Page 6 - Seniorstoday June 2024 Issue

Cover Story

Arctic Odyssey: Exploring the Enigmatic

Realm of the Midnight Sun
Photographs and Video by Urvi Piramal

In the tranquil expanse of the Arctic wilderness, enveloped by glistening
glaciers and vast expanses of ice, I was overcome with a profound sense of
peace and enlightenment, writes Urvi Piramal

In August of last year, I embarked on an of cultural heritage. Oslo, with its vibrant
unforgettable journey into the heart of museums and serene fjords, served as the
the Arctic, traversing from the vibrant perfect prelude to my Arctic escapade.
urban landscape of Mumbai to the tranquil
shores of Oslo, Norway. From there, my
adventure began as I ventured onward to
Longyearbyen, the gateway to the ethereal
Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard.

Stone sculptures dot the grassy knolls of Vigeland Park
The transition to Longyearbyen was a
The stunning view of Oslo’s Opera House in August stark contrast—a quaint, one-street Arctic
Upon landing in Oslo, I found myself town nestled amidst breath-taking icy
enveloped in a city where modernity vistas, situated at the remarkable latitude
intertwines seamlessly with a rich tapestry of 78 degrees North, marking it as the

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