The vastness of a clear night sky can fill you with wonder and make you feel like your stress is just floating off into space. Stretched out on a blanket in the fragrant summer evenings, wrapped up against the crisp alpine air or lying back in a hot tub, you can stare up in silence and watch the greatest show off earth.
At the end of some hikes, for all the lovely scenery and satisfying, hearty exercise, there’s an inevitable craving for a change of clothes and a cup of tea in the next five minutes. Just think how great it would be if the end of the hike WAS your sofa and instead of reaching for your car keys, you reached for the kettle.
Swirl the glass thoughtfully, inspect the colour and give it a little sniff if you like. Maybe ask a question about hop to malt ratios or grape varietals. You could even explain the difference between fomentation and fermentation if it makes you feel better, because remember, this is all very scientific and informative, and not at all a really good excuse to have some lovely drinks outdoors.
