Urban Viewpoint and Cheap Wine

Why this idea?

There's something hypnotic about seeing the city from above at night. The chaos becomes twinkling lights and the noise disappears. It's the ideal setting for conversations about the future, dreams and secrets, accompanied by wine from the store.

Step by Step

1. 1Find an accessible high point (viewpoint, elevated plaza or top of a parking garage)
2. 2Bring two acrylic glasses (glass breaks easily in the dark)
3. 3Buy an honest wine or hot chocolate
4. 4Lean against the car hood or sit on a bench
5. 5Play a soft playlist on your phone at low volume

Checklist

• Jacket (high places are windy)
• Corkscrew (don't forget!)
• Bug spray (depending on surrounding vegetation)
• Downloaded playlist (signal may be weak)

Conversation Starters

Use these questions to keep the conversation flowing:

• What do you think about when you look at the city like this?
• Do you see yourself living here forever or want to move?
• What's your biggest dream that you're embarrassed to share?
• Do you believe in destiny?