After the sauna session, Bettie returned to her room and lounged on the bed, engrossed in editing photos.
As she worked, she asked casually, By the way, I need your thoughts on something.
Okay. With a facial mask on, Sabrina remained mostly silent.
Tomorrow, should we rent a car and chase the aurora ourselves, or join a guided tour?
Wait, didnt you mention we would drive by ourselves? In a sudden moment of realization, Aylin raised another question. Hey, if we drive by ourselves, will we get a chance to witness the aurora? I worry we might miss it.
I was considering that too. The skys been quite cloudy recently and the forecasts predict a low chance of seeing the aurora. Maybe joining group might be a better option? The guides are quite experienced.
Also, someone reached out to me about a small group tour. Its fairly priced and includes apparel, food, a professional photographer, and even a bonfire. Plus, if we miss the aurora tomorrow, we can try again the day after, free of cost.
That sounded good.
A bonfire gathering under the aurora, sharing stories and laughter with people from around the globe.
It resembled their sauna experience, the diverse mix of people sharing a joyous moment.
How about we join the group tomorrow and maybe rent a car later?
Sabrina suggested.
Sounds good, Aylin agreed.
Then ILL make the booking!
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Bettie enthusiastically went ahead with the reservation.
The guide instructed them to gather in the hotel lobby by 5 PM the next day. There would be a bus to pick them up.
It didnt get light until nine oclock. After breakfast, they spent the day exploring the city, dining, and eventually returning to the hotel to wait for the bus.
At five oclock, the guide texted Bettie, advising that they would be at the hotel in five minutes and to wait outside.
Fully prepared, they descended the hotel stairs and waited by the entrance.
The moment they stepped outside the hotel, a chill enveloped them.
Sabrina had donned thick layers of cotton clothes, cozy cotton boots, gloves, and earmuffs, yet a hint of cold still managed to seep in.
Darkness had fallen, but it was a different kind than in Mathias. The sky was a deep shade of blue, stars dotting the expanse, illuminating the surroundings.
Streetlights, hotel and residential lights shone bright. Two cars halted on the opposite side of the road, while occasional vehicles zoomed by with their whistles.
The black car across the street remained engulfed in darkness.