“Is the weather really like this in Ushguli?” Talia asked Lasha, her voice filled with a mix of curiosity and concern. As they settled into the warm and cozy guest house for their second night in the village of Ushguli, Talia couldn't help but express her disappointment. The snowstorm had once again disrupted their plans to explore the area near the glacier, the one place they hadn't yet checked to confirm Chandria's presence. Lasha, who had lived in Ushguli all her life, nodded sympathetically. She handed Talia a steaming cup of tea to ward off the chill in the air. "Yes, it's usually like this for about six months," she explained. "The winters here can be unforgiving. Honestly, I don't think we'll find Chandria near the glacier. And even if she is there, surviving in this harsh weather

