FIRST DAY of Polar Night | Huge Grocery Shop | Svalbard

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  • It's finally here, Polar Night! We just came back from our trip so we have tons of things to do, especially a huge grocery shop. I hope you enjoy this video and the start of the polar night videos on Svalbard! 🧡
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  • @ginagoesto9668
    @ginagoesto9668 ปีที่แล้ว +1486

    I keep forgetting it's polar night, halfway through I'm thinking "wow she really gets a lot done in the evenings" 😂

    • @jessica1733
      @jessica1733 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      lol

    • @safe-keeper1042
      @safe-keeper1042 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      A real night owl 😂

    • @Geblawi
      @Geblawi ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Me, too! 😅

    • @lauralami7217
      @lauralami7217 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I was so confused to see her making coffee in the middle of the night

    • @able880
      @able880 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Gina that's a good comment - as for making coffee at night - as for the other comment some one made about coffee at night - I live in the deep South in the US we drink Coffee with Chicory all hours of the day and night lol - I grew up drinking hot and cold coffee as the #1 beverage

  • @emilylikesboardgames
    @emilylikesboardgames ปีที่แล้ว +516

    I think the funniest part is the “I went to America and I came back with this adorable bag from Tractor Supply.” 🤣

    • @martinenotmartini9935
      @martinenotmartini9935 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      It's the little things

    • @amyeastin5263
      @amyeastin5263 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I chuckled at that myself. Tractor supply has everything. Lol

    • @thebiblioholic
      @thebiblioholic ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Also Target tote bags. Seems like every second person in my neighborhood in New York uses a Target bag.

    • @osaniss
      @osaniss ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@thebiblioholic for nordic ppl thats ikea bags or ullared bags 🥴

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Trader Joe's has some nice bags too. I have a variety of Daiso bags too.

  • @catnip3263
    @catnip3263 ปีที่แล้ว +600

    As a New Zealander it blows my mind that you guys get kiwifruit grown in New Zealand all the way up in Svalbard. That kiwifruit has literally travelled the world to get there!!

    • @VeraDonna
      @VeraDonna ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Those kiwis were probably grown elsewhere. Italy, Greece and Portugal also grow them.

    • @perberger809
      @perberger809 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      @@VeraDonna Sorry, but the label clearly says they're from New Zealand (see 14:23). Norwegian supermarkets typically show the origins of fruits and vegetables.

    • @awhinakeefe4663
      @awhinakeefe4663 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And too think its probably cheaper there than what we pay here for it 🤦‍♀️

    • @legitjafa
      @legitjafa ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@awhinakeefe4663 i was looking at the prices and thinking the same thing. like that coffee. 7usd (just over $10nzd) isn't even that bad. a pack of instant maconna coffee is like 15 in NZ

    • @awhinakeefe4663
      @awhinakeefe4663 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@legitjafa its out of it aye,its so expensive here…I dont think others would shops they way they do here lol

  • @jaxxh760
    @jaxxh760 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    Svalbard is so magical. I'm completely obsessed with the lifestyle, and the absolute beauty.

    • @DoroHiro
      @DoroHiro 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      obsessed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you took the words right out of my mouth. it is magical

  • @SindyJ37
    @SindyJ37 ปีที่แล้ว +1205

    I love how Cecilia can switch between English and her native tounge with such ease...i so wish i was bilingual

    • @rebeccaludwig9459
      @rebeccaludwig9459 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      It's still brain work though and sometimes exhausting. I often have to switch between my native language German and English.

    • @SindyJ37
      @SindyJ37 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@rebeccaludwig9459 it's still so awesome you can speak two languages...my grandparents spoke waloon and as a child they tried to teach me and i regret not working with it.

    • @chris30309
      @chris30309 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      A lot of people in Europe, speak multiple languages and are at least bi-lingual. I speak English and German.

    • @hilarious3327
      @hilarious3327 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes very listenerable voice 👌

    • @brinicole2999
      @brinicole2999 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Every bilingual person does this :)

  • @johanna7254
    @johanna7254 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    Cecilia! Have you considered including a calendar in your merch line? With your incredible photos of aurora, icebergs, the animals, etc? I'd snatch one up in an instant! :)

    • @lisamedlyn3818
      @lisamedlyn3818 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Or a coffee table book. That way she can do book signings!

    • @ruthleon-navarro2050
      @ruthleon-navarro2050 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Go the calendar, If it had Grimm in a Xmas hat for December, I’d buy it! 😂

    • @meganann6199
      @meganann6199 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would totally buy a calendar 📅

    • @teresialynch4407
      @teresialynch4407 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would love ❤️ a calendar as well..

    • @CarolineDiana11
      @CarolineDiana11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A grim calendar

  • @kiarasimone123
    @kiarasimone123 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Love that you took out some time to give that older dog some much needed lovin ❤ Elderly dogs have my heart 🥺

    • @missybee5725
      @missybee5725 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why did the dog need "much needed lovin?" He’s in a coffee shop everyone would be patting him!

    • @LucianaVIP1
      @LucianaVIP1 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Do you know if there is a veterinarian there? a hospital?

  • @amberc1356
    @amberc1356 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Omg that white faced husky in the cafe just melted my heart! What a sweet bot

  • @nialone1084
    @nialone1084 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    Something very comforting about your winter vlogs, it allows me to embrace the winter months to come and my chill out vibes to kick in. .

    • @jennifertoth221
      @jennifertoth221 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I so agree!

    • @darrenohara4588
      @darrenohara4588 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I know I'm literally buying strip lights, I thought I knew winter in northern alberta but I think she wins

    • @Surreal452
      @Surreal452 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree, I usually dread winter but watching someone who LOVES it helps!

    • @stephc7353
      @stephc7353 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too!! I’m obsessed with her channel❤

    • @michelekuhne9179
      @michelekuhne9179 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Her attitude towards the darkness makes me have a better attitude toward our sunset before 5 p.m. Tonight I sat outside and watched the sun go down and the moon come up. It was beautiful. It didn’t hurt that it was over 70 F.

  • @rachelhollabaugh2691
    @rachelhollabaugh2691 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    OMG Grimm "power walking" alongside the car was TOO cute

    • @jmdl
      @jmdl ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You JUST got back! You are NOT leaving me again! 😄😄

    • @DarleneWhite
      @DarleneWhite ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was going to say the same thing lol he is such a smart pup!

    • @bonilsson3161
      @bonilsson3161 ปีที่แล้ว

      He needed some exercise, they needed go grocery shopping still tired fro the long flight and Cecilia having the cold.

  • @lavender_coffee
    @lavender_coffee 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I love how Cecilia’s videos are filled with dogs and coffee. (I’m actually more of a cat person, but I like doggies too.)
    I don’t know if I could face pulling all those groceries down in a sled in the dark cold snow and putting them away. But that’s why I don’t live in Svalbard 😜.

  • @citadelofwinds1564
    @citadelofwinds1564 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    It's amazing to have this supermarket basically a stone's throw from the North Pole. I used to live north of the Arctic Circle - about twice as far from the North Pole as Svalbard. That extra 1300 km really puts things in perspective - Svalbard is truly at the doorstep of the Pole. And the scenery - especially the northern lights - are simply magnificent.

  • @marieleelee
    @marieleelee ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I don't know why grocery shop videos are some of my favorite. You guys have mostly the same stuff we do but it's still cool to see what the shopping experience is like there.

    • @itzel1735
      @itzel1735 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I always check out grocery stores in every country or region I visit. Even though so much has become the same all over the world. It’s still fun.

    • @kinga5102007
      @kinga5102007 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@itzel1735 me too! It is like visiting a museum for me;) I like to look at everything we don't have in our stores.

    • @TheHappeningswithHAP
      @TheHappeningswithHAP ปีที่แล้ว +7

      A grocery video of hers is what brought me to her channel years ago! Haha

  • @FionaEm
    @FionaEm ปีที่แล้ว +370

    IDK why it's so fascinating to see ppl grocery shop in another country. It just is! Putting the camera on the trolley is a good idea. Trolley Cam 😅 Love the transition from semi-dark to pitch black during your polar night ❤ It's heading towards summer here in south-eastern Australia, and we're experiencing a LaNina weather pattern, so it's getting icky and humid, with ridiculous amounts of rain in some areas.

    • @pedinurse1
      @pedinurse1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I cant believe how little they bought for $500.00

    • @donnalawrence8593
      @donnalawrence8593 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope you didn't get flooded. I wish it was going on spring in America. Quite warm for November. I had a yard sale last week and was hot.

    • @crin28
      @crin28 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Heading toward summer sounds great! We’re already freezing in Utah/Colorado.
      Absolutely love SE Australia. I’m pressing for that move. Haha. Hope you stay dry!

    • @FionaEm
      @FionaEm ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@donnalawrence8593 Most of the flooding is a fair way north of where I am in Melbourne (Australia is a big continent, lol!) but we did have local flooding quite close to my home last month. Lots of ppl a few suburbs away lost their belongings 😔

    • @FionaEm
      @FionaEm ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crin28 Lol! I'm guessing you're talking about Sydney? I'm in Melbourne, which is a fabulous city for food and culture but has rather unpredictable weather!

  • @VivekaAlaya
    @VivekaAlaya ปีที่แล้ว +57

    as someone from Brazil where I literally get mangos and avocados in my backyard (and I live in a 700thousand people city), I'm really amazed to see how great is the variety of foods in your supermarket.

    • @gotalifeanditsmine
      @gotalifeanditsmine ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's so crazy that avocados from my country Peru go all the way to the artic it just blows my mind 🤯

  • @Mara-sim
    @Mara-sim ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Thank you for your generosity and showing us an intimate look inside your daily life and sharing your culture. This is delightful to watch and wonderful to connect with others so far away through basic needs! I'm enjoying your channel very much thank you

  • @claudiachristina1870
    @claudiachristina1870 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    "I think we're done now. I don't think we need anything else...-ooooh🤨🤩"
    Is literally me every time I go shopping 🤣❤

    • @vinny.deadmou5d46
      @vinny.deadmou5d46 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Or how about shopping with your stomach..lol..i swear i have to stop doing that

  • @alwayselliemay
    @alwayselliemay ปีที่แล้ว +306

    Cecilia, you have such a wonderful combination of beautiful videography, vlog and daily life, and interesting information about that gorgeous area. The videos feel simultaneously comforting and inspiring, and I can't be the only person who somehow feels like you are my friend even though we've never met :)

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thank you so so much 😭🧡🧡🧡

    • @corallie7746
      @corallie7746 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Me too. I feel like I know you as you are so natural with the camera

    • @terijackson6408
      @terijackson6408 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, I’ve been feeling this way too. She’s so personable and just lovely inviting us into her life. I feel like we’re friends.

    • @bonilsson3161
      @bonilsson3161 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats exactly like I feel also !

    • @RayaRSS
      @RayaRSS ปีที่แล้ว

      She is living my dream so I love love her vids😍

  • @abbykoop5363
    @abbykoop5363 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I live in Canada and first of all I was really surprised at how warm it is there!! And of the items I saw prices for, most were fairly comparable or even cheaper than what I pay here. I was also surprised to see the good quality of produce...nice bananas, and nice, big avocadoes!

    • @frimshieify
      @frimshieify ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes I agree! I'm in Alberta and the prices make me want to cry. Our inflation is insane. This very much reminds me of the north west territories and Nunavut Yukon type area. Very similar life style and way of life other than I haven't seen much for native population on her channel so I'm not sure if they have a native population or not.

    • @roxanne36565
      @roxanne36565 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes prices not too bad for so remote!!

    • @la7dfa
      @la7dfa 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Svalbard never had native people.

    • @phoenix-xu9xj
      @phoenix-xu9xj 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes, I’m just in the UK, and I was surprised that it was just -2.

  • @chrisp2916
    @chrisp2916 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I live in Oklahoma and I have never seen anything like this before. Definitely bucket list visit. Absolutely amazing places like that exist.

  • @Gryffinbree
    @Gryffinbree ปีที่แล้ว +339

    It’s so interesting to see that the prices are considered extremely expensive. The granola here in the USA would likely be around $6-8 a box instead of $3

    • @Flowergirl222
      @Flowergirl222 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Agreed! The prices in Svalbard are wayyyyyy lower than in D.C., and many places in the US. I live in Germany now and prices here are similar to Svalbard. Germans think prices are too high. Apparently many countries in Europe have even cheaper food. I guess it all depends on what you’re used to! Coming from Washington D.C., I am in heaven with German food prices!

    • @vickym9221
      @vickym9221 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I'm sure their fresh stuff is expensive since it has to be shipped so far. But yeah, their Oatly is like $3-$4 a container which is similar to the price where I live in rural Upper Midwest. I didn't think the frozen berries for $3 or body wash for $10 sounded out of the norm either.

    • @phoenixineohp
      @phoenixineohp ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I can't believe how inexpensive it was really. And how wide the selection was. Especially compared to northern Canada!

    • @MsDinesue
      @MsDinesue ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah, that Oatly alone being less than $3.50 when here in NJ at Target, that size is $4.59

    • @nastaranmohammadian6189
      @nastaranmohammadian6189 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      What people often forget is that in the Nordic countries (excluding Norway) middle class income is around 4k usd a month (before taxes, after taxes below 3k) so 1200 to 1400 usd a month on food is a considerable amount. Even with two middle class incomes. Now we don’t know what Cecilia makes so but up to 1400 a month is a lot for just 2 people. Imagine what bigger families have to spend.

  • @carolinegreenwell9086
    @carolinegreenwell9086 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    can't deny it, I was shivering watching you leave the front door open while you finished getting dressed

    • @karissiergokool1742
      @karissiergokool1742 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was going crazy watching how they were letting the heat out for so long!

    • @TheDolphace
      @TheDolphace ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It genuinely gave me minor anxiety 🤣

    • @cherylsoergel9561
      @cherylsoergel9561 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like I yell and tell my son, close the door while it is only 32 f. outside.

    • @mariafernandez5221
      @mariafernandez5221 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I kept hearing my mom “are you trying to heat up the entire neighborhood?”

    • @crina4187
      @crina4187 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think they can do that because they have their entry playing as an airlock (I think they all have this in the north countries because of how cold and extreme the weather is), so the house keeps the warmth while they can dress up and go out

  • @jgdays2439
    @jgdays2439 ปีที่แล้ว

    I a, smiling from eat to ear watching happy Grimm ❤️❤️he is clearly so happy to have you both back ❤️

  • @nuruleerin
    @nuruleerin ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Hi! Im not sure if anyone have asked about this before but i would love to see chrismas preparation in svalbard. Because the place itself is already magical ❤️
    From Malaysia 🇲🇾

    • @wewenang5167
      @wewenang5167 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I would love living in Svalbard there i think cuz Malaysia is hot and humid all the time xD. But i cant live without my fresh Ulams pick from the garden though lol...how do they grow anything there? Cant live without my ulam and sambal belacan LMAO

    • @jaelynn7575
      @jaelynn7575 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wewenang5167 They import it all.

    • @halColombo
      @halColombo ปีที่แล้ว

      What is ULAM ?

    • @halColombo
      @halColombo ปีที่แล้ว

      What is SAMBAL BELECAN ??

    • @halColombo
      @halColombo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wewenang5167 never heard of ULAM nor Salam BELECAN! NEVER HEARD OF EITHER. WHAT ARE THEY PLEASE?
      (I am poor, thirsty! For knowledge)

  • @audreywright5731
    @audreywright5731 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    I’m just so fascinated by your life during polar nights!
    Also, this is the story of my life while shopping “I think we are done now…we don’t need anything else………OHhhh!!!” 😂

  • @mikebarrager8293
    @mikebarrager8293 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    Cecilia showing her true colors taking the time to give a elderly dog some love 💕

    • @medeya560
      @medeya560 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes while shopping sick and spreading her germs in the market and that small coffee shop, how kind of her 🙄

    • @AngelLuluBlu
      @AngelLuluBlu ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@medeya560 it’s a cold. Get over it. 🙄

    • @osaniss
      @osaniss ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@medeya560 do you expect people to stay home because of a cold? Its not corona or the flu

    • @indral8598
      @indral8598 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ❤agreed

    • @standunitedorfall1863
      @standunitedorfall1863 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@medeya560 Oh don't be such a big baby.

  • @julianowak541
    @julianowak541 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I´m OBSESSED with your polar night content 😍😍 thanks for sharing your life with us 🥰

  • @cindycarroll104
    @cindycarroll104 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You and Chris are two amazing people along with Grimm. Be safe and God bless in your weather. I am happy to see your videos

  • @noix666dezephir
    @noix666dezephir ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Cecilia -> super happy about reusable grocery bags.
    Me -> I wish I had that much serotonin lol

    • @shirwishir
      @shirwishir ปีที่แล้ว +1

      shes not happy about reusable grocery bags. shes just bored af.

    • @noix666dezephir
      @noix666dezephir ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@shirwishir lol
      Who hurt you ? Lol

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@noix666dezephir some badly designed grocery bags probably. The kind that fool you into thinking you can hang it on your shoulder but the straps are just short enough that you can't quite. 😂

  • @peterrichardson4439
    @peterrichardson4439 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    I absolutely love winter here in Finland.
    So good to relax and wait for the snow to come.
    I am a night time person and love to walk around our local forests and take pictures of Aurora and stars on cold clear nights. We don't get as much darkness as you guys but still enough. My father moved from England to live with us after my mother died. It's going to be his first winter here so hopefully he copes with the extreme temperatures and darkness.

    • @mechaileh1
      @mechaileh1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What a envy.....here in Brazil we have to face an extremely hot summer, which longs 10 months ( at least). Only during winter time we have some relief. Gosh!!!

    • @haroonaman4068
      @haroonaman4068 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@mechaileh1 how the f , summer for 10 months 🤔🤔

    • @wildlifewarrior2670
      @wildlifewarrior2670 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would love to go to Finland but I never been out of the US I have to get my passport first

    • @wildlifewarrior2670
      @wildlifewarrior2670 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@haroonaman4068 no that person is wrong summer is not 10 months

    • @haroonaman4068
      @haroonaman4068 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wildlifewarrior2670 have you been to Brazil 🌝

  • @vainglory5346
    @vainglory5346 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    These Polar Night videos are super cozy and lovely to watch. I would absolutely love to live somewhere like that - can't think of anywhere I would rather be. The grocery prices shown were actually quite similar to what you'd find in my medium-sized Midwestern (USA) city, cheaper in a few cases. That was shocking, I was sure things would be higher since everything has to be shipped/flown in. Very interesting.

    • @patriciasalem3606
      @patriciasalem3606 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I was thinking the same thing. I live an hour as the crow flies from Hollywood, and everything is astronomically expensive, including fresh produce grown right here or just south of the border. And the store in Longyearbyen has a MUCH better selection than my California grocery chain! Those crisp breads! 😍 We used to get them when I lived in the Netherlands too, along with the round rusks. There's something so satisfying about Northern European shopping. 😊 Everything is packaged so nicely and looks so appealing.

  • @enryiggins2878
    @enryiggins2878 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing these videos. It’s absolutely breathtaking where you live! 🤩

  • @IWillYouLove
    @IWillYouLove ปีที่แล้ว +50

    It’s 1:08am on Monday morning Here in south Australia. Im home from my night shift and this is how I relax. Your videos are sooo calming. It is a dream to be able to visit your beautiful village one day and an even bigger dream to be able to live there.

    • @laurengracepop
      @laurengracepop ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m watching in Sydney. So good right!? Agree about the calm of these - love watching.

    • @katel7309
      @katel7309 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm watching from far north QLD never ending heat & humidity!!! Love to be in cold weather.
      The 12 hour approx' ( varies in peak "winter which is not winter! June -August" and summer) days of day / night is so boring!! lol

    • @MAZ501
      @MAZ501 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oz Oz Oz, oi oi oi....! 😁
      No? 🤔😅
      I'll see myself right out, thank you for your attention 😅😅

  • @kasession
    @kasession ปีที่แล้ว +33

    A coffee shop with dogs. Sounds like heaven to me. 🐶
    Sorry you were sick in America. Hope it's not something we did. 😀. Feel better.

    • @kaliforniakween4134
      @kaliforniakween4134 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it’s the air. I instantly got sick too when I got to the US.

    • @lcr5910
      @lcr5910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think anytime you go somewhere new your body isn’t used to, you’re more susceptible to catch things. I am from America, but because it’s such a huge country, if I go across to the other side I also catch things more easily because my body isn’t used to that environment and is also weak and tired from travel.

  • @tessamurphy6004
    @tessamurphy6004 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love your fairy lights! Makes your home look so cosy 🥰

  • @steffc8611
    @steffc8611 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I LOVE your home! So cosy inside, and that view!

  • @kate_700
    @kate_700 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I live in Alaska and although our winters are not as extreme as yours as far as darkness goes, I can relate to a lot of your experiences. Your perspective and joyful outlook really encourages me. It challenges me to embrace our unique living conditions and celebrate them. This will be my second year watching your channel. I just love it! My husband and I hope to visit your country one day as tourist and enjoy all of the restaurants and coffee shops you show. ❤

  • @karencorcoran4628
    @karencorcoran4628 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Your fridge is so clean. 😊 your life is so cuddly. We just had a blizzard here in Saskatchewan Canada. Winter is cuddly as long as everyone is home safe.

    • @mayfleur36
      @mayfleur36 ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW 😮 How many cm of snow did you end up with?

    • @karencorcoran4628
      @karencorcoran4628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mayfleur36 we got about 5 plus inches. Well needed.

    • @mayfleur36
      @mayfleur36 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@karencorcoran4628 all the more of an excuse for one heck of a snowball fight, if there was more. Sorry, but the kid in me LOVES a good snowball fight. I’m in Cape Breton.

    • @karencorcoran4628
      @karencorcoran4628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mayfleur36 Absolutely!

  • @theoldways1549
    @theoldways1549 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grimm is so happy you are back. He's so cute 😍

  • @jellycatfish
    @jellycatfish ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is my first time on your channel, I got here after watching a short about polar night. I was so, so happy to see that you were also doing longer-form videos! And I'm now even more excited because your content seems so cozy. You definitely got yourself a new subscriber! :)

  • @mvwilliams56
    @mvwilliams56 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    My favorite part was the old dog in the coffee shop. So sweet! Reminded me of my old dog!

    • @oneminuteofmyday
      @oneminuteofmyday ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same. I had to say good-bye to my old dog in May. Old dogs are so sweet. This guy looks like he is doing a good job of greeting customers and getting love. It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it. 💝

  • @Truth-will-set-you-free
    @Truth-will-set-you-free ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The instant trust in that dogs eyes at the Husky Cafe when you petted her speaks volumes. You’re a really wonderful person 🙏🏼 Animals know.

  • @georgiafrye2524
    @georgiafrye2524 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We have alot of Scandavian residents here in N. WI. USA. Our Church just had a Scandavian Dinner last week. Lutifisk, meatballs, rutabagas and carrots, peas, red potatoes, lefsa, rye bread, herring ,pickled beets, with tapioca pudding topped with lindenberry sauce and a Krumkaka cookie. Lots of butter..... Along with the Scandavian bake sale we made $5000 for the community charities. Many Dale of Norway sweaters worn.

  • @lorianabanana6066
    @lorianabanana6066 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how much Grim missed them. My doggos do the same 'TOUCH ME!!! OH THANK GOD YOU CAME BACK!!!' Sooo cute!!

  • @pamelarollins118
    @pamelarollins118 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love Cecilia's attitude. Here she is not feeling well and still going about her day smiling and with purpose.

  • @mrsjaskel
    @mrsjaskel ปีที่แล้ว +29

    As someone from Atlanta, I found myself feeling anxious that their groceries were gonna thaw out while visiting in the village 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @lynnmanuel71
    @lynnmanuel71 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I live in Florida. Before inflation took hold I could spend 400 a month on groceries for 2. Currently it has become 600.
    I’m in love with your pantry. When my little pantry is full I feel happy and secure. Enjoyed this blog.

    • @thefunfam1433
      @thefunfam1433 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In Illinois i spend between 3-500. Usually 400 a month on two!

  • @john.hughes
    @john.hughes 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is such an amazing video. It shows how it goes from quite light to completely dark so quickly. Thanks for sharing. It actually makes me want to visit!

  • @kaitykeyes928
    @kaitykeyes928 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I feel like Grim's barking at around 8:45 is him saying "Absolutely not, you are NOT leaving me again" 🤣🤣

    • @letigre5822
      @letigre5822 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I took it as 'I’m about to live my best life rn!!'

    • @mayfleur36
      @mayfleur36 ปีที่แล้ว

      My Jack Russell/Cocker Spaniel mix, the yelping that comes out of her when I leave to go to town, it’s pitiful, but I’ll keep my baby girl.

  • @candycane99
    @candycane99 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    These vlogs are fascinating to me. I love how you live in extreme conditions and are right at home 😊

  • @bullyboo1
    @bullyboo1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos have such calming effect on me. 😊

  • @95KIPPIE
    @95KIPPIE ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful pooch!!! Such friendly, loving eyes!

  • @lynnebheislerotoole4429
    @lynnebheislerotoole4429 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I can appreciate your affection for Salvard and appreciation of the deafening quiet. I don't know of I could adjust to 2 months of no sun.

  • @amandaarizona
    @amandaarizona ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I’ve been dealing with extreme anxiety over the last few months, and your videos give me so much peace. Thank you 🙏🏻♥️

    • @athena12373
      @athena12373 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🫶🏼

    • @wallec4140
      @wallec4140 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello fellow Arizonian!

    • @donnabaardsen5372
      @donnabaardsen5372 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The best medicine for anxiety is focusing on other's, rather than our own feeling's. There are so many needing help of all kinds. Volunteering in any capacity is a good start.

    • @damnwtf
      @damnwtf ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donnabaardsen5372 thanks for your advice! 🫶🏼

    • @estarat
      @estarat ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably you feel thankful you have the 🌞.

  • @judyl5260
    @judyl5260 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Vol 2 of the cookbook is very exciting…and all baking.Thanks to both of you! Wonderful holiday present🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼

  • @captaincorona9488
    @captaincorona9488 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Liked how deep blue the skies are looking through your Window. Also like your house. Thanks for sharing, Cecilia

  • @cSquaredFactotum
    @cSquaredFactotum ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Hello from Vancouver Canada! 👋 Clocks just changed which means sunset is around 4:30pm now, which is something I usually dread, but your enthusiasm and optimism about polar night (something I admit still sort of sounds like hell to me) has made me more open to trying to embrace this cold cozy season. 😊

    • @amyeastin5263
      @amyeastin5263 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I feel the same way. I’ve followed her last year during polar night and really helped me embrace this time of year better

    • @IzzyOnTheMove
      @IzzyOnTheMove ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Howdy neighbor! 🇨🇦 I just flew back to Québec after 4 months in Vancity with my cat Merri. What's weird is, it's warmer here than in BC right now 😮

    • @zuzu6864
      @zuzu6864 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here, usually it gets pitch black at 5pm already here. I usually get home at 4pm from school so I tend to be lazy since it gets dark that quick. I'd love it to be dark for a couple of months but I'd just lay and do nothing the entire time.

    • @cSquaredFactotum
      @cSquaredFactotum ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IzzyOnTheMove hello! 👋It's been unseasonably cold here. A month ago it was 25 degrees, now I wake up everyday to frost!

  • @shinylittlepeople
    @shinylittlepeople 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    also loving the polar nights from a distance..... super cozy but not sure how I would fair.... keep them coming....living vicariously through you both!!!

  • @ctina727
    @ctina727 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Cecilia for teaching me to love winter! I have been watching your content for years and love waking up on Sunday with a cozy video from your channel! It would be really cool to see more content from the researchers on the island (the seed bank is so interesting), book videos and traditions from your communities . ✨️🐻‍❄🌌🌙❄️

  • @sirenarussell9250
    @sirenarussell9250 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The lightest part of your day right now is absolutely beautiful 💙🤩💙

  • @gretchengraham6266
    @gretchengraham6266 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thank you for letting me be a fly on the wall! That was the coziest video ever! 😊I hope you feel better soon. Grimm seemed very happy to have you home❤

  • @carlamendez6590
    @carlamendez6590 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's cozy to have a full fridge in the winter!❤

  • @patticallihan8515
    @patticallihan8515 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy your video’s. You make everything so interesting to watch. Love to you both. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @reeftanchieftan4393
    @reeftanchieftan4393 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    You guys have become my official before bed time viewing. I live in the S.E. U.S. and have wanted to live in a colder climate (bc it’s just way too hot) for a while now. I’m living vicariously through your adventures! You guys(and yes that includes Grim!) are welcome anytime! Stay frosty and be safe out there 🤙🏻

    • @Raggadishan
      @Raggadishan ปีที่แล้ว

      Where is SEUS?

    • @hay1707
      @hay1707 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’d assume he means the South East of the United States ?

    • @reeftanchieftan4393
      @reeftanchieftan4393 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hay1707 Yep! Sorry about my wonky abbreviation.🙂

    • @lisalisa4182
      @lisalisa4182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same! This looks HEAVENLY 💞
      Love from Alabama!🥵😂

    • @SBCBears
      @SBCBears ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🙂 I watch Cecilia for the same reason. I was a towhead from Michigan and now live in South Florida. It's too hot and too bright.

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    The scenery looks absolutely breathtaking. We all hope you’re doing well. Keep doing the things you love. May God bless you and your family.

  • @worldlit1146
    @worldlit1146 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was also amazed by the variety of selection in Norwegian supermarkets.

  • @valeriablunt6577
    @valeriablunt6577 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I found your channel yesterday and I've been binge watching a lot of your videos. Svalbard is truly magical, and seeing your cosy home and the beautiful family you have, warms my heart ❤Thank you for sharing

  • @crgreen8145
    @crgreen8145 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’d love more Grim content (or dog content)! How you exercise them, keep them healthy, bathe/groom them, breed them…also are there working dogs on the island? Vets? How to dogs cope in all weathers & with the wild animals/birds? Grim is such a good boy.

  • @karolinamackiewicz514
    @karolinamackiewicz514 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    2nd polar night with you :) Following from Finland, where I’ve lived for 14 years, almost turning into a zombie every December. The darkness is very difficult and it feels heavier every year. I hope will get some excitement about winter by watching you :)

    • @jacquesb5248
      @jacquesb5248 ปีที่แล้ว

      so is good morning or well since its dark....?

  • @VintagebyMitzi
    @VintagebyMitzi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So glad to have found your channel and thanks for sharing your life with us. I have always been intrigued by folks who choose to live in remote cold places. I am a Jamaican living in Canada and struggle with the cold! You are helping me to embrace a different way of living!

  • @TobyDanielle
    @TobyDanielle ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I absolutely am not usually a fan of winter but Cecilia makes me wanna enjoy it 💓

  • @kasiakatarzyna7085
    @kasiakatarzyna7085 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    this is my 2nd polar night with you, and im so excited to experience it with you by watching your videos. as always thank you for sharing your life with us all we appreciate it. polar night is just stunning and so special ❤

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yaaay! Thank you for being here 😃😃

    • @LindaKayHolevas
      @LindaKayHolevas ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same:). I absolutely love the cozy season. xo

  • @sonyawilson1000
    @sonyawilson1000 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm from Palm Springs, California where the temperature averages between 100-110 degrees. I really enjoyed watching this. The snow ❄️ looked so cozy against backdrop of night. I loved the shopping trip as well. Thanks!

  • @pambrown8692
    @pambrown8692 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Anyone else rewatching all the Polar Nights vlogs because you just want it to be winter again, and you’re tired of the heat?
    I am so drained from these 105°f/40.5556°c days. My body is OVER them, and wants to cold back.

    • @nursecathy123cat
      @nursecathy123cat 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Texas weather has been brutal this summer. I would welcome snow right now!

  • @dianebondhus9355
    @dianebondhus9355 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I find winter nights to be cozy. We light candles and the fireplace, have warm and soft blankets, and cook comfort soups and stews. Today we came off daylight savings time and the sun will set at 4:56 pm tonight. (MN)

  • @susanperry9108
    @susanperry9108 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    How excited was Grim to see you back in Svalbard? Hope you feel better soon. Cheers from Tasmania!

  • @jud2171
    @jud2171 ปีที่แล้ว

    it is so beautiful there, I would love to see the northern lights in person.... thank you for sharing your excitement it makes me excited to see all that is to come

  • @esteffanimorales
    @esteffanimorales 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are always so relaxing and peaceful

  • @kathycastano7754
    @kathycastano7754 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you for sharing with us! Cecilia you are so uplifting and happy all of the time! You, Christopher and Grim are living a wonderful life!

    • @kathycastano7754
      @kathycastano7754 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I also loved how you were so caring to the elder dog in the coffee shop! So very sweet of you to give him so much attention! I am a huge animal lover - dogs especially - I just love when you talk to Grim!❤️🐾🐾

  • @lynnbogard3596
    @lynnbogard3596 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Sounds like you had the flu which is going around. So glad you’re better and back with Grimm!

  • @juliethompson5301
    @juliethompson5301 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Grim is so cute 💞 i agree Svalbard is absolutely magical ❤❤

  • @ChristineMaeTecsonswiftie1989
    @ChristineMaeTecsonswiftie1989 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video really calmed me. Thank you Cecilia

  • @warmfuzzypants
    @warmfuzzypants ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can't wait for all your polar night videos this year! Even when it's cold and snowy your videos give a warm coziness. Love your channel!

  • @airrainah5151
    @airrainah5151 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Polar night is so exciting!! I’m looking forward to seeing more this year. Love how cozy you make your surroundings!! ❤😊

  • @heathereton5582
    @heathereton5582 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The matching pajamas are so cute! I hope you’re feeling better!

  • @aliciamichal6275
    @aliciamichal6275 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOUR VIDEOS MAKE ME SO HAPPY.

  • @michelle14749
    @michelle14749 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The darkness, snow and lights looks so beautiful like a postcard .❤

  • @debbiefondow7871
    @debbiefondow7871 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a magical, wonderful time of year. You always capture it so beautifully, Cecilia. ❤️❤️

  • @AmyHawkins-mr5ed
    @AmyHawkins-mr5ed 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is such a great video !! Love your grocery shopping hauls !😁

  • @Lisa-ld1mn
    @Lisa-ld1mn ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber...love your videos. Very interesting, funny and just comforting for some reason!! Ps I love how you spent so much time with the older dog!!

  • @ou8venus2
    @ou8venus2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ve been following you for quite a while. You make amazing videos! I adore Grim and I think Christoffer is very handsome the way he is a bit shy on the videos although he is starting to relax. I can’t blame him, I would be the same way. You are the perfect couple. Svalbard is magical. Thank you all for sharing! Cant wait for more of Cooking with your mountain man!

  • @kristenmarosi8559
    @kristenmarosi8559 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a precious life you have! It makes my heart happy for you guys!!

  • @GodsWay2
    @GodsWay2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another Nice Video,I always love this time of year, looks so magical outdoors with the light shining on the snow, your videos are peaceful places to go, pretty cool you can always have fresh fish.👍

  • @jlang
    @jlang ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so beautiful to watch and have a small insight into life during polar night in Svalbard. I laughed when you said it was only minus 2 degrees though!

  • @Pop-zb3wr
    @Pop-zb3wr ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I just came back from Svalbard and your video is very relatable now! I heard of Svalbard when I was little, reading "His Dark Materials", but never really considered visiting. I only considered visiting after watching your videos I think! Longyearbyen/Svalbard was beautiful. I had to keep reminding myself where I was in the world, it was so unreal and dramatic. We even managed to see the northern lights before the weather turned more snowy. My friends and I all got sick on our last day, the same day you said you were sick at the beginning of the video! :D There was so much more we would have loved to do in Longyearbyen, we will have to come back - maybe we can experience Spring/Summer next time.

  • @heathermilne2003
    @heathermilne2003 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So beautiful! Thank you for sharing your lives. I hope you recover soon from your cold

  • @gojenny1233
    @gojenny1233 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you have such a lovely heart. it is so sweet watching you love on that older dog at the cafe.

  • @nicolababb7865
    @nicolababb7865 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have just discovered your videos and you are now my new favourite! I love your humour and attitude and the amazing and interesting area where you live. I look forward to more videos in the future

  • @patinajadeatherton2385
    @patinajadeatherton2385 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love Love Love watching your vlogs Cecelia! YOU ARE SUCH A VIBE. 🙌🏽🥰 I could watch videos of your life ALL DAY! 😍 Love hanging out with you, Christopher and Grim. Thank you for documenting and sharing your awesome life with us. ❤

  • @SoliRhymesWithJulie
    @SoliRhymesWithJulie ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hoping you recover from travel sick soon! And Grim walking along the car made my day.