the REALITY of going outside the VILLAGE LIMITS | Longyearbyen, Svalbard

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  • A Polar Bear broke four windows and ripped the wood of the wall when trying to get into the cabin, just before we arrived to stay for a few days. In this video I take you along on one of my more challenging snowmobile adventures, and explain what goes into heading outside the village limits into Polar Bear territory. An unforgettable journey with incredible scenery and good times with friends. I hope you enjoy this video and thank you so much for being here! 🧡☕️
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  • @AngelLuluBlu
    @AngelLuluBlu Рік тому +529

    Some people make videos, but Cecilia with your talent, creativity and storytelling you are a filmmaker and with your beauty, dazzling personality and hilarious sense of humor you are a star to boot! 💫 Girl, you were born to do this!
    I feel so blessed that you share your magical life with Christoffer and Grim with us!
    Love from Idaho, USA 😘

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  Рік тому +46

      Wow, thank you so so much 😭😍🧡🧡🧡🧡

    • @stephkay2149
      @stephkay2149 Рік тому +17

      I feel the same way with her videos and life! Much love from Las Vegas!

    • @KathyW5
      @KathyW5 Рік тому +14

      Yes, yes, yes from Washington State, US

    • @sharondoan1447
      @sharondoan1447 Рік тому +24

      Isn’t Cecilia a lovely person ? She always goes with the flow and finds her way around every obstacle with determination and a great attitude.

    • @seesea-sv3xw
      @seesea-sv3xw Рік тому +3

      Cheers from New Jersey, USA. I look forward to Sunday in Svalbard.

  • @suzannewallace335
    @suzannewallace335 9 місяців тому +13

    I love that they already live somewhere really remote, then they go somewhere even more remote for a holiday!

  • @white_clover767
    @white_clover767 Рік тому +103

    My 🇫🇴Faroe Islands🇫🇴 husband works on one of the fishing vessels that sail around Trømso, Båtsfjord, Bear Island and Svaalbaard. He says he's never thought about the peeps on land who might see his ship. He says hey.

  • @kaytlinjustis5643
    @kaytlinjustis5643 Рік тому +90

    'Read books all day long', girl, you've just described my perfect day! Snowy outdoors, drinking hot chocolate/tea, and reading a big book wrapped in blankets! 📖🍵🌨

    • @danakaystone
      @danakaystone 8 місяців тому +1

      I thought the exact same thing❣

    • @officialobawise4853
      @officialobawise4853 3 місяці тому

      ⁠let’s go on our own adventure together

  • @EbonandEli10
    @EbonandEli10 Рік тому +279

    What do you think they’re fishing for? “Fish!” That had me giggling through the entire video. Your shots are so unbelievably beautiful and peaceful. The juxtaposition of fingernail polish and harrowing snowmobile rides, rustic, far away cabins and posh homes in Portugal, just unbelievable! It’s like reading a good novel. I think humans love good stories, and you tell them well.

    • @AngelLuluBlu
      @AngelLuluBlu Рік тому +29

      Love your comment! I agree Cecila is an amazing storyteller! I laugh, I cry and become fully immersed in each and every story. I love that Cecilia is super girly and also a freaking badass adventurer!

    • @c9566
      @c9566 Рік тому +4

      Same! Their friend is so funny and quirky 😂 what a cool adventure. Love Cecelia!!

    • @deanberchenbriter8758
      @deanberchenbriter8758 Рік тому +1

      Hi,

    • @manilove2pwn
      @manilove2pwn Рік тому +1

      that polar bear will be back and eat these fools

    • @carebear2155
      @carebear2155 10 місяців тому +3

      ​@@manilove2pwnthe fools who live here full time? Who has protection on them basically at all times? The ones who are more prepared for you it than you will ever be?

  • @marinawolf
    @marinawolf Рік тому +170

    Einar is so engaging! He did a great job of explaining the history of the downed airplane. What a lovely trip.

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  Рік тому +31

      I agree! I love when he tells a story!

    • @sallyannc3176
      @sallyannc3176 Рік тому

      @@CeciliaBlomdahl the rest of Europe (well us in the UK) not so thankful the Germans survived to bomb us another day!

    • @Biosafetylevel4
      @Biosafetylevel4 Рік тому +2

      And he’s not bad to look at, either! 😏

    • @sallyannc3176
      @sallyannc3176 Рік тому

      @@Biosafetylevel4 too fat - all the guys there seem to be obese.

    • @Biosafetylevel4
      @Biosafetylevel4 Рік тому

      @@sallyannc3176 I prefer my men husky/stocky. Innately desired, anthropologically for their ability to “fend for the family”/protector, stocky men are the ideal body type for all around endurance and heat retention, vital for keeping muscles warm for best utilization.
      I just love them bc it’s what is most visually appealing to me. 😍

  • @cynthiawood9616
    @cynthiawood9616 Рік тому +214

    Thank you guys for being such thoughtful dog lovers. The way you stopped for Grim to get on the snowmobile because you knew he was tired. I know that seems obvious but soo many people don't think about it. Wonderful!

    • @jasminelaura2634
      @jasminelaura2634 Рік тому +20

      Fenris was the tired one. But yes! So thoughtful

    • @juzzieg
      @juzzieg Рік тому +5

      I also felt happy when Grim got to ride on the snowmobile.

    • @bustersmith5569
      @bustersmith5569 8 місяців тому +3

      They do have two Beautiful dogs 🦮👍👍

  • @mtnshelby7059
    @mtnshelby7059 Рік тому +237

    Fenris and Grim sure are two happy dogs living a big adventure with their human porters😄 Excellent video, thank you.

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  Рік тому +19

      You are so kind!

    • @rahelhorvat1471
      @rahelhorvat1471 Рік тому +1

      How is Fenris now a permanent resident with Chris and Cecilia, doesn't he belong to some other owners?

    • @sallyannc3176
      @sallyannc3176 Рік тому +7

      @@rahelhorvat1471 he isn't - his owner was with them on the trip. He sometimes stays with Cecilia and Chris if his owners are away.

  • @IsabelCarter-ve1un
    @IsabelCarter-ve1un Рік тому +109

    I'm a geologist working at AGH University in Kraków, and I went on a research expediton to Svalbard in 2021 including a few days around Belsund/Chamberlindalen, so this was super fun to see! Poland has a long history of Polar research on Svalbard (going back about 80 years), and there are multiple Polish research stations and cabins there - some more basic than this, but also a large station at Hornsund with proper 'civilised' faclities. Thanks for showing us around, I hope I get the chance to return one day!

    • @sandrarawn2147
      @sandrarawn2147 Рік тому +6

      🇨🇦 HELLO FROM ONTARIO CANADA! I want to thank you so much for your years of research you've done for this absolutely beautiful part of our world! My goodness in all your years of research it must be sad to see the state of Svalbard and our Polar bears. The weather is greatly affecting this larger than life beautiful part of the world as well? With the weather being too warm it's melting the ice these beautiful animals need to hunt from. I just find it incredible that we, in this beautiful world are being warned about these effects and many others and we just keep going on like we live in an indispensable world! Buckle up people! We are ruining a world that our children and grandchildren and so on...have to live in. There truely isn't much time left. 😩🥶🤬🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @gabriellafox7948
      @gabriellafox7948 8 місяців тому +6

      ⁠@@sandrarawn2147
      Sad to see if the “state” of Svalbard? There’s nothing wrong there, the archipelago is very beautifully kept in pristine condition. Folks who live there are extremely mindful of the environment, so I’m not sure what you are referring to. Yes, there is some climate change, but it’s not catastrophic as you purport. There are others, however, China and India primarily are going to ruin it for everyone else. They’re wicked leadership don’t give a rats patootie about the environment. The crimes that they are committing against the land and their peoples deserve punishment in prison for the rest of their lives.

    • @bustersmith5569
      @bustersmith5569 8 місяців тому

      @@gabriellafox7948 China and india will never stop there Damage there doing,,,,, Never 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

  • @HelloIAmJo
    @HelloIAmJo Рік тому +74

    Thank you so much for having captions made for your videos! I know that it takes a lot of effort, and it doesn't go unnoticed. I'm hard of hearing so it's always amazing when real captions are an option. There are bigger creators who don't go to the effort and I appreciate you so much for it!

    • @emlocke12
      @emlocke12 Рік тому +7

      Yes! Quality captions allow me to totally relax and soak up the content. On other channels, I spend so much time pausing/jumping back 30 seconds to listen again that it becomes a distraction and sometimes a hassle.

  • @13dulcie
    @13dulcie Рік тому +69

    I bet the pups needed a long nap after their run. I loved the smile on Fenris's face. He and grim are adorable. The landscape is so beautiful. I just love your videos. 💗

  • @uppercut147
    @uppercut147 Рік тому +35

    I love Grim's little bark.🥰It's so cute! And his energy matches yours so well.

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  Рік тому +15

      an impatient ball of energy! suits me perfectly 😍

    • @springfauna1465
      @springfauna1465 Рік тому +3

      The Grim is adorable!!! He's actually how I found this channel today. There was the cutest short video about him and his bed, and now I'm binge watching these awesome videos!! 😊❤️💯

  • @lavendertownvip1908
    @lavendertownvip1908 Рік тому +59

    That clip of christoffer filming himself eating chocolate is so funny. He is definitely becoming more comfortable around the camera, good for him.

    • @SarahWelstead
      @SarahWelstead Рік тому

      I get the impression - founded totally on watching so many of Cecilia's videos - that seeing Einar so comfortable on camera kind of brought out Christoffer's competitive side. (I think Einar has a little secret crush on Cecilia TBH.)

    • @sallyannc3176
      @sallyannc3176 Рік тому +3

      @@SarahWelstead nah - Einar has his own lovely partner.

  • @christybirling3299
    @christybirling3299 Рік тому +113

    I'm convinced Grim thinks these trips are specifically for him. How those dogs can run for so long is amazing. I thought seeing the fishing vessels was really neat. Will Grim be getting a new chariot? Thank you for sharing your adventure with us and for the marvelous video.

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 Рік тому +13

      I spend so much time fretting about Grim having everything he needs lol.
      And though Cecilia says he'd bark if a bear came near, I freak when he's tied up outside by himself. ♡♡♡
      Finally realized it looks like hell there - too cold, no trees, hungry bears and then the darkness. Heh I just adore Cecilia, Christoffer and their amigos.

    • @sandrasmith3378
      @sandrasmith3378 Рік тому +7

      omg ...when she said, "Sadly didn't make it back'...... *I really thought she said Grim didn't make it back home, I was crying I'm not kidding.....seached video for more info on Dogs....THAN I realized the "Dog Carrier" didn't make it!!!!* Those Dog's are so ❤️ Beautiful 🌹!

  • @elli481
    @elli481 Рік тому +36

    Cecelia, you transport me to another part of the world that most of us could only ever dream of getting to. I can't even fathom the coldness that you live with, but do it with such ease! Thanks for a lovely video and a snippet of time in your life.

  • @reet01693
    @reet01693 Рік тому +23

    One of my favourite videos you've ever made! So authentic, simple and raw. Thank you for not cutting the footage shorter, the length made it feel more like a story or a movie.
    And Christoffer and Einar - oh my goodness! Fun personalities! 😀

  • @chloemeow9456
    @chloemeow9456 Рік тому +339

    Christoffer comfortably vlogging himself is a whole new level of personal growth! :D

    • @amyeastin5263
      @amyeastin5263 Рік тому +10

      Christoffer vlogging himself is priceless. 😉

    • @peggymiller3045
      @peggymiller3045 Рік тому +3

      Amen!

    • @MatthewsLife
      @MatthewsLife Рік тому +2

      that is amazing I remember when my dad ua-cam.com/users/proudopa51 did his first vlog with my mother.

    • @peggymiller3045
      @peggymiller3045 Рік тому +3

      @@MatthewsLife beautiful tribute

    • @arctic_desert
      @arctic_desert Рік тому +2

      I was thinking the same thing! So nice

  • @Seattalie
    @Seattalie Рік тому +96

    The drone footage of the glacier was so beautiful and moving it brought tears to my eyes.

    • @juliachildress2943
      @juliachildress2943 Рік тому +8

      I thought I was the only one. I don't know. Maybe it's seeing nature in some pristine state; a part of the world that I will never see in person but that I get to experience through someone else.

    • @ameiseelefant3470
      @ameiseelefant3470 Рік тому

      Climate crisis is gonna take it - already does - from us. It is very sad. But i mean, its our own fault so ..

  • @sgtfifilarue8957
    @sgtfifilarue8957 Рік тому +34

    Thank you for the moments of total bliss!! I am disabled and my traveling days have passed me by. I always tell my children to explain what they experienced so that I can see things through their eyes. Whether it’s a research facility in The Keys (Florida) to dining experiences and everything in between. You truly outdid yourself with this video! I know there is scarcely a chance I will ever be able to explore Svalbard, let alone the outlining areas, but you captured it beautifully! I appreciate you sharing your life with all of us! I treasure the quiet times when I get to see what you have been up to. Bravo! This one will be hard to beat! ❤

  • @AmyStoneYT
    @AmyStoneYT Рік тому +43

    I live in Ontario Canada. We certainly don’t get the darkness like you do. But the winters certainly drag and are very depressing. A change of scenery, even a weekend trip, does wonders for the mood! ❤

    • @donnalawrence8593
      @donnalawrence8593 Рік тому +2

      Hi. I couldn't imagine. I think I will keep this video when it's Hot here down in the 'states'.lol
      Amish Country Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is in between Maine and Florida. I couldn't handle this cold

    • @danielletanguay7272
      @danielletanguay7272 Рік тому +2

      Hello fellow Ontario resident!

    • @bethb7965
      @bethb7965 Рік тому

      ​@@donnalawrence8593 I'm in western Montgomery county

    • @mosimosi630
      @mosimosi630 9 місяців тому +1

      How about this winter we all choose to enjoy and stop saying we hate winter and be grateful for Canada a peaceful land I’m planning on being thankful this winter please join me

  • @lolah3838
    @lolah3838 Рік тому +24

    I can't even with how adorable Grim & Fenris are and how much they love your lifestyle.

  • @cindywho134
    @cindywho134 Рік тому +59

    It's beyond words how beautiful this is.

  • @natalianatalia2
    @natalianatalia2 Рік тому +62

    It’s unbelievable. I love watching your channel. I’m Polish and I was studying geography at the Polish uni 12 years ago. I remember that my professors were going on and off the station in Svalbard. They showed us a lot of photos and videos, including photos of the polar bears getting into the cabin. I remember how big of a dream it was for me at that time to work at the uni and be able to travel to Svalbard myself one day. The opportunity and the dream is now gone, which I don’t regret because I have a great job and career, but still this video brought back a lot of old memories and reminded me of few dreams I used to had :). You are doing great things Cecilia and I thank you for that! Stay safe! ❤

    • @mon6745
      @mon6745 Рік тому +3

      I hope you're able to go on a vacation 🤗

  • @LisaT_
    @LisaT_ 9 місяців тому +9

    Such a natural storytelling style. You’re not just a social media video creator. Very talented. Love your channel. So fascinating. In America we have a myriad of weather patterns, even within one state, but obviously nothing like there. Wish we had multi language instruction, when young, as well.

  • @veesimmons2464
    @veesimmons2464 Рік тому +16

    Wow! You guys are RUGGED! It's so beautiful yet so deadly at the same time. Thanks for sharing what life is like there. I'm such an armchair traveler-- too poor to be able to travel anywhere. When I watch your videos I am transported.

  • @barbiec4312
    @barbiec4312 9 місяців тому +11

    This is one of the most beautiful and other real footage and scenery I’ve ever seen. Absolutely beautifully filmed and edited. Thank you so much.

  • @tamarindcandy
    @tamarindcandy Рік тому +19

    Wow she’s so brave going out to ski. I’m such a weenie- if I saw polar bear tracks I would stay inside that cabin and never leave except to use the outhouse. And even then I’d ask for a bathroom buddy 😂

  • @juliachildress2943
    @juliachildress2943 Рік тому +12

    Einar is so funny. Tell him thanks for agreeing to be filmed. Like you and Kristoffer, he seems very laid back. Your videos are beautiful, and I find the mountains, the snow and especially the glaciers so moving to see. Thank you.

  • @kathleenpeplow6163
    @kathleenpeplow6163 Рік тому +67

    Incredible views of the glacier and surrounding area ❤️ Fenris and Grim certainly have a lovely life ❤️

  • @gabrielleparis3532
    @gabrielleparis3532 Рік тому +49

    Cecilia your videos are so magical. Thank you for bringing such joy into our lives ❄️❄️❄️

  • @annaG2378
    @annaG2378 Рік тому +8

    I'm Polish and it was such a surprise to see the cabin house full of polish stuff 🙂 I love your channel and I'm addicted to it already 🤣 Please please never stop filming 🥰 Greatings from Poland ❤🇵🇱

  • @enryiggins2878
    @enryiggins2878 Рік тому +4

    Oh my heart! Grim is so full of joy running beside mom and dad. What a sweet boy.

  • @gillianc2895
    @gillianc2895 Рік тому +5

    G’day from Australia. I was in Svalbard 3 weeks ago (bloody long way to go). I sailed the Archipelago and loved every minute of it. I love watching your adventures and Grim melts my heart. As an avid gardener, I was fascinated to see the seed vault in Svalbard. Keep your vlogs coming 👍🏼

  • @Carrie_13
    @Carrie_13 Рік тому +14

    Svalbard is def on my bucket list and has been since I first discovered your channel over a year ago. No matter how I am feeling, seeing the dogs SMILE ear to ear while running around lifts my heart and brings so much joy This was an amazing video, thank you!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @thegzak
    @thegzak Рік тому +5

    “I think I’m gonna go and read my book, and drink some coffee, and have a piece of chocolate, and then I’ll go out again in the sunshine”
    What an amazing life 😌

  • @tinglelingaling6
    @tinglelingaling6 Рік тому +7

    I grew up without the internet. I had my first cell phone when I was 31. I have to laugh because we all thought we knew so much. The internet has really put my generation in its place as far as some knowledge. Don't get me wrong, I am so glad I grew up without it. I have the memories of both worlds now. I do think of my Grandmother a lot and her stories. She grew up without a tv. They had a radio. I remember being so excited when she got a new larger tv and gave me her little black and white tv. Friends were envious lol. Now I can see and learn so many new things. I love that you share with us.

  • @sunnydeemaui6109
    @sunnydeemaui6109 Рік тому +6

    I’m watching this from my freezing 65°F kitchen in California looking at sunny skies through my backyard patio…with a flushing toilet & all…Feeling grateful & humbled 😜 I enjoy these vids so much ♥️

  • @KajalMali
    @KajalMali Рік тому +3

    I just spent my entire morning binge watching your videos. You live the COOLEST life! + it makes me feel so cozy!!!!

  • @stephaniec2944
    @stephaniec2944 Рік тому +12

    This is art....I just stumbled across your channel this morning, and Thank you. It is so incredible, so relaxing, so interesting, so wholesome, and just all around lovely.

  • @bettieshea278
    @bettieshea278 Рік тому +19

    Thank you Cecelia! I always love sharing your adventures. As I have said before to you here, and to my own kids every day, KEEP GOING. Be unafraid. Be bold while you’re young and you can! I wish I had been bolder when I was young with fewer responsibilities.
    Your lovely soul glows and warms everyone it comes into contact with!

  • @lynetteray2146
    @lynetteray2146 Рік тому +7

    I have to say, watching it again, Einar is very entertaining. He is simply a 'guy' being a 'guy' in the middle of nowhere! And he has a great sense of humor!

  • @Britspence381
    @Britspence381 Рік тому +27

    Enjoyed sharing your adventure with you. I'm an older fellow in Virginia, USA, so this was a real treat for me. I love the pooches, dogs make everything so much better. Thank you for posting.

  • @BrenzerM
    @BrenzerM 8 місяців тому +1

    Oohhh the damp cold....its wet and hits your bones and soul! That's all we have in Ireland nearly all of the time! Your home and village are so so beautiful 😍 💚

  • @Erin-nu7ux
    @Erin-nu7ux Рік тому +31

    Great video! You always capture the beauty of svalbard 😍 I love how down to earth you and christoffer are 🥰 I also love your sweaters! So cute!! Stay safe and have a great week 🥰🤗 oh and I can't forget Grim, what an awesome dog and companion 🐾💖🐾 thank you for your videos!

  • @lynnbogard3596
    @lynnbogard3596 Рік тому +29

    I think you have the best videos around. I’ve shared them with family and friends and we’re all in agreement! Well done!!

  • @TaKreatywna
    @TaKreatywna Рік тому +8

    I studied geography (specialized in geoecology), my master's thesis promoter is one of the researchers who comes there. I did quite a lot of such research in Poland and my dream was to go this cabin and to Chernobyl (Ukraine), I luckily was able to make the Charnobyl dream come true, I was like a kid on the playground, fascinated with everything around. I wanted to go for Spitzbergen research so badly, but unfortunately never got enough money. This video made me so emotional. Lots of love from Poland! ❤ I love watching your videos on Monday mornings, so peaceful start of the week.

    • @nickyjones867
      @nickyjones867 8 місяців тому

      It’s nice to see more women studying in these subjects! I’m glad you got to Chernobyl. My son wants to go to Svalbard too to study. He is doing geology and paleontology at uni in the UK. I hope he gets the opportunity x

  • @PowerPuff60
    @PowerPuff60 Рік тому +8

    you guys definitely make the most of life in Svalbard and your videos are so well made and able to invoke emotion. Thank you for the time and energy you put into this, absolutely my favourite channel. xx

  • @thevictoryoverhimself7298
    @thevictoryoverhimself7298 Рік тому +15

    I like how this shack (that the polar bear broke the windows of) looks like it was constructed in like the 1800s, abandoned, and was never touched lol. (You can still see original 1800s shacks from the original polar explorers standing today in many places, still with victorian-era canned food you can very possibly maybe eat. Depending on how much lead you want in your diet.)

  • @julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641
    @julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641 Рік тому +28

    You are a courageous bunch of friends! 😆 🐶🐶 I’m happy to watch your adventures but I could not do this in this life… I need comfort! 😅😉

  • @Secular-Serenity
    @Secular-Serenity Рік тому +18

    I feel silly fussing about the cold 40 degree weather in Florida. You’re a champ, Cecilia 💪🏻

    • @trishrobinson1523
      @trishrobinson1523 Рік тому +2

      It’s all relative. Whatever you’re used to. Sometimes 40 is cold and sometimes it feels like a heatwave after a winter storm. ❤

    • @carolynwatson4301
      @carolynwatson4301 Рік тому

      The week of Christmas it was -10 here in Arkansas. And it gets 105 degrees in the summer. The Ouachita Mountains are a place of extremes.

  • @ELL289
    @ELL289 Рік тому +1

    Your friend Einar has a fun personality. He looks happy to be with you.

  • @JPMJPM
    @JPMJPM Рік тому +8

    I typically watch UA-cam on my phone, but Cecelia, I always watch your videos on a big screen TV. The quality is incredible. You deserve your own TV show.

    • @amyjohnson7729
      @amyjohnson7729 Рік тому +1

      I agree her scenery shots and drone footage is wonderful. If you haven't seen it yet, Simple Alaska Living also has incredible footage, National Geographic quality.

  • @erntefreude
    @erntefreude Рік тому +27

    The landscape is awesome. Thank you for sharing your time there at the cabin with us.

  • @felipemercado4311
    @felipemercado4311 Рік тому +2

    I live in Puerto Rico and it’s exciting to see your videos with all of the snow, ice and cold. I see the coziness that surrounds your life how great that must be!

  • @veeemit9719
    @veeemit9719 Рік тому +7

    In addition to being a wonderful filmmaker and story teller, you are a great teacher; I seem to learn something new every time I watch one of your productions. Also, Christopher’s waffles looked absolutely scrumptious! What talent.

  • @4evelyn734
    @4evelyn734 Рік тому +11

    The wild beauty of your island never ceases to amaze! Fenris is such sweetheart and Grim is so much fun. Hope you're having a lovely time in the sunshine. Thanks for sharing!

  • @edwinaflannery9828
    @edwinaflannery9828 Рік тому +2

    Another incredible scenery day...we are so lucky to have you showing this all to us thank you

  • @88ashjen
    @88ashjen Рік тому +4

    I love the raw nature of your videos! Nature is the perfect filter and it’s always a joy to experience your cabin trips and videos about Svalbard.

  • @einezcrespo2107
    @einezcrespo2107 Рік тому +9

    For all the pitfalls of Polar Bear break ins Svalbard is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing and enjoy your vacation in Portugal.

  • @jennifer6833
    @jennifer6833 Рік тому +12

    Your videos are phenomenal, not one outdoes the other. All of them I am utterly awestruck by! To think I never knew where you live existed until this past October purely by stumbling onto your channel with the video of you discussing the vitamin D testing. I’ve been hooked ever since. It’s good to see how people from different parts of the world live, helps keep thing’s in perspective of how we are so small yet have such profound impact for being the individuals that we are.
    Thank You ❤

  • @ecburt5046
    @ecburt5046 Рік тому +2

    This is the first video I ever watched of Cecelia, Christoffer and Grim. Fun to watch again now that I know their personalities.

  • @SezShares
    @SezShares Рік тому +3

    Finally grabbing a moment with a cup of coffee in the early morning to enjoy this epic adventure from Svalbard. LOVE an Einar video. He’s so funny and a natural on camera

  • @amandabradley6256
    @amandabradley6256 Рік тому +12

    The scenery is just SPECTACULAR. What an experience ❤

  • @TheApril41885
    @TheApril41885 Рік тому +8

    The snip where Kristopher took the camera “Hi it’s me” 😂😂 Thank you for including that! Love your videos!

  • @rebeccastephens5851
    @rebeccastephens5851 8 місяців тому +1

    The BEAUTY!!! I'm in awe of your ability to capture the grandeur of such an awesome place. Thanks for taking us along your adventure.

  • @KristiBee
    @KristiBee Рік тому +7

    Watching your videos makes us miss Alaska! So much in your videos is similar to the things we know. Your outlook is very positive and I appreciate your viewpoint on things that can be hard to overcome like the darkness and the cold with your cheerful attitude and your appreciation for simple things like cozy fires and a good book.

  • @pamelaagnew7615
    @pamelaagnew7615 Рік тому +36

    Thank you for taking us along with you on your trip. The scenery is truly magnificent and the air must be so pure that probably my city lungs would not be able to take it. I love watching your vlog and your adventures with Grim and of course Kristofer

  • @CharlottesEscapism
    @CharlottesEscapism Рік тому +4

    Does anyone else come to Cecilia’s channel for a little bit of escapism? Nothing more cosier for me than sitting down with a cup of tea (sometimes coffee), my dog & watching a new video all on the life of Svalbard 🥹

  • @ginamartinez6308
    @ginamartinez6308 Рік тому +12

    Gorgeous scenery, it’s like a beautiful work of art. Thank you for taking us along on your remote escape from remote life! I love how happy the dogs look running alongside the snowmobile. I can feel their joyful freedom. 💕

  • @thestampingzoo6757
    @thestampingzoo6757 Рік тому +4

    I’m always so excited when you post a new video and this one was a definite winner! Thanks so much, so glad all of you had a great time. ❤

  • @user-sz4hz1lj5u
    @user-sz4hz1lj5u 7 місяців тому +1

    Loved this! So great seeing Grimm and his buddy F having such a great time! I love all of your videos about life in Svalbard, but this adventure was special. Thank you for sharing it with us!

  • @rhondachapman3688
    @rhondachapman3688 Рік тому +8

    I live in Australia and have never even seen snow, so I find it hard to understand just how cold it would have been there. Totally loved the landscape, so very majestic. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us....glad you didn’t come across that polar bear 💜💜🇦🇺

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ Рік тому +1

      If you'd like to see some REAL snowstorm-level snow, check out our recent snowfall in California (US). ua-cam.com/video/UixVpdnSPL0/v-deo.html This is A LOT of snow, even for California!

    • @wendyhoward472
      @wendyhoward472 8 місяців тому

      Hi fellow Aussie in Queensland I find these podcasts incredible. Like armchair tours.

  • @rachelhebert4136
    @rachelhebert4136 Рік тому +28

    This is truly a beautifully filmed and edited video. Your content always has the rare quality of just peaceful presence. You're clearly a very present and content person yourself, and that reflects in your filming style, etc. I especially loved the brief Christoffer 'I'm eating chocolate' interlude and the still of happy Fenris. Simply lovely.

  • @Carlie12345
    @Carlie12345 Рік тому +2

    I love seeing Ferris and Grim smile.. and then, in the next breath, I imagine them, showing how large the polar bear foot was, and I freak out!!

  • @amyeastin5263
    @amyeastin5263 Рік тому +4

    Just breathtaking views of the glaciers and scenery that I’ll never get to see. I loved seeing Grim and Fenris so happy on their adventures with you. I can’t wait for more cabin adventures

  • @emilydents
    @emilydents Рік тому +7

    Love love love your channel! Thank you for sharing these moments. They remind me of my childhood growing up in Labrador!

  • @heathersteinmetz9215
    @heathersteinmetz9215 Рік тому +9

    Cecilia, your videos never cease to amaze me! The beauty you capture and the storytelling you do keeps me waiting for the next video! Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @jenmorricone4014
    @jenmorricone4014 Рік тому +7

    You have created such an amazing, unique life to live. I admire that so much. Your heart is full of adventure.

  • @AK-vr4fi
    @AK-vr4fi Рік тому +2

    Love this! I can’t wait to see what this years adventures bring. I mostly watch these vids before bed, it’s so relaxing! Thank you for another great adventure!

  • @nancymacdonald7159
    @nancymacdonald7159 Рік тому +4

    Shots of glacier are incredible. Such beauty. The puppy dogs are in their element.

  • @Acapulc941
    @Acapulc941 Рік тому +7

    Thanks for sharing this remarkable life and scenery with us. Hugs to Grim, Fenris, Christopher and Einar. Leigh, Texas

  • @CatLoverX74
    @CatLoverX74 Рік тому +2

    Nature never ceases to amaze me ❤ Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! It’s stunning 😍 Fenris and Grim were so happy and I loved y’all seeing Fenris needing to ride the rest of the way home 😊

  • @danielgregg2530
    @danielgregg2530 Рік тому +1

    The best in the series I have seen yet. This Rick-Steves-style narration -- simple and to the point, without rambling -- was especially appreciated.

  • @TravelsWithKy
    @TravelsWithKy Рік тому +12

    I love seeing the beautiful landscape 🥰 if it looks amazing on camera it must be amazing in person!

  • @kathrynbaker8215
    @kathrynbaker8215 Рік тому +6

    Every time I watch one of your videos, I have to go make coffee. This looks absolutely fantastic, but I’m old now and a long snow mobile ride is out of the question. Good luck to you all!

    • @PRAISEMYLORDJESUS
      @PRAISEMYLORDJESUS Рік тому

      You may be old but I pray you continue to have adventures!!

  • @DianeH2038
    @DianeH2038 11 місяців тому +1

    these scenes are so beautiful, especially the striations in the ice right around 32:23. just stunning. thank you.

  • @BikeSeatPhilosopher
    @BikeSeatPhilosopher Рік тому +1

    What a treat. Thanks for sharing your magical place with us, Cecilia!

  • @susanhamilton1822
    @susanhamilton1822 Рік тому +4

    I enjoyed this excursion very much. I love seeing how people in different parts of the world live. I am totally and completely in love with your dogs. This is the first time I have ever seen Finnish Laphunds and it could just be a favorite breed. I am sure my little Spaniel won't mind if I say so.

  • @Cowboysfan40
    @Cowboysfan40 Рік тому +10

    Loved the video! Such a beautiful, unspoiled view! And, of course, I loved seeing Grim and Fenris! Two very happy doggies!

  • @shirleyedginton7968
    @shirleyedginton7968 Рік тому +1

    I love this video, remote places are my favourite. It was wonderful to see how happy Grim and Fenris were. I look forward to seeing you all soon xx

  • @mctess3783
    @mctess3783 Рік тому

    thank you so much for sharing your adventure. every aspect is so interesting - no detail is unappreciated. absolutely stunning scenery! and your dogs’ happiness bring a tear to my eye.

  • @pablodelsegundo9502
    @pablodelsegundo9502 Рік тому +4

    Grim looks positively enraptured out there! No doubt he has serious ancestral memories from places like that.

  • @brunelopevonswerts
    @brunelopevonswerts 10 місяців тому +4

    Hi Cecilia, I love your channel! I’ve been following your journey for over a year now and I’ve learned so much from you (not to mention how relaxing and refreshing it is to watch your videos 😊). The cabin ones are my favourites. I have a suggestion if you don’t mind - or maybe you have already posted something similar and I missed it, in that case I’m sorry! I’m always curious about the gear you pack (equipment AND clothes) when you go on those cabin trips. Perhaps you could show us how you prep? Also I absolutely ADORE this brownish and cream wooly sweater you are wearing on the trip. ❤ Love from ON, Canada

  • @amyfriesland723
    @amyfriesland723 Рік тому +1

    Super jealous!! It looks like an amazing adventure and the scenery is so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @mozedition3339
    @mozedition3339 Рік тому +1

    Exactly what I needed this morning! Thank you so much for the wonderful video. Keep up the good work.

  • @Talk2WandaVision
    @Talk2WandaVision Рік тому +4

    Yeah, polar bear break-ins and avalanche beacons in sub zero weather doesn't sound like a relaxing getaway to me lol. More like my worst nightmare. But different strokes for different folks. I do love getting to enjoy the adventure vicariously from my warm and cozy home in California.

  • @VanessaHBIC
    @VanessaHBIC Рік тому +4

    Another BEAUTIFUL video 😌 thank you for bringing us along

  • @spiritofanu3112
    @spiritofanu3112 Рік тому

    What a great video! We really get to see the island in all its winter beauty. I can totally understand why you do these “adventure trips”. Thank you for sharing.

  • @toxic.forest
    @toxic.forest Рік тому +2

    Cecilia"What are they fishing for?"
    Einar: "Fish!"
    😂

  • @dianebondhus9355
    @dianebondhus9355 Рік тому +3

    Such a beautiful place! It looked like you all had a fun time, especially the dogs. 😊