I think there is something special about living this far north. My place is about 54 degrees north. To have the sun out for such a long period of time at this time of year is something that many people never get to experience. I have spent some time further north and it is even more impressive.
It is almost as we forget about the winter at this time of year as the weather is so nice. I know that in the winter all I can usually think about is summer. Sometimes to the point of doing ridiculous things. This canoeing trip was done at minus 25 but a good time was had by all. (and yes I was wearing flip flops)
There is definitely something special about the solstice. Going to bed at midnight and still seeing the remnants of daylight is exactly what you said - not experienced by a lot of people. There is a certain melancholy that comes with knowing that the days from this point on are getting shorter and yet summer has literally just begun.
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DeleteI always dread the days getting shorter, but I wont think of that till mid August