And here we go again—November has arrived, bringing its fog along with it. Or so you might say! In the Valais, people would likely just offer a weary smile; the Valais doesn’t care for fog, so it rarely ever shows its face. For me is a good thing, because I'm living far from home. Back where I come from, we’re all too familiar with the low-hanging, persistent fog that settles in from late autumn onwards. They say it’s cozy indoors while being dreary outside. But is that really the case? Don’t we just end up reaching for our mobile phones again, or staring at the television all day long?

Digital Detox in the alps

Are you familiar with digital detox? It means turning off that blue-light filter completely. Instead, try dialing up the "green filter" by heading out into the fresh air. Fill a thermos with tea, pack some cake or a sandwich, and go for a proper hike. Bring a rain jacket, just in case. It’s a way to clear your head and truly feel free. And when you return home, tired, you can look forward to the warmth of your holiday apartment and a good book. And what I mean is a physical, paper book. As dusk falls, and you find yourself watching a beautiful sunset against a backdrop of mountains, that is when your holiday truly begins. Then, it’s time to prepare a fondue or raclette together and set out some chilled wine named Fondant on the table. Talk, laugh, and maybe play a game afterward. When was the last time you played a game?

The problem with the overhaul of mountain cable cars

Which problem do you mean? The Aletsch Arena is inhabited both summer and winter and even has a supermarket that stays open all year round. That's why the mountain lifts continue to run between the valley and the mountain. Granted, they don’t run quite as frequently. But who cares? Your time is in off mode and looking to slow down. The restart won't happen until a few days from now.

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