Pour-over at altitude
Water boils at a lower temperature in the mountains, and it shows in the cup. A few notes from a week of brewing at 2,300 metres, and why a finer grind helped more than a hotter kettle.
Portra 400 in winter light
Short days, long shadows and a roll of Portra that sat in my bag for far too long. The results were warmer than expected.
Notes from a night train
Eleven hours, one bunk, a thermos of tea and a paperback. On the quiet pleasure of arriving somewhere without having flown.