Red Cathedral

Returning to Elfia Haarzuilens after more than a decade of absence was literally a last minute decision based on the weather forecast ( like: deciding on Friday afternoon to go on Saturday ), but thanks to a very dear friend it was possible & we had a blast. And yes, when I last visited it was still called Elf Fantasy Fair . Eventhough new thematic areas have been added, it wasn't as gigantic & shopping-spree-inducing as during it's biggest years, but hey: at least it's back after a long pandemic and now it has the potential to grow back to it's former collossal glory. Glad to have been there when events rise back up from uncertainty ( I almost said: from the ashes ) like a legendary phoenix. Just like during Trolls et Légendes we had a wheelchair to navigate through the event. Luckily the entire parking, entry, check-in, toilet,.. parts have been optimised for people with disabilities. And there were many wheelchairbound visitors. So a big thumbs up for

You should know that a courtisane is very different from a concubine, yet many people seem to mix both up. The same goes for steampunk and dieselpunk or for pirates and buccaneers,  just to name few. But you know what: when it comes to costuming & enjoying a renaissance fair, I can live with the latter mix-up's. Last weekend was the annual high mass of fantasy costuming in the Lowlands: Elfia .. formerly known as the Elf Fantasy Fair .. and before putting my thoughts about the event on the screen let me inform you: All photos are HERE on Flickr A short video will go to Clapper & maybe Instagram (once the photos are ready) Updates on my progress will be on Facebook ( also the best place to seek contact ) Video 01: A postapocalyptic future Video 02: A magical kingdom . I won't talk about the prices of entry & parking. Enough has been said. Enough people have cancelled their presence due to it. Still Elfia sold out, so enough people are willing to pay anything