We set off again, and this time I was prepared for the boys behavior in the car, so I put on music and made sure the both had snacks, but it didn't stop them from snipping at each other. We traveled all day, and I was so thrilled when we approached the tavern, especially when the scent of roasted meat and sweet spices wafted through the air into the window. It was inviting and comforting, and my stomach growled in response to it.
We parked around the back in a private parking area for guests, before walking to the front door where a few men were already drunk and smoking at the bottom of the stairs. The tavern was a sturdy wooden building with a thatched roof, and was a welcome sight after such a long day on the road.
Inside, a crackling fire danced in the hearth, casting flickering sh
