Eveline Lunde made a bold decision to move from where she lives to Longyearbyen (Svalbard archipelago, Norway) to experience 84 days without sunlight.
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Located in the Svalbard archipelago (the northernmost part of Norway), about 1,000 km from the North Pole, Longyearbyen is a small town of about 2,300 people. Every year, the area experiences 84 days without light (from mid-November to January), a phenomenon known as polar night. For many people, living in darkness can be a nightmare. But for Eveline Lunde, it is paradise. |
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To boost her mental health in a place with little daylight like Longyearbyen, Eveline Lunde has had to convince herself to develop a good morning routine. Every day, Eveline wakes up at 6:30 and spends an hour relaxing by the fireplace watching TV. |
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After her morning routine, Evelin energizes herself by taking her daily vitamins and eating crusty bread. During the polar night, the reflective vest is a familiar companion to her and the locals. This person said that Longyearbyen residents start their “morning” commute in the pitch-black night. |
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According to Evelin, when you live in Longyearbyen, or anywhere else in the Svalbard archipelago, you never know what you’re going to experience when you step out onto the road. It’s important to be careful to look out for animals as they often lurk in the shadows. On the day Evelin documented her journey, she came across two reindeer on the side of the road. Evelin was momentarily startled because she hadn’t spotted them. Svalbard reindeer, with their short legs and relatively fat bodies, are well adapted to the harsh climate. They are generally unafraid of humans. |
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Evelin works at Longyearbyen's oldest tour operator, Hurtigruten Svalbard. The job is relatively leisurely. She can freely drive to Adventdalen to watch the changing sky during working hours. |
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One of the “privileges” of living and working in the far north of Norway is that Evelin can see the sky in a variety of colors. Adventdalen is a valley located in the Svalbard archipelago - an area that is said to have the least air pollution. According to Evelin, the pink light in the photo is related to stratospheric clouds (nacreous clouds), which are illuminated by solar energy. This is one of the rare phenomena. |
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In the far north of Norway, people are allowed to own rifles to protect themselves from bear attacks. However, polar bears are protected by the Norwegian government and people are not allowed to go too far from residential areas. |
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After work, Evelin went home, had a snack, and prepared for her hiking trip. She put spikes on the soles of her shoes, turned on the light on her helmet, and loaded her rifle for self-defense. Evelin also brought a flare gun, which is used to scare away polar bears. |
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Evelin and her friend walked from home to the top of Platåfjellet, overlooking the quiet little village of Longyearbyen. Then she returned home and ended the day peacefully. |
According to Zing.vn
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