
My hero: R.L. Stevenson in Edinburgh.
Posted by Gesa Neitzel on Aug 30th, 2012 in Europa, Reisen, Schottland, Schreiben, Writers and Their City
I always wanted to be a pirate. That is, let me be honest, the reason why I travel. Discover the unknown, have adventures, find hidden treasures and drink lots of rum with like-minded pirates. Responsible for this unusual dreamjob is Robert Louis Stevenson and his famous story Treasure Island. In Edinburgh, the birthplace of Stevenson, I went treasure-hunting, paid …