I've had very similar experiences and I've always wondered how much of that is expectations/perception. At home where I can control things better I have higher

I've had very similar experiences and I've always wondered how much of that is expectations/perception. At home where I can control things better I have higher expectations. I didn't have any expectations for the camping grill. The 'best steak ever' from the camping trip is a great romantic story and a wonderful memory and maybe that is what makes it better.