THIS is why I live on a remote arctic island with 3000 people and polar bears | Northernmost Town
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
- WHY would you ever want to live here? This is a question I get ALL the time. So with this video I hope to show you just how magical life here is. It is a very different life, yes, but also very unique and rewarding! You also get to meet some of my friends and I show you some of Svalbard's incredible views. I hope you enjoy it!
0:00 Intro
00:43 Why I live on Svalbard, an island in the arctic?
01:13 The people of Longyearbyen
02:15 How do we navigate outside the village with no roads?
03:42 At the cabin in Svea
04:31 Our friends arrive
06:50 Skiing
10:00 Ice Caves and Glaciers
12:42 The hidden ice cave
15:26 The Last Day
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About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 6 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!
I really hope someone sees your channel who would want to produce a full, big-screen documentary with you. I think I've said this before but I'll say it again. Cecelia's videos are consistently outstanding. The storytelling, videography, music, editing and narration are really exceptional beyond this platform. What could be mundane and finite in content is transformed into engaging short-form stories with the qualities I mentioned previously, of fully cinematic caliber. Huge fan from the first day I was fortunate enough to stumble upon Cecelia's channel.
I agree. She’s fascinating.
Her content is authentic and compelling and I think the social media play will yield the most success. She’s putting in the work, it will payoff for her and her Svalbard family.
You go, Cecilia!
Or even make a movie about her
Or make a movie about Grim!
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100% agree !!!! Outstanding quality 👍
This is what UA-cam was created for. Not the meaningless drama that plagues the platform.
What's the basis for that statement? Were you a founding member of UA-cam? An opinion stated as if it's a fact. You've mastered a skill that takes many years of practice because no one is born an ass hole.
True 😭😭😭
True✔️
@@johnmooney9444 why don't you mind your own business
UA-cam was created for every one remember first viral video on UA-cam was of a cat and biting Charlie's finger, not people sharing their daily life...stop acting like a philosopher
I've lived a part of my life in a semi remote cottage in Ireland, no running hot water ,no real wifi coverage,one pane glass windows ,only wood ,coal and turf for heat . 899 days to be exact . Closest proper shop 16 kms away. Loved it beyond words. No bus service, I have no car for the last 5 years ,only a bicycle. Loved each day ,
Solo living . The basics of life ...
Thank you for sharing
e fun. then get cavities and cry in pain
Interisting life. I love it. 💕
People seem to forget that there was a time when people lived off the land they didn't have a supermarket around the corner no hospitals and women was giving birth to 5 to 10 children this is just going back in time
I lived in conditions like that in the modern US - it’s called being a broke hippie
Thats beautiful! God Bless you. I want to know more.
I have found that you can live nearly anywhere if it is with the right people. Getting those people together and helping them cocreate something valuable and staying is the task.
Unlike the Inuits, I don't think it's possible without a supply chain.
Beautifully said.
YEA RICH PEOPLE
Like someone else stated, you have to be rich.
@@Cardiakk All kinds of people live on remote cottages, small houses outside rural villages, etc. Hundreds of thousands in Europe alone. You absolutely don't have to be rich. You just have not to want BS
As someone who lives in Florida and is currently suffering from the heat (currently around 48.8 C), this is incredibly fascinating! I’m going to rewatch and show my kids. They’d love to see this.
Not sure I'd want to live there permanently but would definitely be interesting to stay for a while
Pack the fire wood. No trees.
Agree. I need the forest! 🥰
@@vonderloo3184 Be hell to play hide-an-seek! lol
@@russellpresley6372 haha yes but I bet the northern lights are amazing. I live in northern Wisconsin, and I have to have sunglasses with all our snow & we have forests. Lol
I love how the map showing the snowmobile route just cruises right over the water, all casual. Totally normal. Nice
Once i'm done with my environmental science degree, i'd absolutely love to live on Svalbard to study the changing arctic. You have a wonderful life
Being from northern Norway myself, above the polar circle, but certainly not as extreme as Svalbard, I know these places can be good, but you need a purpose for being there, a job, family, good friends, hobbies etc. something, like if you love snowmobiling ... Living alone with not much to do during the long cold and dark winters, most people will be much better off other places.
You also need a shitton of money.
No thanks
Right like going shopping
How do they make money, somewhere is wifi for these videos
So, you live in an extremely remote place and for fun…you travel to a more isolated place…with friends….
Well, it takes all kinds of people to make the world go around! It sounds like you truly enjoy your life! 🙂
I thought the same thing! As we left the town and the cabin was 70 km I think, I thought; why?
Enjoy life
I explored and was going to move further remote. I’m from London & love cities. I love the two extremes. Remote places mean it’s not safe to be alone. The city is more lonely. My health made the decision for me.
Not small town, where you have to have been born there, but moors and forests and avalanches of snow. Or my dangerous, broken inner city. Urbex or barren wilderness. Wolves or guns. I love people, I love experience, I love rugged beauty.
This is hilarious.
My friends have all moved away or died.
Thank you for sharing this. If my dog could take this type of climate I would live in a place like that. What I appreciate most is the authenticity of the lifestyle you get to live . Now days we area all caught up in a fast convenient life. Watching this makes me realize I am not the only one seeking a simple lifestyle….
Really nice to see people hanging out at such a remote place. In military, I was at 69 degree north, one of the northernmost military bases there is. Longyearbyen is way north of that, located at 78 degree north.
After a very cold winter with lots of nights outdoor, two guys in my platoon wanted me to join them on a one week ski trip on Svalbard. I declined, finally we had week off after a really cold winter. My buddies went, I think my warm days in Oslo was better at the time, but yeah, in retrospect I should gone to Svalbard, but having one more week sleeping outdoor in Arctic winter was not easy to do.
Far more pleasant staying at a cabin, than sleeping in a tent with polar bears lurking around. BTW, there are more polar bears than people on Svalbard.
The cold and snow has never appealed to me but the beauty of this place is undeniable.
If it's above -40 you can work or just move around and it isn't cold anymore. Colder than that is when you get in trouble.
Agreed with Harry
Ditto I can't handle the cold no matter how I rug up. 10c is cold enough for me I like being outdoors and I like the sun warming up my body. To each there own of course.
Cold and snow is what I thrive in. Can't do the heat
@@heathenwolf4997 same
The lavender sky and mountains in the morning... Just... WOW! There are things in this world that photographs and videos can't do justice.
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Lived in a small Midwestern town for many years. Drove home some weekends. Simple and homey, I loved it. Anyone from 1942 would have felt quite at home. Always a pot on the stove ready for tea. Coming home one night, I stopped and helped catch an errant neighborhood dog.
Your program was great.
I love the idea of Hytte Tur, I can’t think of anything better than heading out for the weekend with friends to focus on having a good time!
You don’t have to convince me girl. It looks fantastic…majestic. I love mountains and snow and small villages full of happy people. I get it. I would move there in a heartbeat.
I too 😍
The question is - are they friendly? Norway was rated one of the most unfriendliest cities by expats - if you're not from there, it's hard to break in. Have to know someone.
Yeah right and I have some land to sell you in Florida 🤪🖕🤣
@@LisaSoulLevelHealing Norway is not a city. And due to the Treaty of Svalbard, citizens of 50 countries can live on Svalbard visa-free. It’s probably one of the most cosmopolitan places you could live. Add to that you HAVE to be able to depend on one another, I don’t think national stereotypes would be a worry.
Cecilia, this is one of my favorite posts on your vlog. Such dramatic beauty and great friends. I love how uncluttered your lives are. And, I can’t get enough of Grim and Fenris. Be well.
Thank youuu!
@@CeciliaBlomdahl I am thinking the same way. I felt like I was watching a movie. Great editing!
I really would love to life there too (although I'm 64)!!! I always loved snow, I also love the dark (but with lights inside). So, yeah, I would love it very much.
Thanks for sharing your life with us, sweet Cecilia, Christoffer and Grim. Huge hugs from Pinkie
A deep respect for you all! I know I wouldn’t be able to do this so seeing this through you is so wonderful. 💜
I live in Alaska - it's not quite as remote as this, but my biggest reason for selling everything and moving here is privacy, solitude, colder climate, natural beauty.
I had to be close to civilization for work..
But, the long term goal is to buy remote land further north - build an offgrid home, and work only 6 months out of the year.
Living in the slow lane is something that's hard to explain. But i feel it's the way humans were meant to live when you're in the thick of it.
Between my fascination with polar climates and my tendency towards introversion, I think Svalbard looks like heaven. Thank you for sharing your wonderful world!
This sounds like me!
It’s actually one of the few places you can move to without any citizenship or visa en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Svalbard
You need a visa to get in and one to get out but not one to stay there or work there
It must be a pure blessing! ☃️
I love how the weather actually brings people together in a way you don't get in more 'normal' climate. Don't know if Danish words are used there but hygge is what came to mind watching you hanging out with your friends over coffee!
That was the word echoing in my head, too!
Norwegian and Swedish 😊 we can use our own native language to communicate with each other
Does that mean hug? Perhaps these words have a similar root.
@@roro-mm7ccno it means cosines, serene, content. It’s more of a feeling than an actual thing
I love how us Norwegians and swedes can communicate on our own native language 🥰☺️
I especially enjoy how jovial and charismatic norse are even in the most extreme circumstances.
I fell in love with the extreme cold when we moved to the Midwest. I really dislike the heat, and am happiest when its cold.
My favourite vlog so far, absolutely loved this. I’ve been bedridden with illness for a decade and love travelling and living other lives through my screen. I have lived on a remote island and would have loved to get to Svalbard.
So many virtual hugs to you. ❤
Good for you ! You are making the best of what you have . Your body might be bedridden but you are more mobile than so many of us including me. I pray that you get better and be able to go to all the places you see on the screen . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@marvic76 is someone cutting onions in here? 😭💕
You helped me find gratitude today. I’ve had a tough month. The joy I could feel in your words and excitement,ent for life. Is exactly what I needed. Much love and respect from boston. ❤️
I too am more or less bed/house bound with ME for decades and watch lots of vlogs like this to see other parts of the world and the people who live there. But a huge part of me is just sooo sad that i exist like I do.
I know envy isn’t particularly healthy but I do.
It's a fascinating story of Northern life. Furthest North I've lived is inland 60th parallel. That was my Canadian duty!
I think we lived there during record cold winters. Bugs, monster horseflies and mosquitoes in summer!
The next was West Coastal 54th parallel, Ton's of snow, lots of bugs in summer. Abd lots of rainy days.
I'm a warm weather person. The fortitude of people in the North is exemplary.
I honestly want to move here from Australia. It is so vast, wild and beautiful. You are so lucky to call Svalbard home 😊❤
Thank you so much for taking me to a place I doubt I will never have the opportunity to visit - it’s magical! ❤️
So magical and otherworldly. Thank you sweet Cecelia for sharing these wonders with us. You are a true gem. ❤️❤️❤️
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I’m part Norwegian, Finnish, and Swedish but was born in Australia the psychology of this place permeates my soul. Sadly not many here understand what I go thru. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!
Oh my god!....That's so cool! :D hi from Norway 🇳🇴
I love your constant appreciation for where you live😊 Your pure Joy is infectious. Bless you for committing yourself to living this life and sharing it with the world
As a southern Ontario woman who has been to Nunavut only, I love the community feeling of being remote. It’s beautiful.
I don't know that I could ever live in a place like Svalbard, but there is no denying how majestic the area is.. On a related note, your filmmaking skills just keep getting better. 👍🏽
Thank youuu! 🤩🙏🙏🙏
Don't worry about the "could" part I'll just tell you, You Can't!!
It's not as cold as you'd think. A tentacle of the Gulf Stream goes up that way. Snow, dark/light issues, no trees and polar bears are the main drawbacks. But there are drawbacks everywhere.
Agreed. Your film making is impeccable! I love how these videos make us so relatable. On the other side of the world, yet we’re all the same, just living in different parts of the world!
@@norrinradd8923 Anyone can live in a cold weather climate, it just takes educsting yourself beforehand.
Since I'm an Indian, any place wide and empty is nice for me. But jokes apart the views were breathtaking. Especially this one 13:05 driving in that wide space with mountains on the side. The dogs are so beautiful and adorable.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It means a lot to see a kind of lifestyle completely different. All the details, laughters are invaluable in reflecting the experience ❤
I have always thought that if I had a choice between living in the hottest climate or the coldest climate, I’d chose the hottest. I’m not a winter lover by any means and I thrive in the warm climate. Seeing you guys living there makes me think you are incredibly brave although I know that is where you thrive. Your videos are absolutely stunning and so is that place.
It was -40 in North pole last Year. I am from the Cali Dessert what a change
I prefer cold place than living hottest place that no water. For me, water I life atleast in snow you can find way for water than dessert.
I agree....not a cold weather person....
From.the south east asia
Whst happens if u bump into a polar bear while skiing ?
I’m from South East Asia and I love winter. I hate the humidity I have to adjust to whenever I visit my birth country. For me winter is nicer considering there is less to no bugs, you feel toasty with many layers and people tend to be more snuggly
Your videos relax me so much and put life into perspective. Keep up the great work. ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much! 😍
You know, it does look like a dream... such spectacular scenery. I even remembered my childhood up to the smallest details when we had lots of snow back then. Those landscapes look unreal and out of this world, it must be a pleasure to have a cabin off the planet)
I lived at 9250’ in Colorado for many years and just couldn’t deal with 8 months of snow. Hats off to those that can deal with it for even longer! I will say that it is very beautiful there.
TallyRocky…. Agreed! I’m at 8k elevation in colorado. It was 85 degrees yesterday. But snow year round…. I’m not that tough!! Lol
@@CarriannJohnson_GrittyGlory lol seasonal affective disorder 365 days a year.
I was awestruck by the intro alone. I'm Canadian, I'm used to cold winters, and something about the far north has always pulled on my soul. I envy you your home there.
Ever since I found Svalbard on a map, I've always wanted to visit there. As a born introvert it would suit me just fine. People around when you want some company, remote solitude when you don't need any. Oh, and I love driving in the snow.
I can’t even begin to describe to you how much I enjoy your channel. It’s one of my go-to’s as a comfort watch especially if I’m just chilling out and need to relax before bed. It’s so beautiful out there I can’t believe how many people ask “why the hell you would live there?”. I mean - it’s just absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, I could totally see & understand why someone would want to choose a life here despite some of its disadvantages.
Man, I wish I could go here someday.
Cecilia, thank you for making these videos and letting me drift in to dream land once in awhile (although I love my current life as well 😍). I so appreciate that you cater to us who love to watch the coziness and all that is there.
I wanted to let you know that the pink water bottle you have…the Hydroflask…is a company from the city I live in…Bend Oregon USA…we all have them here and they are indeed the best water bottles around. Thanks again for everything 💓
I discovered Svalbard yesterday. I had no idea this place existed. I wanted to brush up on my geography and came across it. From there I went to UA-cam to see if anyone actually lives there and behold I found you. I am captivated by this beautiful place. I would love to live there even if it was only for a couple of years.
Wow, I think I am starting to understand the magic of Svalbard...But, I think the Swedes and Norwegians who live in a colder climate and have such magical, remote spots of heaven understand it better. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
I would live there in a heartbeat. The snow, the two months of total darkness, the lack of crowds…sounds cozy af.
Watching these videos feels like missing home, there's such a longing for the beauty and serenity. I hope I get to visit someday!
Yeah, I can see how the people of Svalbard would want to escape the craziness of the city on the weekends 😄
I stumbled on your channel and was enthralled by the amazing and beautiful environment and how you and your friends navigate the snow and ice. Thank you so much for sharing your life and the beautiful arctic. I'm 66 and find myself feeling so grateful to be able to explore our world through other's eyes. The internet is truly a gift that my children's generation grew up with, making the world so accessible. My daughter has been traveling the world for the last three years and has seen countless places and people. Something that was only available to the few "privileged" who could navigate without cell phones or GPS! So, thank you!!!
it is my life dream to go there. something about seeing Svalbard stirs a feeling i cant quite describe
Last night i was walking with my dog ; we live on south Croatian coast where is always warm , we have no winter , no snow only to close mountain, it is easy living i think ; i never bought winter tire for my car ; and i have polar doggo who adore cold and winter ( american akita) so last night was 10 celsius outside and i can fell some coldness around ; went out in one shirt , but my dog was extremly happy 😅😂. Any way im here i adore snow and ice ; im like a child when is snow around ; last was 11.1.2017 , but only stay 1 day . I was on vacation on deep snow and i feel so so good there, healthy . Warm weather is not for me but what can i do 😂…. So im so glad that i find your chanell ; watch your life there every day and enjoy it . Lucky you . Grettings from warm part of the world .
My eyes are wide and my heart feels excited...I've never seen a more beautiful and mesmerizing place! This is a place that had only existed in my dreams ~ until you started sharing your wonderful content with us. Maybe its the Swede in me, but the terrain, the cold and snow make me feel alive 💙🇸🇪💛❄☃️
So beautiful! This lifestyle although hard work, seems so peaceful. It feels like you live in a whole other world. It's like your own snow globe 😍❄️
I have to wonder though with all this white around does anyone ever get snow blind ?
This is so beautiful it makes me cry...The landscape, the people, the animals. I wish I could move there one day, no matter the cold it is and how many snowstorms there are, I would do it for the lifestyle💙💙💙
Stvarno je prelijepo da
I think dogs are the best friend one can get in life. They are always supportive and stay near and gives so much happiness.
Those who say to you "Why the hell do you live there" ... I think a lot of people can't see beyond what THEY want. Like, how many people dream of living in Florida, or a tropical island? Personally, extreme heat and humidity is my idea of hell, LOL! Everyone is different and wants different things in life! Thanks for another beautiful video, Cecilia!
There’s not extreme heat in Florida, it’s not a desert. The land is a peninsula with constant air flow and light wind. I live in Miami and it rarely goes above 92 degrees, while summer in NY can be 105, more humidity, with no airflow.
Agreed, everyone has what they like. But you have to acknowledge that there’s only 3k people living there and it’s a very small percentage that want to.
People are just romanticizing pictoresque snowy and freezing areas as somewhere to find refuge and possibly live in. It doesn't help that Disney movies like Frozen further romanticize snowy places.
I live in a tropical country, so seeing the northern lights has been on my bucket list for the longest time. I’ve had an eye on going to Svalbard because of that, since most other options would require a tedious process to get a visa, with no guarantee that it won’t just be denied. Thanks for showing me that there’s so much more to the place than that. Gives me more motivation to get there someday.
e fun. then get cavities and cry in pain
What a magical place and soo beautifully captured by you! Truly spectacular to see the sun go down over these snowy landscapes. Truly amazing!
Beautiful, from the dogs, the scenery and the friendship. Been longing to go to Longyearbyen and your video just makes me want to go even more....thanks so much for sharing
So much love to you Cecelia!!! ❤ Truly can't thank you enough for taking us on your adventures, to some of the most amazing and magical places on Earth!!
I love how camera shy Fenris is❤️Grim is a natural superstar❤️
Grim is a performer 😃
I enjoyed your video 100% tonight and I'll be sticking around to watching more! Thank you!!!
I love that the snow doggy has a chariot 😂
I have just been there a few weeks ago. I loved it. You are right it's overwhelmingly beautiful. On our little cruise we saw walruses, seals and we were so lucky and sawpolar bears. We also went dog sledging and went inside a beautiful ice cave. Loved it so much.
Even though I'd never live somewhere like this myself I can definitely see the beauty of a place like this. Would love to visit somewhere like it at some point in my life just to experience the Polar night/day and the aurora borealis. Your channel and lifestyle is incredible
I love your videos. Yes, I understand why you live there. It’s incredibly beautiful and I feel the sense of community. Thanks for sharing your life.
I love your journal of life in the great north. I worked in Northern Alaska in the 70's and life in cold areas is definitely different. Friendships are closer too.
It’s a beautiful existence to live on an island with nature and breathtaking landscapes.
If I was 25 years younger I would move there in a heartbeat. It has everything I want in life. Unfortunately, I have too many health issues to do that these days, but I love winter, cold, snow, and nature.
Move there, and die happy in the frozen north. Let the polar bear eat your sick body.
The peace, the quiet, the nature, good company, friends and family, food, playing and activities, indoor coziness, seems like a good life ❤
I'm from a very small town in Minnesota called Grand Marais and I understand what you mean about it's a lifestyle, I can't stand cities there is nothing better than pure nature and after a couple of years I have to go back, it's a need and it's powerful, I adore your video's and if I was younger and in better health that's where I'd live out my life. Bless You for bringing us this magical place and Bless you and Christopher and Grimm ❤❤
Amazing drone footage ! What an amazing part of the world. Thank you taking us with you. 🤓🇬🇧💛
Cecilia, can you please make a geography video about Svalbard - explaining the topography and the weather and climate of Svalbard; and also if you Cecilia, Christoffer and your two Finnish Lapphunds Grim and Fenrir like the weather of Svalbard and enjoy living in such a frozen habitat?
This was an amazing look at your life.
Thank you for sharing. I absolutely loved all of the natural beauty.
I'm native American born on the Seminole Reservation in Oklahoma. I would probably feel like I was on a different planet if I went there. It would definitely be interesting! I'm talking weather wise plus being out and about during the day and it's like midnight.
Awesome channel, Cecelia! I am just finding it, and its great. My name is Kenny, and I'm your opposite. I live on a small, tropical Island in the Caribbean with a small population. I have an organic banana farm, with chickens and wild deer, so I very much understand why you live on your beautiful island. Looking very much forward to watching more of your videos.
When you said it was the feeling and lifestyle, not the place, I had an aha! moment. That is secret to inner peace and happiness. I needed to hear that today. 😀. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful part of the world with us.
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I love living vicariously through you. I absolutely love your channel with the amazing views that I myself will probably never experience except through a TV screen. The Northern lights, while we have had them here in Toledo, Oh. It is EXTREMELY rare. When I saw it I didn’t even know what it was and it scared me at first. My husband and I, while we share most of the same interests, have differing ideas on where we would love to live. While he wants to live in the tropics which are incredibly beautiful, I w have decided that I would love to live on Svalbard. So I guess it’s safe to say, Toledo is our compromise. However there really isn’t anything beautiful about it
WAUW!! I WOULD LOVE TO LIVE THERE!! REALLY ITS MY DREAM. MAYBE NEXT YEAR!!!. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. GOD BLESS YOU.!!!
I would love to live out there. My husband and I love the snow, cold and solitude. I have never seen this channel but its is full of beauty and it takes special people and animals to live there.
Thank you Cicilia for taking us along on your weekender.
Showing us the beauty of Ice living, you make it so enjoyable and not a burden.
Creation around your is beyond description. Loved it!💕
Cecelia, your videos and narration are ALWAYS incredible! I'm mesmerized every time I watch one, and then can't wait til the next one ❤...Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH for sharing your life, your beautiful attitude, and your talent (and Christopher!)
I love watching these kind of documentary it's so mesmerizing to see the other part of the world but I'd be more than happy to get a chance to feel it myself but it's too impossible
The breathtakingly beautiful, extremes of weather, friendships made, it takes a special type of person to live, and enjoy every aspect of life in such a remote place, You, Chris and Grim make it look so easy and natural 💖💖💖
Hello Pam
It doesn't look depressing to me at all. I would love the solitude, you are the best..
Oh thank you! 🧡
Ah - the squeeky sound of the snow sends shivers down my back! Amazing to hear the sound of cold
Before Cecilia, I had no idea that Svalbard even exists. Now I love watching her videos about the arctic Skandinavian life!
The green glaciers take my breath away! Stunning drone video! The cave looks incredibly cool & interesting. I can see the appeal of living there... it's magical!
Marianna
Thank you Marianna! 😍😍
Cecilia, this is a gorgeous video!! You have helped me to embrace winter! Seeing you enjoying it so much has motivated me to get outside more here in Ohio! I grew up snowmobiling, cross country skiing & ice skating in Michigan & then after college learned to downhill ski! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us…it is so much fun to see how others live & play!!
I want to visit cecelia ....can I meet you there
Hello 👋how are you doing?
This is amazing. Thank you for sharing these beautiful places. Like you said, is so tranquil that it has its own beauty, not understood by many.
I love how happy and excited the dogs look.
It is beautiful, but I cannot imagine living without trees or a variety of landscape, I think the sameness of Svalbard would be so hard, you definitely have to be tough to get through that dark and snowy time…as always, a lovely video!
As a Norwegian, we see the beauty in contrasts and not colours. Our landscape has trees and mountains, but is rarely colourful. It's the shades of grey that makes it mystical. Svalbard has many variations in landscape as well. Blue glaciers and dark beaches, next to mountains and endless plateaus of white. Yes, mostly same colour, but different shades.
Plus I doubt you can do all the medical tests you may need on annual basis...
@@tyffen123 That's hardly variation. More glaciers and more glaciers and more white
@@tuckingfwit That is variation. Most countries or places in the world don't have major differences in temperature and climate.
You just need to appreciate the contrasts of winter
@@tyffen123 Most countries have a significant more amount of variation in scenery and climate than that but you're obviously not used to much variation so to you hills, more glaciers, snow more snow would be variety. I live in a country that has desert, rain forests, temperate areas, mediterranean coastline, savannah, semi-arid, sub-tropical etc. with a huge variety of birds and wild animals. That is variety.
Because I love cold climate (despite being born in a tropical country like India) watching the first few minutes I was like, I must move to a similar frozen tundra area.....but later my brain flipped.. Some are winter people, some are summer people while some love monsoons but after watching your amazing story I would say no matter what climate person you might be, to live and survive in a place like Svalbard ONE THING is for sure 👉🏽👉🏽 one needs balls of steel. Seriously you gotta be brave in the heart to live there..
Good luck to you and to all your precious friends.
Pssst..... The sausage roll bouquet was mouth watering though 🙃💕
The amount of stunning views in this video is overwhelming! So much beauty must be forbidden, because we cannot unsee it. Now everything around us will look plain and boring in comparison.
I'm conflicted when I see such arctic landscapes: I want to be there and experience this beauty on my own eyes, on the other hand, I hate cold climates... although... when temperature drops below -5 and there is snow, I get excited. I don't even mind -15 or -20 if there is a lot of fresh, puffy snow, that sparkles in the sun and squeeze under the boots. Tropics are not so beautiful, at least not on such scale. There are some awesome places, but on average it's a humid, green mess with mosquitos. While the vastness of the arctic landscapes and the colors and the snow... are magical and ave inspiring. So basically, cold climates are bad, unless they are extremely cold and then something changes. When you know it can be warm, you can't wait for it and cold weather is bad, but if you know it's gonna be cold only, you don't care, you have to accept it and make it non-issue and make the best out of it.
Love, love! Thank you for posting this Pt.2 so soon after Pt.1. One cannot know until living there but for me I love colder climates but all the rest is unknown. How amazing and interesting for all of you who choose to live there and how wonderful, Cecelia and Christoffer that your families have your beautiful videos to watch!
Thank you immensely from the bottom of my heart for all the footage of the glaciers and caves, and just the landscape in general!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🧡
Wow! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL... so beautiful. I'm humbled. Thank you for sharing.
Morning Cecilia, 😄 This is now my fav YT channel bc of you and this incredible journey you're taking us all on. I'm Cdn so I def know cold and snow - winter is my fav season.
This is definitely one of my favorite videos you've made so far (and I enjoy them all). It felt like I was there with you guys taking in all that beauty!