After pondering for a moment, Claudia replied, “My flight's at seven in the evening, day after tomorrow, I should have a whole day free for shopping."

Aurora responded with a flurry of heart emojis and pictures of the bags she had in mind.

“OK," Claudia texted back.

Dealing with jet lag was never pleasant. To pass the time, Claudia decided to practice yoga.

After a solid two-hour session, daylight finally began to filter through the windows,