St. Margaret's Chapel

Yesterday, I took the train from Leuchars near St. Andrews to Scotland's capital and one of the prettiest cities in the world, Edinburgh.  I was on a bit of a pre-scout mission for when the family arrives here next week to celebrate Thanksgiving.  Whenever I am in Edinburgh, I feel compelled to go up to the Castle and see my favorite building in the world, St. Margaret's Chapel.  The Chapel is the oldest building within the castle and also the oldest structure in Edinburgh, dating back to the 12th century.  It was built by David I for the royal family and dedicated to his mother, Margaret, Queen of Scotland who died in the castle in 1093.   This tiny building gives me goosebumps every time I go into it.  It has a stone vaulted ceiling but is only perhaps 10 feet high.  The nave itself can't be bigger than your smallest bedroom.  The separate altar area is also very small.  Whenever I walk into St. Margaret's Chapel, I find it difficult to speak in anything above a whisper because it's beauty overwhelms me. No description or photo would give this place it's due, you have to see it for yourself.

I'm off and running today.  Hope all is well with you at home. I remain,

With fond memories of St. Margaret's,

Mike

ps.  The answer to the two trivia questions - All the men in the world weigh more than all the women.  And Benjamin Franklin is the scientist/politician who invented daylight savings time.