Enjoying Mountain Views. Montafon

This time Silvija's photographs come from the Montafon valley in Austria - specifically from the alpine ski resort of Silvretta Montafon. The Montafon valley earned its reputation as a holiday and skiing destination as far back as the 19th century. In the early 20th century, the famous writers Ernest Hemingway, John Dos Passos, and in later years Erich Kästner, among others, visited here. It is said that Hemingway's story "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" contains something of what was felt in the Montafon valley.

Downhill skiing is simply one of those ways of travelling and holidaying that will never be my choice. Yet the grandeur and timelessness of mountains has always enticed, captivated, and even slightly frightened me. In any case, I am delighted by the photographs sent and offer them to you as well.