Walking Along

Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat

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February 8th 2008
On Wednesday, I got adventurous and decided to take a walk around and up to the Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat, which are conveniently located just outside of the dorms. The day was cooperating: the sun was out, the winds had calmed, and the clouds didn't threaten rain, which after a very wet couple of days (and January in general) was wonderful. I, therefore, set out to climb up Arthur's Seat, ... read more

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