点评:My visit to Rosslyn Chapel was absolutely lovely. It was my second time there, but so many years had passed that it almost felt like the first visit all over again. I truly enjoyed taking my time to observe the incredible level of detail and craftsmanship: every corner reveals something marvellous. It really is a precious gem, rich in history, symbolism, and beauty.
I was also quite touched to learn about the resident cat who lived there and sadly passed away some time ago. Knowing that he was given a little funeral and that there is now some lovely merchandise in his memory was very moving…a small but heartfelt detail that shows how much he was loved ❤️
The only disappointment during the visit was the experience at the ticket desk. I presented my ASVA cards, fully aware that they are accepted here. However, the staff member on duty (an elderly local lady with white/grey hair) initially insisted they were not accepted. Only after I persisted did she took a record book, which clearly showed that many people use these cards, and then asked me to sign it. The situation felt unnecessary and slightly uncomfortable, and it did detract a little from an otherwise wonderful visit and made me feel like she was trying to trick me because I am not originally from there.
That said, I would absolutely recommend visiting Rosslyn Chapel. It is a truly unique and fascinating place, and well worth the trip.
翻译:罗斯林教堂之行真是太棒了。这是我第二次来这里,但时隔多年,感觉就像第一次来一样。我非常享受慢慢欣赏教堂里令人惊叹的细节和精湛的工艺:每个角落都展现着奇妙之处。它真是一颗璀璨的宝石,蕴含着丰富的历史、象征意义和美感。
我还很感动地得知,教堂里曾经住着一只猫,可惜它不久前去世了。得知它被举行了小小的葬礼,现在还有一些精美的纪念品,这让我非常感动……这是一个虽小却饱含深情的细节,足以证明它曾被人们深深爱着❤️
这次参观唯一令人失望的是售票处的经历。我出示了我的ASVA会员卡,因为我知道这里接受这种卡。然而,值班的工作人员(一位头发花白的老太太)一开始坚持说不接受。直到我坚持,她才拿出一本记录簿,上面清楚地显示很多人都使用这种卡,然后请我在上面签名。这种情况感觉有点多余,也略微有些尴尬,确实给原本美好的参观体验蒙上了一层阴影,让我觉得她好像想骗我,因为我不是本地人。
即便如此,我仍然强烈推荐大家去罗斯林教堂。那真是一个独特而迷人的地方,非常值得一去。