In winter, a warm hut with an open fire is good for the soul. With winter deepening, huts become more appealing than tents. There’s nothing quite like stretching out after a good meal, watching the sparks of a crackling fire shoot up the chimney. Some early huts had chimneys made of stone, where good rock […]
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