BBCNEWS BBC News December 18, 2021 19:09:00
Just lucky, definitely. does it feel empty? a bit. normally it is really busy. loads of people from england and other countries coming in, but it doesn't feel that busy. one in four tourists in chamonix pre—pandemic were british, the largest foreign group in the french ski resorts, and their absence is clear. with some of the best early season snow here for years and with flights and ferries from the uk phil, terrestrial optimism in the french resorts, but while the brits who made it here in time count their luck, businesses are counting their losses. this man was hoping to quench the thirst...