Artic Ocean


The Artic Ocean is the smallest of the world’s five major oceans, and it is also known as the coldest of all the oceans. This Ocean covers countries like United States, Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia.

In one of my trips to Norway, I had the opportunity to swim in this ocean, and I recommend you to do it if you can! It is amazing!

I have to say that at first I was scared, but my friends convinced me, and I’m glad for it. We were in Bugøynes, in the North of Norway, and we went to one of the biggest saunas in the world, it is made for be used for 60 people at the same time!

A guide explained us the Finnish way to do it:
-First, you must be in sauna a few minutes, and then, go straight to the Artic Ocean, but you shouldn’t put your head inside the water, only your body.
-Then, you must go again into the sauna, and before sit down you must put your feet in cold water. In that way, your body can recover the corporal temperature.
-A few minutes later, you must go again to the Artic Ocean, and this time, you can put your head inside the water if you want!
-Finally, you must go again into the sauna and then go straight to the Artic Ocean for third and last time. As the first time, you shouldn’t put your head inside the water, because if you do it, your body couldn’t recover its temperature!

If you do these steps, you’re an authentic Finnish person! People recommend not to take a shower before this third step, because the salt is acting in your skin!

I did it and I think it was one of the best experiences of my life! If you have the opportunity, don’t doubt and be brave!


   

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