"Hello, ladies. Where are you from? Are you here for work or leisure?"

The man next to the young man stole several glances at Sabrina before returning to his window.


A middle-aged man, his face aglow with enthusiasm, chimed in, "You two don't look like students."

Bettie's smile was warm. "We're here for a trip. Our hometown is Mathias. How about you?"

The mention of hometowns sparked an energetic exchange among the tourists.