We keep LOSING POWER | Power Outage during Polar Night | Svalbard

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    We keep losing power!! In one week we have already had THREE power outages here in Longyearbyen. When this happens during polar night our world becomes very... dark. Check out how we get through it and our best tips in this video, I also talk about how we get electricity here on Svalbard! This week there will be two videos up on my channel so don't forget to check back in on Sunday 😊☕️
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    0:53 Hoping for Aurora
    01:43 Finnish Folklore
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    03:40 Making waffles
    04:58 Winter Gear
    05:34 Buying Jam
    06:45 Waffles & Views
    09:36 POWER OUTAGE
    10:17 How does Longyearbyen get power?
    10:40 Coal Power Plant
    11:54 Power Outage Essentials
    14:56 Toilet Situation
    16:26 Power Outage evenings
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    Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 7 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! 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!

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  • @KingsMom831
    @KingsMom831 ปีที่แล้ว +778

    I am absolutely loving Christoffer’s segments in your videos! Remembering back from when he was essentially silent, and I just love seeing more of his personality shining through in these videos a little more each time

    • @NancyNoo7007
      @NancyNoo7007 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      What a delicious and beautiful looking waffle that Christopher made ..so nice to see both of you in the videos interact !!

    • @belindahugheslifestyle
      @belindahugheslifestyle ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same.

    • @kymcrowart7876
      @kymcrowart7876 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Agreed. They are so cute together

    • @CherylPix62
      @CherylPix62 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I am ready for waffles and coffee! ☕️🧇😋🥓

  • @sweettooth1629
    @sweettooth1629 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    The best thing aboutbthe Delta 2 is that it fully charges in about 80 minutes and that is really fast.

    • @able880
      @able880 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it will accept a 85% charge in 50 minutes or in less than a hour -
      It's not a good idea to fast charge on a regular basis - it shortens the battery life - if your using a generator and are limited to fuel on hand then the one hour charge rate is very beneficial -
      Sail boats that cross the oceans often use the one hour charge rate to charge there house battery's once a day to converse fuel -

  • @robertjunko5234
    @robertjunko5234 ปีที่แล้ว +436

    I think this Delta 2 is right for the job. It has 1024Wh and I am able to add an extra battery to increase the capacity.

  • @raadbtoush8114
    @raadbtoush8114 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    This life of yours Cecilia can be summed up in one word : PEACE..Being introverted myself, Svalbard is the perfect world to live in..all this serenity and tranquility is just priceless..

  • @ErnieWonk
    @ErnieWonk ปีที่แล้ว +586

    Christoffer's waffle segment was prime cooking show energy, and now making waffles out in a snow storm is added to my bucket list haha!

    • @pablodelsegundo9502
      @pablodelsegundo9502 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I liked how breakfast is happening after 2pm.

    • @ErnieWonk
      @ErnieWonk ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@pablodelsegundo9502 the best breakfast is always the breakfast foods you eat when it's not the morning haha!

    • @sadiejosiemom
      @sadiejosiemom ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The only think I can compare this to is hot tubbing in the snow. My bestie & hubs have a time share and she invited me many many years ago to have a girls weekend in Squaw Valley/Tahoe/Truckee area where the Olympics were held in the 1960s. We were in a cute little chalet. It was snowing and so we put our swim suits on and then our ski suits on top and went to the outdoor hot tub. I think we had wine or chamgagne. It was the most glorious thing ever!! She wants us to do it again next year!

    • @K_R_W
      @K_R_W ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well Ecoflow got there sponsorship monies worth with this video compared to a few others I’ve seen today. No fast forward for this advertisement.

    • @mizzfit02
      @mizzfit02 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don’t forget the brown cheese. It is delicious 🤤🤤🤤

  • @joshgamingyt9766
    @joshgamingyt9766 ปีที่แล้ว +560

    Losing trust in the power grid made me decide to get the Delta 2. Even if there is no power I can still charge it theu solar panels.

    • @Shinzon23
      @Shinzon23 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah that doesn't work there when there is no sun to charge the cells

    • @cavejohnson2075
      @cavejohnson2075 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@InstantAquatics jackery is the same. 1-3 kw

    • @cavejohnson2075
      @cavejohnson2075 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@InstantAquatics all good!! ^^

    • @mkbk9168
      @mkbk9168 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But,,,,no sun thus no solar

    • @tristantheoofer2
      @tristantheoofer2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Shinzon23 did u forget about how for literally 4 months of the year there the sun doesnt set lol

  • @NeS-mt4cd
    @NeS-mt4cd ปีที่แล้ว +195

    I have only discovered your channel this past weekend and I binge watched so many of your videos while being at home with a cold. I live in northern Germany and have disliked the winter season my whole life- especially because of the darkness. But this morning when I woke up at 6 AM to get ready for work, it felt so much easier to embrace the dark season and that's entirely due to your positivity and the way you make darkness and the cold feel so magical and cozy 😍 So thank you, Cecilia, from the bottom of my heart! I'm so happy I found your channel ❤

    • @kskogman125
      @kskogman125 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just found her and Christopher and of course we can’t forget Mr. Graham channel . I’ve been binging it also. I love it.

    • @maryseeker7590
      @maryseeker7590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I lived in Bremerhaven and the seasons were really different for me. I enjoyed and miss !

    • @heathermunoz6282
      @heathermunoz6282 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She's help me embrace the cold as well. That is a miracle! Haha

  • @DoubleOld7
    @DoubleOld7 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Love that you are so positive and make any annoying incident (power outage & snow during your outdoor picnic) into an opportunity for a comfy, cozy and delicious family time together. 💕❄️ 👩‍❤️‍👨🐾

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      🥰🥰🥰

    • @Audrey.17
      @Audrey.17 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@CeciliaBlomdahl agreed!
      You are a breath of fresh air ❤

    • @islandbirdw
      @islandbirdw ปีที่แล้ว +3

      One word………. COZY!
      You both do a wonderful job of being so soothing and upbeat. I like how you matter of factly detail out the equipment you use, how you manage day to day activities and demonstrate how you live in a unique place. The storms you guys get would intimidate me. Feeling like a tiny speck in a very big world but very beautiful.
      Let’s face it most of us couldn’t hack living in a place like Svalbard, you’d HAVE to be positive in order to make the most of the darkness in winter and try to sleep during the summer! I live near Vancouver Island and it gets dark enough in winter here. We get snow and ice but not like east coast or places like Svalbard 😎

    • @mr.zenedin1735
      @mr.zenedin1735 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CeciliaBlomdahl I want to join your plz 🌹🥀🌻🌺🌼 you join me plz 🌹🥀🌻🌺🌼🌹 ma'am I'm excited for join you plz 🌹🥀🌻🌺 your WhatsApp plz 🌹🥀🌻🌺🌼 I'm From India I'm a boy I'm single 35

  • @debbieseitz5979
    @debbieseitz5979 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Christoffer needs to write a cook book I really enjoy when he's cooking and it's easy to see he really enjoys cooking.

    • @juliekostas7322
      @juliekostas7322 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I would definitely buy a cookbook/story book by him!

    • @Why0825
      @Why0825 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      As would I. I would just need a conversion to grams, ml, tablespoon etc. ughhh. The USA should REALLY teach the metric system as it is used round the 🌎

    • @TheShauNanigans
      @TheShauNanigans ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would buy this for my partner for Christmas or birthday.

    • @shortysn
      @shortysn ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I also would buy a cookbook from him.

    • @shortysn
      @shortysn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So Interested in the cooking machine they use. What is it exactly and what is everything it can do?

  • @heathercrivilare1722
    @heathercrivilare1722 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    I usually have seasonal affective disorder every winter and somehow watching the ways you embrace the cold and dark with comfort and joy is helping me shift my perspective. ❤ Thank you for sharing your good vibes!

    • @DaniChaCha
      @DaniChaCha ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same! And it makes my winter seem so easy in comparison. All around her channel is making the coming winter seem less scary 😊

    • @lilypowwow9738
      @lilypowwow9738 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      funny, i have seasonal affective disorder as well, just opposite! i love watching this because the winter where i live is so mild and i love the cold so much and heat makes me so depressed.

    • @justme-27
      @justme-27 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

  • @evilbrewer
    @evilbrewer ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Some tipp for the outages: You could get a special wallplug installed to connect the Ecoflow to your houses powergrid (in Germany they are called Wieland Plugs - used for example for small solar power generators on a balcony). In case of a power outage disconnect your main breaker, plug the ecoflow "in your house" and your toilette and lights should be good for around 5+ hours. Maybe you can get Ecoflow to Sponsor another Video and send one of the big units just for the house. You are the first honest to god real usecase I have seen in all the EcoFlow Sponsorships ...

    • @lvthud
      @lvthud ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm sitting here thinking along the same lines.

    • @bencynbennett8963
      @bencynbennett8963 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      wondering solar part and the near total darkness this time of year - and into months. I thought of a Jackery - but it needs sunlight/solar

    • @MsNattsuko
      @MsNattsuko ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bencynbennett8963 jackerys can be charged off mains electricity too 😊

    • @IzzyOnTheMove
      @IzzyOnTheMove ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bencynbennett8963 Jackerys can be charged in an outlet when you have power... they can work with solar but they don't have to

    • @xzibit8614
      @xzibit8614 ปีที่แล้ว

      They do have that one but you need the EcoFlow delta pro

  • @zeynepcelik2813
    @zeynepcelik2813 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    If there was an Oscar for what you’ve been doing, you would definetly get it! Your videos are amazing Cecilia! They really are.. Thank you for sharing your life in Svalbard. Much love from Turkey❤

  • @rivereagle5524
    @rivereagle5524 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I was shocked to see the maple syrup was from Stonewall Kitchens in Kittery, Maine USA. I thought it was a fairly local brand, didn't expect to see it thousands of miles away on a remote Norwegian island.

    • @jenniferc6165
      @jenniferc6165 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Stonewall kitchen is all over the US and the world. Go Maine!

    • @BenorCindyBennett
      @BenorCindyBennett ปีที่แล้ว

      York, Maine!!! I spent 27 summers in York.

    • @merkitten953
      @merkitten953 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I see Stonewall stuff here all the time & i'm in San Francisco :) (born Mainer tho)

    • @astidog
      @astidog ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was more shocked they did not have any jam!!!! How can a food store not have jam lol :)

    • @Slaskhask
      @Slaskhask ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@astidog They went to a small kiosk called Mix as the supermarket wasn't open yet. I'm surprised they even had syrup to be honest as such stores will mostly sell magazines, fast food, snacks, various items for your car and maybe have a tiny selection of groceries.

  • @errollleggo447
    @errollleggo447 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Used to see the Northern lights quite a bit as a child. We always had the rumour that if you whistled to them, they would dance. It was bit eerie that when you did whistle and they started dancing.

  • @kyivstuff
    @kyivstuff ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please receive my virtual hug from Kyiv ❤ Living with power outages is not comfortable.

  • @adriana1755
    @adriana1755 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Oh my gosh. I’m from Maine and this is the first video I watched of yours and when I saw Maine maple syrup I’m like crying because that’s so special. I didn’t realize people around the world got to try our syrup. That amazes me. I’m so excited to binge all your videos.

  • @JOHNSMITH-vd1ns
    @JOHNSMITH-vd1ns ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Just a tip for the EcoFlow. Great units but like mine, it has fans on the side of unit. If your moving it or packing it, put some painters tap over the fan vents until you use it. The only issue with EcoFlow is they need fans to keep the circuits cool. The problem is moisture( snow, rain ) plus electric circuits is BAD. I’ve found some painters tape will extent it’s life. Love your content, keep it coming.

    • @amyariffin
      @amyariffin ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks for the tip John. I'm thinking of buying one soon so this is useful info.

    • @JOHNSMITH-vd1ns
      @JOHNSMITH-vd1ns ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@amyariffin EcoFlow, after much research is currently the the leader in battery based generators, but with that crazy fast recharge rate comes a ton of heat. With todays tech, there is really no way to not have fans if you want those impressive numbers ( charge rate, discharge rates etc). My only two issues is the fan vents suck in snow, dust, etc with the air, so be aware. Also, it’s easy for debris or moisture to get in during storage/transport if the vents are not sealed ( painters tape works great). I would still buy it, even with everything I know now. Enjoy your unit.

    • @amyariffin
      @amyariffin ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JOHNSMITH-vd1nsgood to know ty!

    • @SirHackaL0t.
      @SirHackaL0t. ปีที่แล้ว

      Aren’t the boards conformal coated?
      And how have you discovered that the tape will extend the life? Did you have two and left the tape off one?

    • @JOHNSMITH-vd1ns
      @JOHNSMITH-vd1ns ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SirHackaL0t. Hi, interesting questions. I have seen there is quality finned heat sinks on the circuit boards between the fans. With dirt and dust, I feel we both can agree will limit heat transfer and make it less efficient over time. During real world use, I noticed the units are pretty sealed up except the air intake and exhaust fan ports. If you are simply using this only in your home, then I would not take any further protection. But if your using this for camping, construction etc. $2 painters tape can prevent debris/insects during transport or storage. I have not scientifically tested this. But common sense shows less moisture, dust and debris will allow the machine to work at optimal for longer. Whether the boards are coated or not, I not sure. I expect some coating to be present but as I am not a electrician, I cannot speak on that fact.

  • @pamcomer5728
    @pamcomer5728 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I love the sound of the crunchy snow underfoot, my favourite, Polar Nights! The Northern Lights are definitely magical💖 Chris cooking waffles in the snow was amazing, so good to see you guys embracing your surroundings as usual, I think we would all love sharing a day with you both( and Grim of course) and share the beautiful waffles xxx💖💖

    • @tlembro
      @tlembro ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That crunchy sound ……means it is reallyCOLD!

  • @melissarobinson9618
    @melissarobinson9618 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Cecilia's happy waffle dance could be a meme for pure happiness❤

  • @gwillis01
    @gwillis01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry to hear about your power cuts. Thank goodness for candles.

  • @kyrriedawson5055
    @kyrriedawson5055 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    “It’s only 0°”. My British self shivering at that thought 😂. Been following you, Kristoffer and Grim for a while now and I still find Svalbard such a magical place. Thanks for sharing with us 💜

  • @laurenwoods6058
    @laurenwoods6058 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Watching you guys live the most amazing life in Svalbard as changed my whole attitude towards winter this year (life long upper midwesterner, US)!!! I usually dread it and go into hibernation but now I want to play outside in the snow and the cold!!! Thank you!!! ❤

  • @FionaEm
    @FionaEm ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is my second year watching your channel and I never tire of learning about daily life in such a remote village 😊 I admire the way you and Christoffer adapt to whatever circumstances come your way and just get on with life! Also wonderful to see Christoffer cooking again ☺ Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

  • @christinaaa_xo
    @christinaaa_xo ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The way you live is my literal dream! So peaceful, none of the commotion and craziness of the USA. Svalbard truly seems like a dream town. I saw someone else comment with a suggestion of a "Svalbard travel pack", and I think that would be a great idea! What would one need to travel here?
    Love your videos so much! Thank you for giving me a feel for something I may never get to experience outside of TH-cam. So glad to go through my first polar night with you!

  • @elisabonetti408
    @elisabonetti408 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I think this is the first YT promo where I actually wanted the promo item! So good job Cecilia! It helps that I live in the sub arctic, and that we have are own power issues.

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yaaay!! It really is such an invaluable thing to have, especially living like we do. Where abouts are you located? 😃

    • @elisabonetti408
      @elisabonetti408 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CeciliaBlomdahl Outside of Fairbanks, Alaska!

    • @elisabonetti408
      @elisabonetti408 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And brown cheese is so delicious! I have had the reindeer kind!

  • @marieleelee
    @marieleelee ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Your Ancestors Called it Magic, but You Call it Science. I Come From a Land Where They Are One and the Same.” -Thor

  • @IntoshKara
    @IntoshKara ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need more Christoffer cooking tutorials. So relaxing 🤗

  • @cattymeowpuss
    @cattymeowpuss ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love it when Christoffer is cooking 🧑‍🍳 Love from Cambridgeshire UK

  • @ddm_807
    @ddm_807 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Totally different lifestyle from where I live. It fascinates me... the place, the weather, the people.

  • @michelleanderson824
    @michelleanderson824 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A warm fire, candles, fluffy sweet dog, good book... Heaven. Just found your channel. I am loving it.

  • @ilarious5729
    @ilarious5729 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Your pronunciation of revontulet was so adorable, perfectly understandable but adorable. Finnish is so different from other Nordic languages so Swedes usually have hard time with Finnish 😅
    Good job! 🐣

  • @jordanwhite8195
    @jordanwhite8195 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I had the same thoughts when reading It Ends With Us, I was confused why everyone loved this book. Its a lot of fluff in the beginning, but everything comes together in the end. Its such a beautiful message and the ending is really sad, but so good! Keep reading I swear it gets better :)

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ohhhhh okok, I will keep reading and look forward to it a bit more now haha

    • @Kenzie_McIntyre
      @Kenzie_McIntyre ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CeciliaBlomdahl oh I am sorry to say that sour cream on waffles did not agree with my taste buds at all !!! I have eaten in a lot of different countries and am not fussy but that combo of sour cream and maple syrup did me in !! Can u ask Christoffer to tell us if he is using plain flour or self raising flour in his recipes...I am an awful cook and need exact instructions...I adore your channel and have been sharing it to all my Australian friends...your work is amazing 👏

  • @marelievanrensburg9065
    @marelievanrensburg9065 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    In South Africa we are use to power outages on a daily basis. So refreshing to see another country also experience our daily bane.
    Never had waffles like those before. Going to try it. Awesome video as usual Cecilia, Christoffer and Grimm 🥰

    • @eben6787
      @eben6787 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Also from South Africa, makes me feel so much better to see they have these problems. Though I believe the rest of their inftastructure remains way better than ours. Best of!!

    • @marelievanrensburg9065
      @marelievanrensburg9065 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@eben6787 I concur. All in all they are still better off than our failing and unkept electricity grid

    • @lynnesteed
      @lynnesteed ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s lovely to see how cozy they make their home and using the EcoFlow

  • @HowChandraDoesFood
    @HowChandraDoesFood ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up eating gjetost with my Norwegian grandmother in the US. So fun to see it here!

  • @Natalie-xy7zy
    @Natalie-xy7zy ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yay! A second video in one week? Wow! I was so happy to come home after a 12 hour work day to watch this. Loved Christoffer's waffle part. But Grim was the star of the show as per usual. Loved seeing Grim especially at the end of the video.

  • @daraquane5722
    @daraquane5722 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've said it countless times before, but please keep doing what you're doing. I enjoy your content so much

  • @evercuriousmichelle
    @evercuriousmichelle ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I never thought of winter as the season to hike, but now I'm going to try to remind myself that this is hiking season! Thank you for helping me keep winter in perspective!

    • @CeciliaBlomdahl
      @CeciliaBlomdahl  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I like hiking in winter way more than summer 😍 So beautiful and crisp and the fresh air 🙏💙

    • @stevej2947
      @stevej2947 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CeciliaBlomdahl I can see that angle, as long as snow is not knee deep😉

  • @authorannalowe1751
    @authorannalowe1751 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love seeing more of Christoffer! I've never heard him speak so many words in a row. :) I'm guessing it's a little outside his comfort zone so well done, Christoffer!

  • @LizzyFair85
    @LizzyFair85 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    PS: loved your dancing shimmy while eating the waffle and holding your latte. You’re a true gem and a beautiful spirit. The world needs more Cecilia’s. Plus, I just had a baby last week and while I was pregnant, I’d play your videos and lay my phone on my belly. Now, Patrick goes right to sleep when I play your videos after he’s done eating. We’ve decided that his theme will be polar bears and once I have some extra moola and he gets a little bigger, I’m going to order some of your stuff with the Polar Bears. I told him we’re going to Svalbard and to look for the polar bears when he’s old enough. He can’t wait to meet you either and I would love to have him take “How to be a good boyfriend/How to cook” classes from Cristoffer 😅🎉😂haha. Love you guys.

    • @onevoice13
      @onevoice13 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the lil waffle dance! What a fun day. Thank you for sharing. Those waffles look amazing.

  • @sevraonic8656
    @sevraonic8656 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Happy to know that svalbard is self sufficient on energy and think of their residents first.

    • @WallyWaldorf22gmailc
      @WallyWaldorf22gmailc ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not self sufficient for long if really making energy generation switch to diesel since it will have to be shipped in. Certainly not less of a carbon footprint in that case either.

    • @dianeandbrad529
      @dianeandbrad529 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WallyWaldorf22gmailc yeah i dont get that
      plus those battery power generators or whatever those are - eventually will end up in the landfill... and it only supplies the town with 30 more mins of
      electircity? doesnt seem
      worth it??

    • @Why0825
      @Why0825 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dianeandbrad529 I don’t disagree… I think she may have mis-spoke. I think it was that the battery packs were to offset heavy load bearing & stabilize the power supply. Kind of like a fragile grid when everyone gets off work and has multiple house lights on, wash going, air conditioner (not applicable there) but you get the idea…..

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We all hope you’re staying safe. May God bless you always.

  • @AnnBChat
    @AnnBChat 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Sometimes you don't have to go very far to find a little adventure"...oh, just beautiful.

  • @Lea-rf5tw
    @Lea-rf5tw ปีที่แล้ว

    We have all your barnacle geese here with us at Caerlaverock wetland nature reserve, Solway Firth, Scotland and they fly over our house every day to go to the fields for food. We absolutely love them coming down from Svalbard for the winter, just to hear them flying over, the noise they make love it as they are nearly home for the winter, so much respect for them, its a long way from Svalbard. I rush out the door when i hear them coming to watch them in their droves just flying over in October and again when they go back home in April.
    Love all your videos, they are amazing, thankyou. xxx

  • @kaydawbs1835
    @kaydawbs1835 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love your positive vibes. In this world filled with toxicity I find you and your lifestyle very inspirational. I am fascinated by the arctic and so glad I found your channel. I'm learning a lot.

  • @7002Jamiemarie
    @7002Jamiemarie ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I didn’t like the book either but everyone I know loves it

  • @11kathleenanne
    @11kathleenanne ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you for the mid week surprise! Hop you are enjoying the week!❤❤

  • @tamannasharma4855
    @tamannasharma4855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The algorithm just gifted your channel to me. I am literally binging it all. Thank you for such wonderful production and genuinely good vibes

  • @NOTaTAKENusername
    @NOTaTAKENusername ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cecilia, Thank you very much for your videos! They are so calming and positive - I'm sure they are helping a ton of people through fall and winter!

  • @doncarter6925
    @doncarter6925 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Love the videos I just found your channel a week ago ... as a Canadian who spends time off grid in sub arctic conditions your lives are fascinating keep up the great work

  • @dairuna
    @dairuna ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ahhhh the cozyness of your home ... I feel like I've been wrapped in a warm blanket 💖
    Thank you for sharing 🥰

  • @oldenglishsheepdogfun5960
    @oldenglishsheepdogfun5960 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how Christopher is so calm and kind and fun. Lucky you.

  • @rmk6693
    @rmk6693 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love watching your videos especially as our winter is getting going. It feels so cozy watching everything you do to make it through polar nights. Keep making these great videos! ❄️

  • @JDH_MUSIC
    @JDH_MUSIC ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wow! Love to hear that you can mine coal locally. Anything that makes you more self-sufficient in a remote region is awesome

    • @Ozymandias1
      @Ozymandias1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The town was founded as a town for the workers at the local coal mine. Which was founded by an American named John Munro Longyear. And that is how Longyearbyen got its name.

    • @robertlawson698
      @robertlawson698 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Q: Can you burn coal in your stove? If not,it would be a good idea to have a coal-burning stove in your place.

  • @juvenalsdad4175
    @juvenalsdad4175 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Much as I am in favour of reducing, and eventually eliminating, fossil fuels, I think Svalbard's coal plant should continue, given its small output and the fact that the fuel is locally sourced. Perhaps replacing with a 4th generation nuclear SMR when they become commercially available.

  • @jacquelinestewart3157
    @jacquelinestewart3157 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Minnesota girl here. This morning I woke up and thought I needed to make waffles this snowy cold morning. I enjoy Lingonberry jam ( from Sweden) and a dab of sour cream. I ate indoors but I will have to try to picnic outdoors this winter.

  • @grimandgory
    @grimandgory ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I work for the company where that maple syrup is from!! SO COOL to see it made it all the way out there ☺️ love your content!

  • @lasooniami8162
    @lasooniami8162 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Christoher's love language is cooking for you

  • @margogreen8619
    @margogreen8619 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love all of your videos, they are my favourite. You guys live in such a beautiful place even the dark polar nights are magical!

  • @joannhernandez9884
    @joannhernandez9884 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sooooo cool, making waffles out in the snow! ❤❤❤

  • @63Lsp
    @63Lsp ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The waffles were epic! Loved all the coziness as usual💜

  • @klaudiasoliwoda7503
    @klaudiasoliwoda7503 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I recently found your channel and I love it! It's so cozy❤️‍🔥 Greetings from Poland😃

  • @tanyadaniels7910
    @tanyadaniels7910 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Here in South Africa we have "loadshedding" every day. It is because we only have one electricity supplier and that means we have different"stages" stage one is only the hot water geysers and from stage 2 and up it is all power of for 2 hours every 6 hours stage 6 is two hours on and 2 hours off. Lots of love from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @amstergal
    @amstergal ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Loved your waffle picnic, Christoffer is such a good guy, rock solid and so cozy that he enjoys cooking delicious food and is such a natural with it! Had no idea you experience power outages, that Ecoflow is a game changer and thank goodness you have a wood stove! Hopefully get the power plant issues fixed soon!!

  • @AngelLuluBlu
    @AngelLuluBlu ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yay! More adventures with Cecilia, Christoffer and Grim! Your light shines bright in the polar night Cecila bringing warmth, joy and gratitude to this world. So happy to have found y’all! Hugs and love from Idaho, USA! 😍❤️

  • @Evasapprentice
    @Evasapprentice ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing videography, I totally relax when I watch your videos, makes me feel all warm and cozy. Thank you to all 3 of you, Grim is adorable xxx

  • @clareprichard9215
    @clareprichard9215 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love you both. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. Very precious. So interesting and encouraging. Particularly appreciate your love and enthusiasm for life with all its gifts and even the limitations. Sending you both warmest greetings from the tropics.

  • @runlife195
    @runlife195 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like fun 😊 I love how you both enjoy being together just being together enjoying the polar nights❤❤❤❤

  • @spiritofanu3112
    @spiritofanu3112 ปีที่แล้ว

    The beauty of your surroundings is breathtaking - day and night - warm and cold. I can understand why you are captivated living there.

  • @kansasfox
    @kansasfox ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just love you two. Your so perfect together ❤️
    So much fun to see your adventures!!

  • @markuserikssen
    @markuserikssen ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So nice to see another video this week, Cecilia! This EcoFlow is a lifesaver in these situations. Luckily, we don't often have power outages here, but I can imagine it's useful for traveling (by car) to remote places as well. 😃

  • @zamev
    @zamev ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your kitchen, your cabin in general! The fact that you can watch view you have from it is to die for!

  • @SCDC-Channel
    @SCDC-Channel ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos!

  • @paulatharp5457
    @paulatharp5457 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have been following your videos for about a year and love learning about the other side of the world. I am in Indiana, USA. Your newly refurbished cabin looks soooo cozy .... even during power outages! Hugs to you & Christoffer & Grim!

  • @FahadKhan-fl4kv
    @FahadKhan-fl4kv ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cecilia you are an honest soul ,love your simplicity and accent 👍👍👍

  • @debbiefondow7871
    @debbiefondow7871 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a wonderful video. Those waffles looked amazing and just love seeing Christoffer and sweet Grim enjoying the peace and quiet. ❤️❤️

  • @jenniferleno3592
    @jenniferleno3592 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos so much. They really help me sink into our darker days during the winter. Truly so calming to watch!

  • @shellyvlad1768
    @shellyvlad1768 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It s always fun to see Chris in his element. Gordon Ramsay eat your heart out.

  • @monisclair
    @monisclair ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love your cozy life during polar night but I wouldn't last long before I was craving daylight and sunshine. Do you plan on going to see your parents part way through? Love it when Christoffer makes something. Those waffles, simple to make, looked delish. Of course can't leave gorgeous Grim out. Such a happy dog when you are out with him. 🥰

  • @han26335
    @han26335 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been studying for hours and needed a break this was prefect timing

  • @charlimarieTV
    @charlimarieTV ปีที่แล้ว

    I felt the same way about that book!

  • @Tara-nc1cv
    @Tara-nc1cv ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve just found your channel 😊 My boyfriend introduced it to me, and I am loving it❤ We live in Scotland and I don’t like shorter days during the winter but watching you two makes me feel like that winter isn’t too bad! Looking forward to watching more. ⭐️

  • @lorrainepannetier
    @lorrainepannetier ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What a beautiful way to spend a morning, just perfect! Christoffer always comes alive when he's cooking - would he love his own TH-cam cooking channel?! 🥞✨

    • @geeb4994
      @geeb4994 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      What a great idea, I kind of get the impression that Christofer has hidden talents (cooking being one of them).

    • @imirii
      @imirii ปีที่แล้ว

      Isn't 2pm afternoon already? Mid afternoon? So confused by the times referred to..

    • @isayahsnow2767
      @isayahsnow2767 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@geeb4994 Not so hidden! Cecilia has mentioned him being trained as a chef multiple times in past videos.

  • @TheMoochiecat
    @TheMoochiecat ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely stunning!! It makes me happy to see how much you appreciate the beauty of your home. Just lovely.

  • @nicolagreen3726
    @nicolagreen3726 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh, love this. I loooove how confident Christoffer is becoming on camera. Love watching you all and sharing your lives 💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @mikepetipas5502
    @mikepetipas5502 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live in New Hampshire and make our own maple syrup from our trees. We use it in everything.

  • @sherryc2443
    @sherryc2443 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cecilia I love your channel and really love learning about where you live. I'm so impressed with what you're doing on TH-cam. Thank you for the great videos and I hope you get that power back on!

  • @seanconroy3567
    @seanconroy3567 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife and I just recently discovered your channel and we absolutely love it! We love the beautiful scenery and you do such a great job with the filming. Your dog is absolutely adorable!! Thank you for sharing your days/ nights with us. We really look forward to your new videos!

  • @danikenjic4886
    @danikenjic4886 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is so nice to see how happy you are ❤️

  • @chuiga2935
    @chuiga2935 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Cecilia: Every culture has their own mythology for aurora
    Me as Finn thinking: Yeah, we have revontulet
    Cecilia: Finns have revontulet
    Me: :O !!
    It was surprising to see that mentioned, thanks xD

  • @kristiN1214
    @kristiN1214 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I must try my waffle batter the way Christoffer does his!! They looked delicious! That looked like a fun adventure…

  • @TheEmpressgoth
    @TheEmpressgoth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching you and your husband together him cooking and enjoying the food thanks for sharing 👍

  • @embartrum8036
    @embartrum8036 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys make the most of each day. Grimm melts my heart

  • @elizabethpaints
    @elizabethpaints ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Christopher has changed waffles forever! Wow that looks so incredibly good! I wonder how many people get hungry watching you and Christopher eating in your videos? Enjoyed this so much, you make the Polar Night magical, I wonder how many people actually go there after seeing your videos? Keep up the great work! And thank you to Christopher demonstrating Svalbard cuisine!

    • @isayahsnow2767
      @isayahsnow2767 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cb.1212 Check any local cheese specific places (this is where I get mine, but I'm in Canada so it may differ!), the more high end grocery stores may carry them, or Amazon might offer it! It's usually not the cheapest thing out there, though!

    • @maryanngibbs6963
      @maryanngibbs6963 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've seen them make waffles like this before at home in another video and so I had to buy the cheese and lingonberry jam to see what the hype was and OMG so darn good!

    • @maryanngibbs6963
      @maryanngibbs6963 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cb.1212 amazon but im also in SE and they have it at Whole foods near where I live

    • @karencarter3312
      @karencarter3312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@maryanngibbs6963 I thought of Whole Foods also.

  • @luckyphil45
    @luckyphil45 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wind power must be a good option for electricity generation on svalbard, there must be a reason but I'm intrigued to know why it's not been implemented. Also those waffles looked great!

  • @1GoddessGeek
    @1GoddessGeek ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grim could sell water to a fish. He is so cute!

  • @Croaghaun71
    @Croaghaun71 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the coziest, most magical videos ever. I think I'm in LOVE with Polar Night!!!!! 💚

  • @scottsaunders5087
    @scottsaunders5087 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mid week posts yes please! Your number of subscribers have gone crazy 👍

  • @heatherydew3361
    @heatherydew3361 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How does that power bank cope in the very cold? I know the cold can deplete batteries faster, can't it?
    As always, I'm captivated by the views there and long to see it for myself. Thanks for sharing it with us!!! Love to you, Christoffer and of course, the handsome Grim❤️🐶❤️

  • @annieb3883
    @annieb3883 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely adore your videos. It’s like having a lovely chat with a friend with a cup of coffee! You have such a cozy channel and I love it so much.

  • @godscountryhomestead1177
    @godscountryhomestead1177 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful…. The color of the sky is surreal. Thank you for sharing your adventure.