When Medievalists Convene

Last week I attended the Medieval Academy of America conference, at ye olde alma mater, the University of Toronto. My friend, the fabulous Amelia, jetted all the way from Rome to make an appearance. I heard many very interesting talks (Gerald of Wales was HOT, ask anyone), and met lots of famous (to me) people, but above all I gleaned two things:

1. The talks would have been more amusing to me if I understood the 'funny' quips in medieval latin so frequently bandied about

2. Beware of getting in front of people at the refreshment tables ... free food is a rare commodity in our field and people get fiesty

Me, Andy Orchard, and Amelia livin' it up: