SURVIVORS
Chaptre 328. The Bering Strait
The morning air freezes the bones. Even a fireplace made since last night, can not drive away the biting cold. Eventually it was decided to put the women into storage and let them warm themselves up there.
Dean, assisted by Indra, was busy preparing his breakfast. Scrambled eggs mixed with sauteed vegetables and warm flower tea.
They enjoyed the atmosphere that morning with gratitude. Despite being in trouble and away from home, God still gives various gifts. Like Niken, if it were not for the complexity of the later administration, they would have chosen to stay in this world alone, and continue living in peace.
"So, what's our plan today?" ask doctor Chandra.
"Look at this place. Alaska is an open-air place. The forest is not enough to disguise our existence, even at night. Because many tourists to residents who watch the northern sky to see the beauty of Aurora."
Robert spread his hand out to show the entire place under the hill.
"Are there no mountains or hills to the Russian border?" ask Indra.
"From Alaska to Russia, there's the Bering Strait. We have to find a way to get through that first" Dean said.
"What Dean said was right. And flying through it might cause sparks between the two countries that are always suspicious of each other." Robert supported Dean's words.
"Is Russia hostile to Alaska?" ask Indra.
"Look, Alaska is United States territory, right?" said doctor Chandra.
"Yup." Robert nodded in confirming.
"Oh .. deserve it." Indra finally understood.
"So how'd dong get there? If they get on a sailing ship, they'll ask for our passports. My passport was lost with the bag, when the ship from the dwarf country was sank in a storm" Indra murmured.
Dean shakes. "There is also a passport that is not possible to use.they will check the last stamp printed there."
"Huh .. and how? Our time swimming in the cold sea of the North?" luh Indra again.
Four of his friends were silent. They are thinking hard.
"Ah, stop. Let's see how things are there. It's still morning. Do you want to continue to rest here, or take women for a walk in the city, down there?" ask Robert.
"What do you see in the city?" ask doctor Chandra.
"Natural views too" said Robert.
"The women are cold. Just let them rest, so they don't get the flu," prevent Dean.
"alright. So we want to go to sleep, or take a short walk across this plain into the forest there? By late afternoon rest for a while, just start the night." Robert made a choice.
"We're walking towards the forest there," broke up Dr. Chandra.
"okay."
Everyone is getting ready to start a road trip. They had to traverse the vast field full of flower plants. Heading to the edge of the forest at the foot of another mountain.
The hills are so beautiful. At the end of there the bleached mountain was covered in snow, towering high.
Dean's team traverses an open field dotted with wild-flowering, colorful shrubs. The river they were after was clear water and looked blue. Doctor Chandra had already tried to touch her and immediately shivered.
"Like the icy cold water."
That fact, erased their desire to take a bath. Used to wash the face only, the skin of the face becomes flushed and sore.
"Come, continue the road again. Just looking at the scenery, it feels quite satisfied really," said Dean.
They saw a deer with wide horns, cool to drink water on the edge of the lake there. It seems that this place also includes a conservation area, because it is not seen anyone build a house in a place as beautiful as this.
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After enough rest and stomach filling, the team resumed their night journey to the Bering strait which became the border of two countries.
Night cruises traverse the forest and sometimes descend to walk in open areas.
By morning they finally reached the Seward peninsula. It's the closest area to reach Russia. They have to figure out how to cross the strait, tomorrow morning.
The five men were already very exhausted. It was decided to rest at the foot of the hill, two or three kilometers away from the small town below. Dean immediately prepared a place for everyone to rest.
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In the morning, the five of them came down and took a walk in a small town called ****. Checking for opportunities to cross the strait. They walk along the beach which is quite quiet.
This town looks not well-maintained enough. Like an abandoned town. Or maybe it's just in some town.
"It has to be fast as lightning, so that it can not be detected by any party," added Dr Chandra.
"OKAY. We'll just do it like that" Dean and Robert agreed.
"So, how do we want to spend time here?" ask doctor Chandra.
"Play and relax on this beach alone" replied Robert.
"I want to swim!" cried Dean.
"Let's race" said Robert.
Seeing that his two friends were doing well swimming in the cold sea, Sunil also could not help his desire. Wherever down to the sea
They swam quite a distance, then returned to the beach.
"We found a small island in the strait. There's only a watchtower in there" Dean reported.
"What if we swim there? then cross over to Russia?" indra Proposal.
"swimming? Haha. That's a long way hlo!" Sunil shakes head.
"Then when flying at night, try to fly higher. To be invisible to the light of the surveillance lights," said Dr. Chandra.
"Now we have fun. Later in the day just rest for a while. Come on, let's go swimming again. Come on, Indra. It's fun!" take Dean.
"I'm coming too!" Doctor Chandra won't lose. Relaxing coolly on the beach.
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"Are you all ready?" ask doctor Chandra.
"It's over!" the team members answered in unison.
The sky is not yet dark. Although Dr. Chandra's estimate now should be late.
"The city is deserted. So it's good to start now. Before the sky is brightly lit," suggested Robert.
"OKAY. We should avoid the light from that watchtower. From here, we darted as fast as we could into the dark area. Then put the island in the direction of Russia as soon as possible. How's it?" ask doctor Chandra.
"A simple plan. Let's try it!" Sahut Sunil is excited.
"As per the cue, count to three!" doctor Chandra's exclamation echoed in each other's heads.
Fourthly nodded.
"One ... two .... Three!"
Within a second, five lights flashed. Then it's gone ....
Five people were hiding in the water, near a small island, in the dark.
"Now we pass this side, straight towards Russia" said Dr Chandra.
"Are we flying in the water?" asked Indra innocently.
"In the water it's called swimming, not flying!" Sunil flicked Indra's forehead with anxiety.
"We certainly have to get out of the water first, just fly," explained Robert in a soft voice.
"okay!" Indra nodded.
"So, is everyone ready?" ask doctor Chandra.
The other four people nodded in understanding.
"We start on the count of three!"
"One ... two ...."
The five people started to float out of the water.
"Ti—"
Dr Chandra did not continue his words. Several automatic rifles, aimed at the five of them. Their concealment has been discovered!
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