Taki Taki

In praise of January

Hiking in silent, all-white surroundings is as close as it gets to paradise on Earth. [bluejayphoto] 
issue 22 January 2022

Gstaad

According to a little bird, Boris has gone from brilliant to bawd, and according to me this village has gone from unlivable to perfect in one easy week. The slopes are empty, the snow is excellent, the restaurants now take reservations, and the slobs are visible but not dominant in town.

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