You know how when you are really thirsty nothing quenches quite as perfectly as a nice tall glass of cold water? You never finish a workout and think, "Wow, I'm really thirsty, I think I'll have a big cup of tea." Soda and juice don't make the cut either.
That being said, the first time I ever went to Europe I was sorely disappointed in the water. It was the first day there and after walking around Rome all day I was beyond parched when i sat down to have some water. Needless to say I was caught off guard when I began guzzling it and discovered that it was carbonated. Ewww. But I was thirsty so I finished it.
12 years later I find myself buying seltzer water in the store whenever it's on sale. I guess I've developed a taste for it. Maybe it's because it reminds me of vacations and fun times and relaxing but exciting places. Or maybe I just think it tastes good.
I still think plain water is the best when you are really thirsty, but I'll definitely down a seltzer water as a next best. In fact last spring after snowboarding all day in Austria I sat down to a big meal and started downing the tall glass of seltzer water in front of my plate. I quickly discovered that my 'seltzer water' was actually some sort of clear and very strong alcoholic beverage. Let me just say that alcohol is an awful thirst quencher.
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You've gotta buy the still water in Italy. I never acquired a taste for the sparkling water - but Charles likes it. But he's Canadian, so the weirdness is understood and, to some degree, forgiven.
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