After reaching our mini-hotel Frühstückspension Pachler, for the first half an hour, I wanted to sit in silence and contemplate the breathtaking view of the Austrian Alps. My consciousness was completely altered, and I felt a sense of unreality, overflowing with emotions, a mixture of delight and tranquility.
The friendly hostess, Martina, brought her homemade liqueur to try and asked us to guess its ingredients. It turned out that the recipe for this liqueur has been passed down through generations in her family. And her recipe is not so simple. Young pine cones, which are only collected for a short period in July at a specific altitude, combined with forest berries, give such a delightful and slightly tart taste with a berry aftertaste.
Sitting on the balcony, gazing into the distance at the mountains, sipping a beer after a long journey, and engaging in aimless conversation or simply staying silent while inhaling the marvelous mountain air. This air feels like something you could eat with a spoon, and while looking ahead, you try not to blink, not wanting to miss a single second of this picturesque scenery. After taking in the view, you can unfocus your vision and quiet your mind, dissolving into the surrounding space.