Baby Annika visits her Indian roots - our first family trip to Rajasthan and Haryana

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  • After my mom went back to Finland, we had some more days of holidays left to spend in Jaipur with Vinod's parents. One day we decided to go to Vinod's ancestral villages in Haryana and Rajasthan. The weather seemed promising since it was raining in Jaipur but it turned out to be quite a hot day once we reached the village in Churu district. This was the first time Annika was meeting our extended family and she seemed to have quite a lot of fun meeting the old dadis. We also stopped at a temple on the way and at our favourite mithai place - Lalchand pedawala in Chirawa. I hope you enjoy this little adventure with our family :)
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  • @SNair-tc3yw
    @SNair-tc3yw ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Annika is a baby it's easier for children to adjust anywhere..but what I admire is how you, Johanna tries your best to adapt to the indian culture which is entirely different from how you have grown up and not so easy at all..even in India people who are born and raised in the city find it difficult in the villages where amenities are not available..but you are always smiling ..keep smiling and be happy always ☺️

    • @SirKasim666
      @SirKasim666 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So well put, Johanna is exemplary!
      How she adjust beautifully to her surrounding.
      🙏🏽🤗🙏🏽

    • @indarsamlal4558
      @indarsamlal4558 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Johanna is a natural enthusiast she adjusts and adapts quickly See how she speaks hindi .

  • @lachminsarjue6248
    @lachminsarjue6248 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    That’s a beautiful culture and they are all very happy to see the visitors,Annika has recognised her bloodline,very,very nice,

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Annika also usually returns all the love she gets back in manifold, and she got tons of love from all the extended family ☺️ happy Diwali! ✨

  • @lunachakraborty6211
    @lunachakraborty6211 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Annika is such a happy social child. Watching her interacting with people is such a joy!

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It definitely is making us all very happy and proud 🥰

  • @Phoenix77766
    @Phoenix77766 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    She stole everyone's heart! What a special child!❤

    • @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441
      @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth gifted by = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator of Elysium = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1)
      Not knowing self lives worth, lack of self respect, etc.
      All Religions (225+) & its God (35+) on the earth are men make fakes & idols.
      • If your Allah, God, Jesus is real, then why the need for 35+ names in the world'? How come your god has 35+ names? All other living things have the same name everywhere. That means, it is a men made cheating method for Divide and rule:
      • Leaders teach that life is sad and even mankind learns that it is sad from various sources.
      Life is a precious gift. Don't live like dog, hen, wolf, etc. (that itself means a lot) Know good and bad and live with good
      Life is a cherish-able FREE Gift. No one really enjoys it, and everyone wastes their lives relying on lies, idols, and
      Nonsense made up by other men to fulfill their temptations
      Life - that is gifted by Ceaseless Creator of Elysium . Ceaseless Creator is like your life, breath, pain, etc.; only you will know the result.
      World - Body - by earth - with - parent’s participation

    • @bindiyakhadgi2819
      @bindiyakhadgi2819 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      so cute the way she is attached to her grandparents

  • @nogag8219
    @nogag8219 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Watching Annika interact with her grandparents was such a joy! She is gonna turn out to be a splendid person

    • @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441
      @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth gifted by = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator of Elysium = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1)
      Not knowing self lives worth, lack of self respect, etc.
      All Religions (225+) & its God (35+) on the earth are men make fakes & idols.
      • If your Allah, God, Jesus is real, then why the need for 35+ names in the world'? How come your god has 35+ names? All other living things have the same name everywhere. That means, it is a men made cheating method for Divide and rule:
      • Leaders teach that life is sad and even mankind learns that it is sad from various sources.
      Life is a precious gift. Don't live like dog, hen, wolf, etc. (that itself means a lot) Know good and bad and live with good
      Life is a cherish-able FREE Gift. No one really enjoys it, and everyone wastes their lives relying on lies, idols, and
      Nonsense made up by other men to fulfill their temptations
      Life - that is gifted by Ceaseless Creator of Elysium . Ceaseless Creator is like your life, breath, pain, etc.; only you will know the result.
      World - Body - by earth - with - parent’s participation

  • @loriechilson925
    @loriechilson925 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    The beauty and charm of village life - full of peace and serenity, stress free, no fancy things around - all is natural - what you see is what you get - these are the reasons why people in the village tend to have longer life span. As always, Annika is the apple of everyone's eye but what I am impressed most is her bonding with her great grand aunt - she looked enjoying being carried by the elderly lady. On the other hand, I am impressed Johanna for taking Indian culture and tradition wholeheartedly. You're adapting very well.

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thank you so much for the kind words :) You're definitely right that there's a certain simplicity and tranquility to village life, but at the same time it must be said that it's also demanding and stressful in its own way and lots of hard physical work all day long everyday. I'm not too sure if people in indian villages do really have a longer life span, but at least my family has discussed many times about the hard, village life and how people tend to get older more quickly. But that said, all living environments have their pros and cons and the quality and ease of living should be provided everywhere :)

    • @loriechilson925
      @loriechilson925 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@JohannaNorth Thanks for replying. True, I suppose anywhere one lives there's always the pros and cons.

    • @sekarb2102
      @sekarb2102 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Village life May look romantic in videos. They have their own problems. Basic infrastructure, health care. Livelihoods entirety dependent on weather, rains etc. Health statistics, life span etc May not bear out the assumption Indian villagers have a healthier life style. One shouldn’t confuse villages in Europe tomIndian villages where electricity, basic plumbing and water supply are still major issue. However it is admirable effort to bond with the family in the remote villages. Annika will be all the more “richer” with the experience and opportunity.

  • @annieandpeterbunnytarot9542
    @annieandpeterbunnytarot9542 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I love to see India from your videos as I've never got a chance to be there myself, their cultures are beautiful and little Annika the adventurer is cuter and cuter each day 🥰🥰

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏 thats the best thing about internet for me too, i get to see places and cultures i’d never experience otherwise ☺️

    • @travellingyoginikas
      @travellingyoginikas ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Annie and Peter I have just returned to my home country (uk) after spending 3 consecutive years in India. Yes the culture and the family life has a depth of love and happiness. I am British Indian so like Johanna I have had huge exposure to both the East and West. They are worlds apart ❤️

  • @sreelathac7505
    @sreelathac7505 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Lovely to see Annika connecting with her roots.her giggles were infectious

  • @steppets25
    @steppets25 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Awww Anika😘❤❤❤ is such a adorable little darling baby doll😍😇 Playing soo cutely with Dadu's elderly auntie😆😁🥰❤❤❤ Both of them just fell in love with each other 😂🥰😍 And Anika kept saying "Mimi Mimi"😆😍 I think she was reminded of her Mimi, your mum Johanna. That was just so adorable and heartwarming to see..... It truly made my day😘🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 God Bless you guys. You are such a respectful and considerate person Johanna, about both cultures etc, I really love that. Good on you🥰👍🏼👍🏼 Love from Bombay, India🇮🇳 😍

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes i was also thinking that Annika might have been making some kind of connection between them - in any case the most beautiful thing to witness such a love at first sight from Annika 🥰

    • @steppets25
      @steppets25 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@JohannaNorth Yeah you're right Johanna, there was Definitely a "connection" for baby Anika....It came through the screen! She was just so delighted with Nani Auntie, and couldn't stop smiling and hugging her😁. Just so beautiful to watch.... The absolutely pure & innocent Love of an precious loving child❤ It made Nani Auntie soo happy also🙏🏼 Anika really fills my heart with love and joy🥰 You and Vinod must be so proud and happy to be her parents. You are blessed🙏

  • @queenwein16
    @queenwein16 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Annika is going to remember all these great memories when she gets older. She’s such a happy gal ❤

  • @bridgetbernadettedesilva1456
    @bridgetbernadettedesilva1456 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Hi guys really enjoyed watching you guys in the village lovely family. I love India 🇮🇳 my favourite country and food. I also was brought up in a village in Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪. travel a lot but I always think of India 🇮🇳 from London U.K

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’d love to visit the beautiful Ireland one day! 🥰 happy to hear you enjoyed this video 🙏

    • @travellingyoginikas
      @travellingyoginikas ปีที่แล้ว

      Bridget yes Johannas videos are awesome aren't they. 😀 I have just returned to the uk after spending 3 consecutive years travelling in India!!!!! 😀

    • @pqr6614
      @pqr6614 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very nice of u to say Bridget.
      We have very similar flags.

  • @chitrapooransingh9579
    @chitrapooransingh9579 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Anika’s interaction with the cow is blessings. She loves nature and animals. She’s a charmer like her mom. ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @manjiabanti
    @manjiabanti ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Annika's love for granny is adorable 🥰😍

    • @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441
      @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth gifted by = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator of Elysium = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1)
      Not knowing self lives worth, lack of self respect, etc.
      All Religions (225+) & its God (35+) on the earth are men make fakes & idols.
      • If your Allah, God, Jesus is real, then why the need for 35+ names in the world'? How come your god has 35+ names? All other living things have the same name everywhere. That means, it is a men made cheating method for Divide and rule:
      • Leaders teach that life is sad and even mankind learns that it is sad from various sources.
      Life is a precious gift. Don't live like dog, hen, wolf, etc. (that itself means a lot) Know good and bad and live with good
      Life is a cherish-able FREE Gift. No one really enjoys it, and everyone wastes their lives relying on lies, idols, and
      Nonsense made up by other men to fulfill their temptations
      Life - that is gifted by Ceaseless Creator of Elysium . Ceaseless Creator is like your life, breath, pain, etc.; only you will know the result.
      World - Body - by earth - with - parent’s participation

  • @sathiavathithiagarajan7476
    @sathiavathithiagarajan7476 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Sister even you are great ..u have adopted your husbands relatives and culture....we Indians celebrate u..God bless you and your entire family

    • @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441
      @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth gifted by = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator of Elysium = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1)
      Not knowing self lives worth, lack of self respect, etc.
      All Religions (225+) & its God (35+) on the earth are men make fakes & idols.
      • If your Allah, God, Jesus is real, then why the need for 35+ names in the world'? How come your god has 35+ names? All other living things have the same name everywhere. That means, it is a men made cheating method for Divide and rule:
      • Leaders teach that life is sad and even mankind learns that it is sad from various sources.
      Life is a precious gift. Don't live like dog, hen, wolf, etc. (that itself means a lot) Know good and bad and live with good
      Life is a cherish-able FREE Gift. No one really enjoys it, and everyone wastes their lives relying on lies, idols, and
      Nonsense made up by other men to fulfill their temptations
      Life - that is gifted by Ceaseless Creator of Elysium . Ceaseless Creator is like your life, breath, pain, etc.; only you will know the result.
      World - Body - by earth - with - parent’s participation

  • @blairswanson44
    @blairswanson44 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    It was so good to meet some of the extended family Johanna. The old aged faces tell of wisdom & coping with life's challenges. More attractive than the manicured detailing of today's Western City Life. It's also comforting to know of the lack of city fast food diet which you are all enjoying. Thanks so much for being a tour guide of such a wonderful environment. ❤

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      So happy to hear you enjoyed our quick, spontaneous family visit! There's tons of wisdom, authenticity and life hidden in these remote, rural areas, I agree :)

  • @silviemarksilverstein3031
    @silviemarksilverstein3031 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Annika charms everyone she meets. She brings happiness to everyone she meets.❤❤🥰🥰

  • @megsie1424
    @megsie1424 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Nani-bua is sooo cute 🤗 Bright twinkling eyes. No wonder Annika and she became bff's.

  • @chaitrart1441
    @chaitrart1441 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    How beautiful and loving is Annika💕! She wanted to hug and kiss her old granny... that's so cute! God bless you all!
    Your videos give us message,wherever you are born and brought up, do not forget your roots! cherishable moments captured beautifully for Baby Annika!! Happy Diwali!

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏 it’s definitely important to know ourselves and who we are - and a huge part of that are the older generations ❤️
      Happy Diwali to you too! May your year be filled with light ✨

  • @mujdeoncu10
    @mujdeoncu10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Today, many children do not make them stroke lovingly themselves even to their relatives. Let alone caressing the children with love, they do not even let them near. They immediately make a fuss. Annika's spirit and character endear her to everybody who met her. How warmly Annika treats her newly seen relatives at her ver young age without any hesitation. I hope she never loses this her beautiful feature. Meanwhile, in my country children aren't allowed to sit in the front of cars. You have to install a child seat at the back of the car.

    • @siaitsme6800
      @siaitsme6800 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree with you...
      Aynen.
      🙏⚘💚⚘🙏

  • @nickyp310
    @nickyp310 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    wow! look how big Annika is getting. She's so sure footed now. Don't blink, she'll be going off to college before you know it.

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m pretty sure she’s all ready to start school already 🥹

  • @madhavkopalle
    @madhavkopalle ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The great aunt and Annika just looked like twins if you ignore the age. They had great bonding and good friends forever. I miss my great grandma who was my favorite goto person after my mischief making.

  • @teresaareces4995
    @teresaareces4995 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Annika is so beautiful,to me she looks like grandmother 🌸

  • @SagaramM
    @SagaramM ปีที่แล้ว +11

    One of the few social & soulful babies I've seen...Annika is cute!!

  • @saywhatyouwant888
    @saywhatyouwant888 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You're bringing up Annika to face the world 🌎 .love & hugs to Baby Annika

  • @BharatShines
    @BharatShines ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We are already a big fan of Annika.... she is so adorable and joyful. And watching her palying is real peace of mind. God bless her.

  • @joejoe9566
    @joejoe9566 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Omg Naniji👵👧 and annikas interaction 🥰just made my heart burst 💗with joy!!😊

  • @shelovesthemso6252
    @shelovesthemso6252 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Annika looks very much like her paternal grandmother. Both so beautiful.

  • @megsie1424
    @megsie1424 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    8:44 - 9:50 Thank you for these words, Johanna. I've yet to visit my hubby's ancestral village too and I have similar fears. But seeing you go that extra mile motivates me. Respect.

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It helps a lot to remember it’s just a visit and hubby grew up into a good, healthy person in that place 🙏☺️

    • @WendyQallab
      @WendyQallab 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love the closeness of the family. Wonderful to see.

  • @manharbenrajput5691
    @manharbenrajput5691 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Actually Annika enjoy village tour very much&love ,blessings from elders .she is lucky that gets lives from relatives.

  • @sree8159
    @sree8159 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I have said this before, Your vedios always gives me a good vibe...a positivity...a happiness...and this little angel Annika always makes me smile🥰😘😘😘😘

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So happy to hear that! Wishing you a happy Diwali 🙏✨

    • @sree8159
      @sree8159 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JohannaNorth happy diwali 🥰😘

  • @k.gayathridevi2973
    @k.gayathridevi2973 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Lovely video , Annika enjoyed thoroughly. I loved Annika 's interactions with her father's aunt. And how well Annika counted the buffaloes- 1,2,3,4. Too cute Annika is when she is playing with mud. Thanks for this wonderful video. This showed how much respect your husband and in-laws have for their relatives.

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed the video! I was very happy too to see how happy Annika was in the villages despite the heat and exhaustion :) Happy Diwali!

  • @subhendusahoo7906
    @subhendusahoo7906 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Babies are so innocent soul... The way she played with nani is overwhelming

  • @RajeevKumar-tt9vd
    @RajeevKumar-tt9vd ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Annika is such a cutie.......... Being a girl makes her more adorable.........Bless her..........Muah from Delhi..............

  • @heathersullivan8833
    @heathersullivan8833 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great to involve her in such a warm family. Her and the older lady interacting was priceless. I am sure your visit brought them so much happiness.

  • @surobhisaikia7730
    @surobhisaikia7730 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Annika is in her element totally .. in the village with all her blood relations!!

  • @neeragupta6033
    @neeragupta6033 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Lovely to watch Nani and Aanika enjoying with one another and showering her love on Nani.Even I enjoyed this vlog ❤️

  • @bose6483
    @bose6483 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Naani and Annika pure affection

    • @shaffehaffejee3657
      @shaffehaffejee3657 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sushmita: Annika looks like her Naani ❤❤

    • @shaffehaffejee3657
      @shaffehaffejee3657 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sushmita: Annika has strong Indian traits 🙏 Adorable ❤

    • @shaffehaffejee3657
      @shaffehaffejee3657 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sushmita: Annika and her Bua... adorable Cute in her red 2-piece ❤❤

  • @RajeevKumar-tt9vd
    @RajeevKumar-tt9vd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That old grandma is so adorable and loving...........bless her

  • @a_m7834
    @a_m7834 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I always feels kids have power to sense good and happy vibes. They don't need language, just love to show their affection. And as quickly, they form a bond, swiftly they also manage to move on!!

  • @iringa77
    @iringa77 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    18:31 symbolism (lifting of the veil) of how her life is going to be so different than her grandmother's....

  • @chennasrinivas816
    @chennasrinivas816 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I got happy tears.the essence of Indian attachments in families

  • @deziking
    @deziking ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She brings joy and happiness this is what laxmi is about. Amazing

    • @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441
      @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth gifted by = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator of Elysium = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1)
      Not knowing self lives worth, lack of self respect, etc.
      All Religions (225+) & its God (35+) on the earth are men make fakes & idols.
      • If your Allah, God, Jesus is real, then why the need for 35+ names in the world'? How come your god has 35+ names? All other living things have the same name everywhere. That means, it is a men made cheating method for Divide and rule:
      • Leaders teach that life is sad and even mankind learns that it is sad from various sources.
      Life is a precious gift. Don't live like dog, hen, wolf, etc. (that itself means a lot) Know good and bad and live with good
      Life is a cherish-able FREE Gift. No one really enjoys it, and everyone wastes their lives relying on lies, idols, and
      Nonsense made up by other men to fulfill their temptations
      Life - that is gifted by Ceaseless Creator of Elysium . Ceaseless Creator is like your life, breath, pain, etc.; only you will know the result.
      World - Body - by earth - with - parent’s participation

  • @mohdnayeem8469
    @mohdnayeem8469 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The little angel is filled with so much love ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @vedicwarriorOriginal
    @vedicwarriorOriginal ปีที่แล้ว +19

    15:23 and 19:00 Precious moments! 😍
    Shubh Diwali to all of you! 🙏🕉🚀😄

  • @gurkamalkaur3207
    @gurkamalkaur3207 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Missing India even more, after watching your video. I have been going there for eight years and stayed there 26 months during covid. Miss Punjab, the people there and the wild dog that adopted me

  • @samirkhastgir5789
    @samirkhastgir5789 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Annika cuteness extreme level 🥰

  • @travellingyoginikas
    @travellingyoginikas ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Johanna after telling you that I don't want to return to India.... This video makes me want to go back 😀 hahahahaha 😀😀😀😀😀😀 oh my gosh the villages, the love and the sweets. It creates sooooo much happiness inside of me. And I did have incredible times in India. But at the same time i do remember the difficulties with the cultural differences that you explained so well in this video. The health and safety in India scares the shit out of me sometimes, the noise, the chaos, the monsoon rains and power cuts gave me great challenges. Also my family are so relieved I am now in the uk as the law systems and police operation systems can differ alot in India. That was my biggest challenge. Re I hated that fact that if you have money you can pay off a policeman and get away with crime. It's so ugly and corrupt and that really needs to change. You do soooooooo well in India Johanna.. You are AMAZING. I will always appreciate my indian roots, the cultural depth and the positive side of Hinduism.... But I would like to see alot more equality between the rich and the poor, less harrassment and less corruption. Many people in India tell me that it is the best country in the world and if I don't agree then I must be against India . No country is the best, they are all different and we should all appreciate the good side of every country. Well..m that's my view anyway 😀
    Love namaste and Blessings
    Kas ❤️🕉️❤️🕉️❤️🕉️❤️🕉️❤️🕉️

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most definitely, every country has both good and bad, but just in different ways :) And when you have lived long enough in different places, you do start missing them too when reminded of all the good, even if at some point the experience felt too much of a challenge! Happy Diwali, Kas :)

    • @travellingyoginikas
      @travellingyoginikas ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JohannaNorth Happy Diwali lovely lady Johanna and thanku soooo MUCH for your understanding. In all honesty I would rather remain out of India as that way I am in a far better position to influence the changes I want to see in India. If I tried to make change whilst in India then it's a high possiblity that I would be targeted, tormented and tortured. (Such things have happened to me in India). Of course im not against India as it has so many wonderful things and so many wonderful beings but sadly the dark side is horrific.but may the light of Diwali shine brightly in India for all those who really need that light.
      Love namaste and blessings to you and your family.
      Kas ❤️🕉️❤️🕉️❤️🕉️❤️🕉️❤️🕉️❤️

    • @mugdhanbapat
      @mugdhanbapat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@travellingyoginikasSorry for your share of bad experiences here in India. I am born and raised in India and though I’ve been living in very safe neighbourhoods, I know what you mean. It is what it is. I’m glad that you chose not to be against India, and are still hoping to see positive changes here. Keep praying for a better world! ❤

    • @travellingyoginikas
      @travellingyoginikas 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mugdhanbapat thank you my darling. I returned to India. ❤ it already seems different. For example, there are people here who do not wish to put nationalism before women's safety. And i have learnt that corrupt business people pay off the lower rank police for bribes etc. And now this is becoming common knowledge. There's definitely more awareness of the difficult issues. And i for sure enjoy the REAL India. Re the villages, the scenery, the food etc. The difficult side is not real India.
      I too am a youtuber and i have recently published a vlog on my journey through Hampi village. It tells the story of the kindness of the local people, their high levels of Hospitality, their humbleness, their resilience and happiness ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sumitamukherjee3447
    @sumitamukherjee3447 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So beautiful....Annika was enjoying the whole trip, Vinod's all family members, talking to them, smiling, she was very very happy to meet with them and it's a beautiful video of Annika's sweet activities and a beautiful village life❤️

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully we will get to visit soon during a cooler season, so we will all enjoy much much more with the whole big family :)

  • @musica7139
    @musica7139 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That nani was too cute with Annika.

  • @vikrumtalks857
    @vikrumtalks857 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Our sweetest blessings to pretty Annika ! God bless her, and you guys too... Keep posting!!

  • @jemimamadhavan7558
    @jemimamadhavan7558 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Johanna, You look so happy and accommodating in any part of India, I always wondered that is amazing! I lived in the West past 45 yrs, now I find India is not so easy like you do. May be old age??!

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm sure age must be a factor! You have been living in the west even longer than I have been alive :) And of course I don't really share those moments when I'm struggling a lot, which happens often too!

  • @nogag8219
    @nogag8219 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Johanna - you are such a beautiful person and I praise you for raising such a beautiful child. No wonder Finland is the happiest place on earth. I have lived all over the world but I have not yet met any Finns but would love to make some Finnish friends.

  • @SirKasim666
    @SirKasim666 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    20:07
    Oh my gawd, the way Anika was copying her grand aunt's laughter.
    Adorable overload.
    God Bless her & you all.
    🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @saloniyadav2610
    @saloniyadav2610 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Omg,What a cute social butterfly Annika is🥺she really knows how to make everyone laugh ❤️

  • @mirror5076
    @mirror5076 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for all the effort to show this wonderful scene. It gives me tears of joy. The inner flame of joy is passed on.

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much, i’m humbled and honoured to be able to touch hearts with my videos 🙏

  • @emmaandoy6898
    @emmaandoy6898 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautiful ❤….. Annika is so adorable…such a happy child 😘

  • @shanthipragasam4912
    @shanthipragasam4912 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Annika is truly a showpiece of a well brought up child amidst loveful and caring environment. I know that she's about 1 and a half years of age but is sensitive to whatever goes on around her. She sent off mummi very lovingly showering mummi with kisses and hugs and now that she is leaving after the visit, she's showing her gratitude and love to people who have been with her. God bless her. Annika is highly intelligent. 🤗🤗😘😘😘

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She definitely seems to naturally have lots of empathy and love in her, and no fear to show it off to all around her ❤

  • @shreyapatel5270
    @shreyapatel5270 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Johanna dear I still remember your visit to the village during your pregnancy!..seeing you in mithai store again was like a little kid in candy store.I also remember malpooda being prepared outside on wood stove!…somehow village life specially women still cooking in wood stove sadden me! But then never got to experience pure love and affection the way you guys do specially Annika. So much love and bond she showed to them it was just priceless.
    ❤️😍🥰

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yes the malpua! I miss it. Maybe we'll get to have it next time, hopefully during the winter season! It resembles Finnish pancakes a lot so I think Annika will love it too, the sweet tooth she has :)

  • @maheshsawant3538
    @maheshsawant3538 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Enjoyed watching Anika the way she was loving Naniji it was very cute 🥰 feel it was because she spent a long time with her Naniji when she came to India as well as her Dadiji in Jaipur.

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That must be part of the reason along somewhere deep down all of us recognising family and Annika just in general being a very expressively loving person 🥰 happy Diwali! ✨

  • @vijayag3637
    @vijayag3637 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Annika is soo happyy .God will always bless her.

  • @beautiful_sky111
    @beautiful_sky111 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm glad that you let her play in the soil and do her things as she wants.

  • @sarita19feb
    @sarita19feb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My lovely doll Annika, her cuteness, her home-stitched dresses, pure soul filled with love n just love.🥰

  • @satiesankar7280
    @satiesankar7280 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Totally enjoyed this video..such a beautiful and entertaining child.pure love from the heart..

  • @anilvashisth16
    @anilvashisth16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have no idea who u guys are . Just see your video early morning and feel a connection cause respect our culture .Good to See you guys enjoying and connect with family, Annika love you baby u make my day today ..god bless

  • @sunitibehera742
    @sunitibehera742 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Annika is such a loving baby.lots of love

  • @Ellenbaba
    @Ellenbaba ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely 😍 famliy they so kind and humble people simple life and they very happy.

  • @gayatrisahulove_harmony5100
    @gayatrisahulove_harmony5100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This second time I'm watching your this particular video only for Anika. She is a fire cracker😘

  • @blairswanson44
    @blairswanson44 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Toronto is celebrating Dewali today with a spectacular fireworks show & much television coverage. Happy Dewali to you & yours. 🙏

  • @bhagyashrivijay4482
    @bhagyashrivijay4482 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very cute and loving Annika is towards grand parents

  • @jaraplalaxman4606
    @jaraplalaxman4606 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Annika so beautiful I'm big fan of Annika

  • @archananayak8599
    @archananayak8599 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    15:42 I like this part very much. Annika's friendships with great great granny ...And granny's mimicry in the next video.

  • @interestingexplorer8046
    @interestingexplorer8046 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Your videos are like short movies. Love them.

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much, really appreciate it! And happy Diwali to you ✨

    • @interestingexplorer8046
      @interestingexplorer8046 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JohannaNorth happy Diwali. Love to Annika, the sweetest child in the world.

  • @jayanchada859
    @jayanchada859 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Annika easily wins friends....wow

  • @arvindgoudar1586
    @arvindgoudar1586 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Priceless experiences of life !!! very well captured.....👌👌

  • @high16200
    @high16200 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Johanna, thank you for showing us beautiful and unique villages in India. I can clearly say that the star of your videos is Annika because she always brings joy of prosperity. Be safe my dear friends. 🙏🙏🙏🙏💓💓💓💓

  • @nitinchand196
    @nitinchand196 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Annika is so cut and family is so beautiful

  • @StreetHawk26
    @StreetHawk26 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Baby looks ditto like her Grandmother.God Bless.

  • @123sudeepshiram
    @123sudeepshiram ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dadi and Anika look same😍😍

  • @aghilanmayan97
    @aghilanmayan97 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It feels DEJA VU 😍🥺BUT ALREADY EXCITED.

  • @anantgawai440
    @anantgawai440 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So nice family sweet baby Annika

  • @jstep3427
    @jstep3427 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Seems like Annika thought it was a game of peek-a-boo at 18:37 😊. No offence meant to the local culture please.
    This baby girl is such a treat to watch ❤
    Her love for Ninni as she calls her is beyond words ❤❤❤❤
    She's completely captivated by her Ninni.

  • @rupakhanna9282
    @rupakhanna9282 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Johanna you are such a beautiful person, to be that open, perceptive, empathetic and mature is remarkable. I grew up in a large city in India, and as familiar as I was with our customs etc, I doubt I could have handled adjusting to life in a village with its lack of amenities as gracefully as you do.

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m not sure if I do it gracefully at all, if you ask me or Vinod who gets to listen to me when I’m struggling 😅 but I do try to keep it between us, as I feel it’s important to respect other people’s homes. And it’s easier to consider it an adventure when we’re just on a short visit! 😊

  • @1ne7evN
    @1ne7evN ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this channel is underrated .love these vibes

  • @Helen78SouthAfrica
    @Helen78SouthAfrica ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lovely for Annika to see the other families 👧🏻🧑🏻‍🦱👩🏻🧑🏻‍🦱she will mis mommy from Finland 🇫🇮 and you sweetie 👋🫂👋👋❤️

  • @madhum
    @madhum ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome experience for baby. I loved it when she was saying good bye to Nani. Love ur blogs dear . U a special soul. She was excited about Nani nose ring.there was lots of changes in the village.

  • @vedantt9928
    @vedantt9928 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    *Ancient Subscriber, ha ha ha ha . That was a nice name .. Subscribed probably before the time when you were explaining how you came alone to India without any address to find & tell him that you two are made for each other in heaven ❤️ .. That was the time when I started following & respecting Yoooanna !*

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think that was just a month or so before our last visit to the villages 🙏😊

  • @sree6905
    @sree6905 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The little one looks like her grate grandma. She is so cute

  • @TheLIZZIEJAMES
    @TheLIZZIEJAMES ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Vinod and Johanna for showing us your parents ancestral homes. It’s so important for Annika. Vinod your parents are really lovely. God bless you all❤️😇🙏🏼 Johanna, hope your precious Mom arrived well and is taking care of her leg.❤️😇🙏🏼

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 🙂 And yes, my mom's leg is much much better after treatment and several weeks of proper rest :)

  • @meghamilan9308
    @meghamilan9308 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Annika is pure joy and she spreads it everywhere she goes. Hats off to Vinod and you, Johanna to give her experiences of both the cultures and she blends them so so beautifully, so lovingly. I haven’t seen anything like this ever before in my life and that’s why I want to keep coming back to your vlogs to replenish myself with this love and joy you all bring to my life 🤗♥️💜

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words megha ❤

  • @shakeethemon
    @shakeethemon ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Villages are the place where people actually live , they speak to cattle they look after the trees, soil and speak with fellow human beings intensely . Where in cities people merely survive the day.

  • @Helen78SouthAfrica
    @Helen78SouthAfrica ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So beautiful to see the families and Annika loves walking around 😮❤️🫂👋🫂

  • @lakshminarayananbalakrishn7824
    @lakshminarayananbalakrishn7824 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Johanna nice to you & the family at the village, very decent, respected family, you are lucky to join them. God bless all.happy diwali👌

  • @ajayn7544
    @ajayn7544 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Johanna!you are very matured smart woman who knows the meaning of life❤!you are giving her the gift of love from her family which can’t be bought with any amount of money!!

  • @181noble9
    @181noble9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lovely video ! Love from Nepal

  • @nlybnrj
    @nlybnrj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MADAM JOHANNA , You are very genuine in your thoughts.

  • @Almanama12
    @Almanama12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a happy and beautiful child Anika is. Good job raising her. She seems so full of life and warmth. God bless your family

  • @anjanimadke9315
    @anjanimadke9315 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm in aww with dear annika 😍and so mesmerized by the way you think Johanna ❤lots of love 🌸and Happy Diwali 💥

  • @laniegayat1791
    @laniegayat1791 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    annika.....amazing kid

  • @ojhapratik
    @ojhapratik ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I loved your all previous visit videos to the village and eagerly waiting for the new videos from village and waiting to see the golu . The way you say golu is so lovely ❤️ . I think your village videos is one of the best videos from your channel.

    • @JohannaNorth
      @JohannaNorth  ปีที่แล้ว

      So happy to hear that youve been enjoying joining us on our visits there! 🙏 happy Diwali ✨

    • @ojhapratik
      @ojhapratik ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JohannaNorth Happy diwali to you and your family . 🎉 God bless

  • @aarthibhandary5120
    @aarthibhandary5120 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Aww this girl stole my heart. Such a cutie pie