After chasing the aurora borealis for a while, I wondered if I could see it at the waterfall along the way, so I drove back and planned to sleep there. I drove and took pictures, and I actually saw the aurora borealis at the waterfall. The intensity may not be as strong as other days, but I am satisfied with this.

I set up my camera for a long exposure shot. The area where I set up my camera had an ice sheet on the river that flowed down, and I slipped and walked on it. After I got a satisfactory picture, I went to sleep because I was really cold and sleepy. I secretly hoped to see a rainbow at the waterfall in the morning.

Waking up early and feeling energetic, I had some fresh sausages for breakfast and then went out to take more photos. I ran around several times before I got this shot. I saw people looking at the view from above, and since I didn't know where else to go, I thought I might as well go up and take a look. It wouldn't be a waste of time. Halfway there, I felt like giving up, but I had already come halfway, so I kept going.

The view from the top is decent, but compared to the view from a drone, it's not worth the climb. The original plan was to walk around the island, but due to illness, we decided to look for nearby attractions. We remembered the story of the plane that crashed on the beach, which we heard was closed to the public. Even if we could enter, the path was only suitable for high-clearance vehicles, and our car was very low. We were afraid of getting fined for damaging the car, but we also had nowhere else to go, so we decided to try to find out how to get there. The owner of the property was starting to get annoyed by the frequent visits from tourists, so they put up a "No Entry" sign. As soon as we found the entrance, we turned in, almost missing it. As we drove in, we saw the main path, but it was quite rocky, so we decided to drive along it, going up and down hills. It felt like a treasure hunt because we couldn't see any sign of the plane. As we drove, we wondered if we would ever find it. We thought it might have been better to take the main path, as the hills were so uneven that we were worried about the car tipping over or getting stuck. After driving for a while, we decided that it would take too long to find it this way, so it would be easier to fly a drone. We turned on the drone and flew it around (this video will be included in the final video, as it was not uploaded separately). After flying for a while, we saw something strange: a circular pattern of tire tracks. We still hadn't found the plane, but after flying for a while longer, we finally spotted it. Once we found it, we knew which way to drive. When we arrived at the plane, we realized that we had come from an unusual direction, so we couldn't park nearby because it was on a much higher hill. We had to park the car and walk to take pictures instead. At that time, it was 11 am, and we were the first group of the day.

Translated: The deserted location allowed for unhindered photography. (Climbing onto the aircraft requires caution due to its sharp edges, which could damage clothing or cause injury.) After a while, foreigners arrived with skateboards and began using the plane's wings as a makeshift skatepark. Initially impressed, the photographer soon retreated as the crowd grew. Returning, the photographer opted for the main road, avoiding the slopes, and cautiously made their way out. Despite concerns about potential damage to the vehicle's undercarriage, they continued towards the city.

It was already late when I arrived in the city. Today, I parked and slept in the shopping mall again because the wind was really strong. It's good to park in the building. I turned on the heater outside and slept intermittently. In the morning, I tried to find a place to visit in the city and found this restaurant on the hill. So I tried to come and see. As soon as I parked the car, I knew something was wrong. I saw a man who looked like he had a hurt arm and asked me to take him to the hospital. I wasn't sure if he was real or not because there were many people around, and I didn't know where the hospital was. So I told him to ask the locals. When I arrived this morning, the fog was so thick that I couldn't see far. The wind was strong. There is a free path on the top floor where you can walk and enjoy the view.

While enjoying the view, I decided to try the food here. I ordered tea and cheesecake, and the taste was quite good.

The wind is strong and the snow is hitting my face. It hurts. I took two photos and it's enough. Let's get in the car.

After exploring the city, we looked for brochures in a building to see what attractions were available. We found the Northern Lights Museum and the Aquarium. We opened the map and drove to the Aquarium first, which seemed impressive until we saw the entrance fee. We then drove to the Northern Lights Museum, which we guessed might be similar to a planetarium but with a display of the Northern Lights.

The car was covered in snow after a short stop. However, the journey must continue, and hunger pangs cannot be ignored. The search for a restaurant began. As is customary here, parking involved finding a spot, paying at a machine, and displaying the ticket on the dashboard. Estimating the duration is the tricky part, so two hours seemed like a reasonable guess. The first restaurant, with its enticing and expensive menu, was closed until the evening, despite arriving at noon. Only a photo of the storefront was captured. The second restaurant met the same fate.

Here, I walked around town and ate at whatever restaurant was open. That's how I ended up at this one.

The set menu at this restaurant may not be to everyone's taste, but the dessert is highly recommended. It's so delicious that you'll be left wanting more. After finishing the meal, we took a walk to aid digestion. The streets were slippery, and people were falling all over the place. We then came across a hot dog stand, which seemed like the perfect food for the occasion. The place was packed, so we decided to get one to share.

We realized that our car had exceeded the parking time limit, so we rushed back to the car, expecting a fine. However, upon arrival, we found no fine but a swarm of ants under the car. We had to dig them out to get the car out. Considering the weather, we figured no one would be diligent enough to issue a ticket. The house we booked was in the same city as the airport, half an hour from the capital. We had instant noodles for dinner. We had one more day to explore, and I wanted to visit the cave again, but it was quite far, a 6-hour drive at full speed. So, we decided to let my wife rest and recover while I drove alone. It was a rush because, as I mentioned, there are only 4 hours of daylight. So, to catch the sunset, we had to take a chance and hope for clear skies.

As we drove, we took photos. However, as soon as we finished taking this photo, the road began to slope downwards. We were already in a hurry, but we managed to control the car. Ahead was a three-way intersection where we had to turn right. As soon as we turned, we heard a loud crunching sound. We knew we had sunk into the snow. However, since we had already done this several times, we were not too afraid. When the car came to a stop, we laughed because it was so soft that it was not scary at all.

The situation was like this: there were no cars passing by in the area, and it was getting dark. I waited until a large truck passed by with a small car. The driver of the large truck told me to let him tow the car because it would be easier for him than for the small car.

The car was stuck so badly that it had to be towed out. I'm so grateful for the help, as I'll be more careful driving from now on. I'm afraid no one will be able to pull me out next time. When we arrived at the photo spot, we were disappointed because the sun was not visible. We took a few photos and then hurried back.

The car door was broken on one side, so the wind kept coming in. I used tape to stick the door shut because it was really cold. As I drove, the tape started to come loose and made a flapping sound. When I got back to the city, I saw something moving out of the corner of my eye. It turned out to be the northern lights! I quickly drove back home to get my wife so she could see it too.

While taking photos outside the city, I accidentally dropped a camera lens. While searching for the lens, I also lost my phone. I was very worried because several cars were driving by and could have run over my phone. I decided to give up on the lens and just focus on finding my phone. I searched the entire car and finally found it on the road near the car. I then moved to take photos at the lighthouse, thinking it would be the most beautiful place in the city. After taking photos for a while, the light started to fade, so I decided to go back to sleep and come back in the morning to take photos of the sunrise instead.

I encountered the same horse again on the way, so I took a quick photo.

After a short photo session, we rushed back to the airport as we hadn't filled the tank before returning the car. We planned to find a gas station near the airport. Returning the car was very easy; we simply parked it in the designated area at the airport, and the company would pick it up later.

The trip cost 70,000 baht per person. We bought one SIM card and topped it up with 5 GB of data. If you don't stay in guesthouses or hotels, you can reduce your expenses. The most expensive accommodation was the hotel where we stayed while waiting to visit the ice cave. It was very expensive, costing between several thousand baht and ten thousand baht. It's important to note that you should be extremely careful not to damage the car door. After I returned, my friend who went on a trip and rented a large car was hit even harder than me, being charged 800 euros. It's best to pay in cash because, as you know, taxes in this country are high. Paying in cash is cheaper, and I got a 40 euro discount for doing so. Then we flew back to England. As for fuel, I filled up twice on days when I drove a long distance, and once on days when I didn't drive much. Each fill-up cost 50 pounds.

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Apologies for the delay in posting. I encountered issues with uploading images and was not satisfied with the video editing, so I decided to wait and upload everything at once.

In conclusion, thank you for your patience in reading this. As for the next trip, I will update you as soon as possible.

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This is the first part for those who haven't read it yet. Part 1: https://th.readme.me/p/1973

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This is a collection of photos from the first day of snowfall.

This is the mark after the car was taken out.