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Drinking socially is acceptable in most cultures everywhere.  In fact parties and carousing of varying kinds usually include a some kind of alcoholic beverage to finish off the event in a jovial way.  Drinking is common habit even among the working where coworkers often go to pubs or the local bar when work finishes up.  It has served as a bonding experience in many social situations.

Yet when the alcohol becomes the reason a person goes to a social event it has become a problem.  If they only ago to parties or other different social proceedings with alcohol, or see the bar more than they see their families, then they might be symptoms of alcohol abuse.  Binge drinking is another problem and symptom.  Alcohol is often used to mask emotions or problems that trouble people.

Further extreme signs show up in the form of driving while drunk or when a person absolutely must have a drink before returning home after work.  If this is the case, an alcohol abuse intervention might be needed to stop a downward spiral in behavior patterns.  A social drink is just that, but when a person depends on alcohol physically, then they have become an alcoholic.

There are some falsities surrounding alcoholism and the effects of the disease.  For instance, it is believed that those who are alcoholics aren’t strong enough to quit which is why they continue drinking.  In reality, the disease has a major influence on the brain to the point of mutating its chemistry.  This causes the feelings of compulsion to drink.  At this point, treatment is necessary to help the problem.Some people belice that an addiction to alcohol is not as bad as an addiction to drugs, but an addiction treatment center is actually necessary in both cases.

Other myths concern the kind of alcohol a person consumes.  Hard liquor is commonly associated with being an alcoholic, but wine and beer can be just as dangerous, still causing the same symptoms as those who prefer hard liquor.  The only difference is it takes more wine or beer.  A few of these myths might be brought up during an alcoholism intervention.  It is important to know them so they can be faced in a calm manner and effectively dealt with.

Pitlochry, Scotland is a beautiful and quiet town that is well known for the amazing scenic views surrounding and that are also part of it. It is full of century old stone based Victorian homes and buildings, which add to its charm and overall atmosphere. Many of the Pitlochry hotels are also located in buildings that have been adapted from previous Victorian stores and houses. The town increased in popularity as a tourist destination after Queen Victoria visited the area herself 1842. The following year a new railway was constructed, which made accessing the town much easier and convenient.

Queen Victoria visited Blair Castle, which is extremely close to Pitlochry, and her overall approval and appreciation of the area gained for it much more awareness and popularity. Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 until 1901, which is the longest period of time anyone has served as Britain’s monarch. No one before or after has held the crown longer. She was of German descent and the daughter of Prince Edward Augustus, who was the Duke of Kent and Princess Victoria, who was the granddaughter of George the third.

During the later part of the 19th century, which is often considered to be the prime of her reign, the Victoria became a popular symbol and figure for the social moral codes and also architectural designs. This time era is known as the Victorian period, and the clothing, interior design elements and many other social aspects are still associated with her. Although, the social orientation was known for extremely conservative morals and behaviors, the aesthetic aspects of the Victorian era are still extremely popular today. Oscar Wilde was an English writer during this period and is well known for his representations and commentaries on Victorian society. The Importance of Being Earnest and An Ideal Husband are two of his plays from this period.

I took my backpack to Cotswolds, England to see if, in my late 40’s, if I could still make the cut. My wife wasn’t thrilled, but she decided to join me, after all it’s England, you know, that place across the pond? Actually, I signed up for what’s called Luxury Backpacking; meaning we will be travelling in a pack and instead of a tent, we will be walking from Cotswolds Hotels to Cotswolds Hotels. This is another reason my wife decided to join me.

We will be enjoying the outdoors during the day and in the evenings being served a nice hot dinner and sleep in a luxury bed, instead of hauling around sleeping bags, clothes, pots and pans. We will be able to take a nice hot bath to relax any muscle we stressed earlier during or hike. I thought this would be a perfect blend of the beautiful freedom of the outdoors and my much needed creature comforts.

Cotswolds is a perfect place for backpacking. The area is breathtaking and a paradise for walkers. There are more than 1,600 miles of pathways of lanes, paths and small roads that traverse all of Cotswolds. I planned my backpacking walk with restaurants in mind. I read all the reviews off the Internet. It was easy for me to find hotels with restaurants that were only 13 to 16 miles apart, or sometimes less. The paths were, in the beginning, created by animals, which in turn were used by early travellers and then turned into actually foot paths for tourists and locals alike. Most of the paths are easy tracks that go down slopes and across small streams.

Thousands of travellers come to Cotswolds every year to experience the original paths take by stone-age people who followed the animal tracks to pastures and to water. I’m not a good walker, but I will try to visit three Cotswold villages in a day and I fit in rest time were my wife and I can get a good lunch at a village pub which will let us get to know the local people and hopefully get a good laugh or a nice story before we continue on to the next village. All in All, even if I’m not a good backpacker, it will be nice just to spend time with my wife and nature.