Lahemaa rahvuspargi talvine rahu oli vaikne ja lummav.

The winter peace of Lahemaa National Park was quiet and enchanting.

Lumi katsid mändide oksad ja tegi metsa tummaks, justkui oodates külalisi.

Snow covered the branches of the pines, rendering the forest mute, as if awaiting visitors.

Katri vaatas ümbrust vaikides, tema mõtted rändasid kaugele.

Katri silently observed the surroundings, her thoughts wandering far.

Tal oli vaja aega oma mõtete ja tunnete korrastamiseks.

She needed time to organize her thoughts and feelings.

Hiljutine lahkuminek oli temasse sügava jälje jätnud.

A recent breakup had left a deep mark on her.

Nii et kui Siim pakkus välja talve matk Lahemaale, oli Katri nõus.

So when Siim suggested a winter hike to Lahemaa, Katri agreed.

Siim oli tema parim sõber ning Maarja, Siimu tüdruksõber, ühines nendega, et reis oleks turvaline ja nauditav.

Siim was her best friend, and Maarja, Siim’s girlfriend, joined them to make sure the trip was safe and enjoyable.

Nad alustasid oma matka varahommikul, tuul hammustas põski ja lumi krudises saabaste all.

They started their hike early in the morning, the wind biting their cheeks and the snow crunching under their boots.

Katri naeris sõprade naljade peale, kuid vahel libises tema pilk kõrvale, püüdes kadunud armastuse mälestusi.

Katri laughed at her friends’ jokes, but occasionally her gaze would drift aside, trying to catch memories of a lost love.

Ta loodab, et loodus taastab tema kire fotograafia vastu.

She hoped that nature would rekindle her passion for photography.

Lõuna paiku hakkas ilm muutuma.

Around midday, the weather began to change.

Ootamatult hakkas tuiskama.

Unexpectedly, a snowstorm started.

Tuul tõusis, viies nähtavuse peaaegu nulli.

The wind picked up, reducing visibility to nearly zero.

Katri mäletas, et läheduses pidi olema vana jahimaja.

Katri remembered that there was supposed to be an old hunting lodge nearby.

Ta tundis, et on õige viis sinna juhatada ja andis teada: “Meil on vaja varju leida.

She felt it was right to lead them there and announced, "We need to find shelter.

Maja peaks olema siinsamas lähedal.

The lodge should be close by."

”Siim ja Maarja vaatasid üksteisele murelikult, kuid nad usaldasid Katri juhatust.

Siim and Maarja looked at each other with concern, but they trusted Katri's guidance.

Nad kõndisid edasi, kuigi tuisk muutis iga sammu raskeks katsumuseks.

They kept walking, although the snowstorm turned every step into a difficult ordeal.

Duskas, kui nad lõpuks maja juurde jõudsid, oli see lukus ja tühjalt seismas.

Just as dusk fell, they finally reached the lodge, only to find it locked and standing empty.

Pahameel ja pettumus oli õhus.

Frustration and disappointment hung in the air.

“Mida me nüüd teeme?

"What do we do now?"

” küsis Maarja, tema hääl värises külmast ja natuke ka hirmust.

Maarja asked, her voice shaking from the cold and a bit of fear.

Katri vaatas teda, tundes vastutust.

Katri looked at her, feeling responsible.

“Me jääme siia.

"We will stay here.

Maja pakub siiski varju.

The lodge still offers shelter.

Me saame üksteist soojendada ja hommikuks on ilm rahunenud.

We can keep each other warm, and by morning the weather will have calmed."

”Öö möödudes toetusid nad üksteise soojusele.

As the night passed, they leaned on each other for warmth.

Hommikust päike oli hele ja pehme, valgus säras lumevaibal.

The morning sun was bright and soft, its light sparkling on the snow carpet.

Olles väljapuhanud, leidsid nad kergesti tagasitee.

Feeling rested, they easily found their way back.

Päevale sisenesid nad avara kergendustundega.

They entered the day with a sense of profound relief.

See seiklus õpetas Katrile mõistlikkust ja sõprade toetuse väärtust.

This adventure taught Katri sensibility and the value of friends' support.

Loodus pani teda naeratama ning uue energia ja tasakaaluga kõndis ta koos sõpradega edasi, olles valmis uuteks väljakutseteks elus.

The nature made her smile, and with new energy and balance, she walked on with her friends, ready for new challenges in life.