Our tale of the three Rabbies continues in Edinburgh, where we attempt to walk in the footsteps of RLS. No I am not talking about the infamous Roaming Lager Sampler or even the lesser known Restless Leg Syndrome. I am talking about none other than Robert Louis Stevenson, who was born and raised in Edinburgh. While RLS is most famous for penning such novels as Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, he also was a poet, social critic and travel writer. In fact, my admiration for this Rabbie does not only stem from his writings but also his outlook on life, in particular, his passion for travelling, even in the face of frequent illness. For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go.
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