We chose a brisk, cloudy Saturday to venture out for a quick time warp.
Our day of history led us all the way to the province of Noord-Brabant. After 3 trains and a ferry, we finally found ourselves at Loevestien Castle .
In celebration of the castle's 651st year, organizers held a weekend-long medieval festival, complete with falconers, lute players and of course, a few knights on horseback.
We wandered all around the castle grounds, caught glimpse of gorgeous owls and other birds of prey, enjoyed a few bock beers and even watched a jousting tournament! Sure, it's kind of nerdy, but I love discovering history and engaging with open-air museums and the like.
Fun fact: Built to fortify the point where the provinces of Gelderland, Brabant and South Holland meet, this castle also happens to be where Hugo de Groot escaped from imprisonment.