Switzerland's Matterhorn/No longer just a distant view, but a close encounter/No longer following trends, but blending in.

Gornergrat is a popular route in Zermatt, with a mountain train running every 20 minutes, indicating a large number of tourists. The internet is flooded with photos taken from the same spots and angles. Besides visiting the observation deck, I find it enjoyable to have a coffee outdoors. Below the Gornergrat observation deck, there's an artificial reservoir that's a popular photo spot. The next stop, Rotenboden, has two naturally formed meltwater pools, known for the reflection of the Matterhorn. To capture a beautiful reflection, you need to go early when the weather is good and there's no wind. Once the wind picks up or clouds roll in during the afternoon, the reflection becomes impossible to capture. However, I am fascinated by the mid-slope of Riffelhorn, right next to the glacier cliff, offering a breathtaking view of the glacier. Or at the foot of the Matterhorn, where the glacier trail begins, there's a meltwater lake reflecting the black Matterhorn. I really don't want to queue up with the crowd and follow the trend of taking Instagram-worthy photos, especially since it's not suitable for a man in his sixties.