Lassnitzhöhe, not far from Graz, is famous for its good air, but also for the peace and quiet that this place exudes. On this morning after the onset of winter, I was presented with a view of silent peace and tranquillity. The forests were still asleep and the Graz basin lay like a blue lake between its hills. I was fascinated by the blue nuances of this hour, which disappeared soon after sunrise.