Brenna had a long break in October that we had originally planned for travel. Unfortunately, due to activities going on at the plant, we needed to stay closer to home. So, while Jacob worked, Brenna and I went on our own adventure in search of the Holy Grail! Really we did, but without success. We toured the grounds of Rosslyn Chapel built in 1446. You may recognize it as the setting in which Tom Hanks decoded the cryptex in The Da Vinci Code. The Holy Grail is rumored to be buried underneath the beautiful Apprentice Pillar inside the chapel. Unfortunately, the most beautiful parts of the chapel, the stain glass and masonry work inside, could not be photographed. The light coming through the intricate stain glass windows is breathtaking.
After leaving Rosslyn Chapel we hiked down to the remnants of Roslin Castle. The original castle was built sometime in the 1400’s but was completely destroyed in 1544 during a war between Scotland and England, leaving only the half walls you see here. Brushing up on my British history and has taught me that Scotland and England share a very bloody past. We ventured beyond the castle down to Roslin Glenn to enjoy the fall foliage.
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