Arctic circle photography

Although some countries in northern Europe are highly wealthy economically, depression has been bothering people. Especially in the long winter when there is no sunshine, people often suddenly collapse on a certain night because of anxiety, depression and depression. Medically, it is called seasonal affective disorder, which is especially serious in Finland, Iceland and Denmark, but Norway, where the winter environment is worse, is another matter. Even the Lofton Islands in the Arctic Circle is a holiday resort suitable for people with depression.

Photography: Wu Yilin, a global travel photographer (Taiwan Province Province), a columnist who went to Lvhang.

From February 65438 to the beginning of the following year 1 month, there will be polar night in Lofton Islands for more than one month. What is this concept? For the next month or so, you won't see the sun, and it will be dark for 24 hours. It is night to wake up before going to bed. In other words, theoretically, during the day, local residents should work and live under the light.

Visitors who have just arrived in the Lofton Islands will always feel particularly surprised and excited in the first day or two. The sky shrouded in aurora is full of mystery. But we are used to sunrise and sunset, and we will soon show inadaptability. It is true that you can really sleep in the dark here, but if you sleep too much, our whole person will become very sad and decadent. However, local residents especially like winter. As long as you adjust your mentality, you will find this place is too suitable for a holiday.

Although the Lofoton Islands are located in the Arctic Circle, it is relatively not very cold in winter. However, the weather at this time is very changeable It snowed and rained for a while. Even residents who are familiar with the local climate can hardly guarantee the smooth progress of outdoor hiking. It stands to reason that living in such a place, the changeable weather alone can drive a group of people crazy, but Norwegians really don't have much negative emotions.

February is the coldest month in a year, but the average temperature is only about 2 degrees below zero. The relatively warm climate enables people to maintain normal work, life and entertainment, unlike people in Siberia, Russia, who can only stay at home and go nowhere in winter.

At midnight, it really affects work and rest. But people can always find some pastimes, such as drinking a little wine in a bar, listening to music, and talking about poetry and distance with heterosexual tourists from all over the world. So there is no escape after drinking too much. The nightlife in pubs is called recreation, not indulgence.

Traditional fishing methods and the distance from big cities make the relationship between residents in small towns more harmonious. People like to fish in groups and face the harsh climate at sea together. This kind of community emotion caused by environmental impact keeps people in a deep neighborhood, so even in one of the most remote places in the world, people never feel lonely.

Based on this, even strangers can maintain a warm attitude. That's why many tourists praise the reputation of the Lofton Islands, because tourists can always easily hitch a ride with local residents.

In addition, Iceland and Finland, where depression is high, have more scholars who love reading. People who read this book often think too much, and it is easy to get bogged down and get out. However, the Lofoton Islands and even most Norwegians make a living by fishing at sea, so they are more open-minded and have a more positive attitude towards life.

There are many factors to keep a happy mood. Some experts believe that the residents of the Lofoton Islands are optimistic because there are abundant seafood resources in the area. Eating more fish can supplement vitamin D due to lack of sunshine, so that people always keep energetic mood.

In fact, in addition to these factors, there are many interesting outdoor entertainment projects in the Lofoton Islands in winter. For example, the most popular skiing attracts countless tourists to experience it every year. Ski resorts can be seen everywhere in the Lofotung Islands when winter comes.

Skiing is just one of them. Walking over the snow-capped mountains outdoors and fishing for cod with old fishermen can be very fulfilling every day. Therefore, even people who are depressed again will be infected unconsciously and become happy. At least when you look up at the mysterious aurora overhead, you will feel a sense of healing.