Surviving the cold
With the snowfall from last Saturday, many houses were left without electricity for several days. Hotel rooms, as well as the buying and renting of electric generators, ran out quickly.
Those who were able to flee, stayed with relatives or friends; but for the few brave ones who decided to stay at home, those days were an adventure.
The first night was the easiest, since houses managed to stay warm, but as the days went on they became colder. The second night they were already quite cold, and by the third night the temperature inside was practically the same as the temperature outside.
With thermic clothing, pajamas and various blankets it was possible to spend the night, but everything that you touched was cold, and going to the bathroom or showering in the morning was very harsh.
Even if there was hot water thanks to gas heaters, the bathtub, knobs, and even the towels were really cold; of course there’s not a lot to eat and being in the dark since before 6 p.m. doesn’t leave a lot of options other than getting into bed, reading a bit and sleeping.
Those who think that it’s a good opportunity to play board games are underestimating how cold it is and sitting in the living room with one or several blankets to play something really doesn’t sound all that appealing.
On the one hand, it’s sad to see how dependent we have become on our electronic devices, but at the same time it helps us value the big advantages of modern life.
