Rebecca's Visit Day Five: Rosslyn & Gandalf!

Rosslyn Chapel

It was Rebecca's last day in Edinburgh. Since we did not get a chance to go to Rosslyn, we went yesterday. We (finally) caught the 15 bus and rode a half hour to Rosslyn. The chapel itself was not exactly impressive (there was an umbrella hanging from its roof to protect it from the rain as well as scaffolding running along side). What was impressive was the carvings in every single surface of the interior. Each one told a story. It was amazing. Everything was intricately carved that it just showed the effort put into creating these masterpieces. It was breathtaking.

The front of the Chapel with the umbrella roof
Buttress!

See the face within the wing?

After Rosslyn we ventured to Princes street where Rebecca did her shopping. I bought a sheep, Tuppens (who went home with Rebecca). He was the softest thing ever. We ate lunch at a pub--having mince meat & chicken curry pies. Rebecca even got her half-pint from the tap! We trekked back to my dorm and packed and chilled before she had to go for her flight. It was wonderful having my cousin come to Edinburgh! Thank you so much cuz for spending the time with me! As well as taking me to many different things I had yet to experience in Scotland! =)

After Rebecca left, Sara, Claire, Semeli & I made our way to go see Waiting for Godot a play by Samuel Beckett, staring Sir Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart (GANDALF & PICARD!) The play itself was pretty boring. Wonderfully acted (of course) but quite slow. It was not as intense as I thought it was going to be. It was witty & the character portrayed by Sir Ian McKellen was hilarity itself. Afterwards we rushed out (we were the first out of the theater) and waited patiently for their autographs! It was hilarious because all of them had never waited for autographs before. I told them that I was from New York, "I got this." If anyone dared to skip us, i'd knife them! But it is very different from New York, people queued up patiently, no pushing involved. I was impressed. Patrick Stewart was wearing a baseball cap as well as a hefty beard...so I did not recognize him and he nearly walked by me! Luckily I stopped him and got his autograph!! Then one cast member came out and when I complimented his performance he was sincerely touched. He kept on repeating thank you, thank you. I guess not many people paid attention to him. Finally, Sir Ian came out. I nearly died of happiness (I know Claire did!) I got him to sign my playbill and take photos of him! We went home happy.

Ahaa

Semeli, Sara, & Claire waiting

SIR IAN MCKELLEN!