Our winters are very long here, very long and very monotonous. But we don't complain about it downstairs, we're shielded against the winter. Oh, spring does come eventually, and summer, and they last for a while, but now, looking back, spring and summer seem too short, as if they were not much more than a couple of days, and even on those days, no matter how lovely the day, it still snows occasionally.
In the text, the speaker reflects on the protracted and uneventful winters experienced in their location, suggesting a sense of resilience in not voicing complaints about the harsh conditions. They describe how the winter atmosphere is somewhat mitigated for them, as they have some form of protection that keeps them safe and warm from the cold. This implies a degree of acceptance of their situation, highlighting how they endure the season...
