Winter is about to begin in India and preparations to fight the chill has started for many. From buying thick woolens to taking out heaters before winter hits, people have begun to prepare themselves to stay cozy. While many may think that winter in our country is harsh with temperatures in the plains sometimes plummeting below the freezing point and in the hills snowing, have you given a thought what it is to live like close to the North Pole?
In a viral video shared on Instagram, @sejsejlija gives a glimpse of her life in Svalbard. In the clip the woman mentions that the people in the village use special clothing to keep themselves warm and wear layers of them if they have to go outside. She also shows her cozy cabin and her adorable dog.
She also goes on to say that the Sun will not shine in Svalbard for four months and the villagers always need to keep a torch with themselves.
Since being shared, the video has has been viewed over 30 lakh times and garnered close to three lakh likes and several comments.
One Instagram user after seeing the video wrote, "It would be extremely hard for me long term. I think I'd sink into a deep depression."
While another said, "Well, fascinating! Great post. So interesting. I could NOT do that for two months, but it would be fun to experience it for a week."
"How do you handle your sleep cycles? Can you keep a usual schedule or do you feel like sleeping more or at odd times ?, asked intriguingly.
"THIS is why I’ve followed you guys; I love love the Polar Nights! from California,' wrote a fourth user.