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When I was a kid, I used to play tennis on the rusty concrete court around the corner from our place. My friends and I spent countless hours there, which is why the sport has always stayed close to my heart—and remains the only one I truly enjoy watching.

This week, I’ve been following the Australian Open, which is still ongoing, and there have already been some great matches. That got me thinking about how dominance in tennis is measured over time. Many people agree that Djokovic sits at the top when it comes to total Grand Slam titles, but it made me curious about how those wins are distributed across each major. The table below summarizes that breakdown.

What stands out from the table is the contrast in geographic dominance between the two ATP and WTA tours. The women’s records are overwhelmingly held by American players across all four Grand Slams, while the men’s side is largely defined by European dominance.

Yesterday I was biking on my way to work, and when I started to climb the hill on the Route de Genève that takes you to the roundabout of Préverenges, I turned my head right and saw such a beautiful sunrise over Lake Léman, with the Alps in the background, that I had to stop to take the picture you see above.

On this New Year’s Eve of 2026, still recovering from the flu, we chose to celebrate quietly at home, preparing a traditional Bogotan ajiaco for a late lunch—a dish perfect for a cold day like yesterday. In that simple moment, I felt hopeful that 2026 would be a good year ahead!

Yesterday we had a nice day with A & L. We were looking for a day trip, and since they were absolutely dying to see some snow, I spent some time Googling the closest mountains accessible by public transport in the Vaud region. I eventually stumbled upon Rochers de Naye, and it turned out to be the perfect plan for a quick getaway into the snowy peaks.

We hopped on the cogwheel train from Montreux, and once we reached the top, the kids had the best time playing in the snow and building a snowman. We even got the chance to visit Santa’s Village, walking through a light-decorated tunnel, taking pictures with him, and leaving with a couple of treats in hand.

The train ride itself is an attraction, offering amazing panoramic views, just like the one in the picture above.

Today we decided to have a nice Christmas lunch with my colleagues at work. We’d been discussing this for a couple of days and agreed the plan was to go to this ramen place we had tried before and which we all liked.

But when we were about to make a reservation, it turned out to be closed. Arrgh :/. A classic Monday issue!

So, debating what to do next, a Moroccan colleague suggested a Moroccan place he knew near CHUV. I was very curious because I’d never tried tajine before and it sounded like a nice culinary exploration.

So we went there and all of us ordered this traditional dish. The tajine arrived in its classic cone-shaped clay pot, and when they lifted the lid, it smelled really nice! The slow-cooked chicken with preserved lemons, olives, and a blend of spices I couldn’t quite identify made the dish really appealing.

It was not surprising that the taste was even better, with a balance of sweet and salty flavors. Based on what my colleague described, I tried it with warm bread and couscous, and the combination was really good.

I can’t believe I’d never tried this dish before. Really nice!