You can have a great time without a fire but they provide a number of benifits:
-warmth enough to stay outside in a cold night (autumn, winter, spring)
-brings different groups together round the same fire
-good place to socialize with people
-it's just nice to have a fire
Sure you can forgo the fire, but you meet less people and have less time to socialize with others. I really like the fact that at Arapiles having a fire makes approaching others so much easier. |