeting people from all over the world, visiting the myriad camps and learning as much as I can.
Mostly I’m excited to spend time with my Bear and our dear friends. It’s lovely to be with comfy folks, isn’t it? With people who love you and tease you and are glad you’re around. It’s the best medicine.
Wishing you a beautiful weekend with people who love you. xo
Enjoy your time amongst good company Krista. I am glad to hear you are feeling that much better.
Thank you so much, @disqus_2LQ5qLN5aY:disqus 🙂 We had a fantastic time. 🙂
Sleeping in a tent, talking about your natural remedies is just what’s good for you. Have the best time!
You are so right, @disqus_v9uRgGTGfe:disqus Wonderful medicine for body and soul. 🙂
You’re enjoying life to the fullest, Krista! Keep well 🙂
Julie
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Thank you, @GourmetGetaway:disqus 🙂 I will do my very best. 🙂
the merry heart also is such good medecine… happy camping!
It sure is, dear Susan. 🙂 XO
Wishing you a wonderful wellness weekend!
Thank you, @liz_posmyk:disqus The first day was a bit rough, but each day got better and better. 🙂
The pot of honey looks gorgeous. I’m so glad you’re well enough to attend the camp. Good luck with your teaching and I’m glad you’re feeling relaxed about it xx
I love that pot too, Hotly Spiced. 🙂 I had to keep reminding people not to taste it or there wouldn’t have been any left!
Glad you are healed enough to go away for the weekend 🙂
Thank you, Tandy, I’m so glad I was too. 🙂
Some of those implements (weapons?) look positively gruesome. I’m quite happy my ancestors saw off those mediaeval treatments, not to mention invasions, civil wars etc 😉
Aren’t they horrifying, @Kayrpea61:disqus ? Thankfully they had really good anesthetic that would knock people out for 3-5 days, so the operations weren’t as traumatic as the instruments make them look. 🙂
It sounds wonderful! I hope you have a lovely time!
Thank you, Marie! It was fantastic. 🙂
YAY! Cant wait to hear about your weekend. Hope it was fun filled. Glad you are feeling better. Cant believe the weekend is done already! Wishing you a beautiful week. xx
It was really wonderful, @disqus_o9c9vkchcC:disqus A great blend of fun and relaxation. 🙂
So glad to hear you’re feeling better!! Have fun this weekend!
Thank you, @joanneeatswellwithothers:disqus I had such a great time. 🙂
That sounds so cozy and rich. I love that you are more familiar this year and it is just part of you. XO
Me too, @breannemosher:disqus It’s so nice to not be stressed about it anymore. 🙂