a day in my life at my parents house in Portugal (am I becoming a summer girl?!)

[@mountainbound1315]

Mom and Dad have a stunning crib. Absolutely beautiful and a wonderful place to go "home". You are a very lucky girl. ❤

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

I think so too!

[@thiagogregory1]

Stop using "crib" instead of "house", "home" or whatever. Crib is such an uneducated way of saying house.

[@mountainbound1315]

@@thiagogregory1 I don't care if you dislike my choice of diction. I have a Masters Degree in Applied Linguistics and will use any euphemism I choose. I also live in a large city (10M) and "crib" is a perfectly acceptable form used to describe a home here. What are your education credentials? 12th grade?

[@thiagogregory1]

​@@mountainbound1315 Sure, keep speaking African American Vernacular English lmao

[@mountainbound1315]

@@thiagogregory1 I knew I detected a racist in your attempt at an insult. However, you didn't state YOUR education credentials so that tells me all I need to know. 12th grade, maybe, if that.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so much for being here and watching my videos! 💛 If you miss snowy Svalbard, don't worry - we will be back home on the island on Sunday! 🌨✨ Love y'all!

[@temotu518]

Watching from NZ on a miserable winters day, but nothing compared to Svalbard standards😀

[@mil5411]

Hello from Colombia 🇨🇴. Enjoy that paradise

[@11kathleenanne]

I pause what I’m doing to watch your videos! They’re a welcoming peace to my day!❤❤

[@robine6337]

Would Christopher ever leave Svalbard? As in move away

[@LoveAuntAshley]

So glad that you're having fun with your fam in such a beautiful place! Safe travels on your way back to Svalbard (hopefully I spelled that right 🤣) And I am super giddy that you used the term y'all! I'm from the southern part of the US and didn't know that term was used in other countries.

[@matilderodrigues4401]

As a Portuguese thank you for capturing Portugal like you did! ❤

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

I'm so happy you liked it! 😃🙏🫶

[@thiagogregory1]

Brazil is better

[@02Nawal]

It was very heartwarming to see you interacting with your niece. In my culture, your aunts are like your second mom's. I'm super close to my siblings kids. ❤

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

She was sooo amazing and I'm so happy I got lots of time to bond with her! 🧡

[@sheashea1994]

I read something the other day that read “the most rare thing to do in life is to live, most people merely exist” and Cecilia YOU are truly living ❤ keep living. I aspire to live as you do and not just exist. Thank you for being my inspiration. Time for a lifestyle change!

[@alinairaelvira]

Thanks for still taking the time and effort to film despite being in Portugal spending time with your family 💖 ha en underbar dag!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you! 🙌✨️

[@EXCELSIOR7]

You know right she earns money through this...good amounts of it

[@olkaolka9092]

That's her job. A lot of ppl work during their own hols.

[@alinairaelvira]

@@olkaolka9092 I am aware that it is her job. Just because a lot of people work during their own vacations doesn't mean that it should be considered a norm. Everybody deserves to take a time off their jobs and spend time doing other stuff (if they want to/need to). It is good for the soul.🙏

[@yuriharck3087]

Thank you so much, Cecilia, for showing us some of the most beautiful places on Planet Earth! ♥️♥️🌸🌸☀️☀️

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you for the kind words 🧡

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

It's all the reason to take care of what we have

[@user-yy7sw5vg6r]

Thank you for sharing your day in Portugal with your family. What a beautiful family you have and very talented sister too! In awe how she so good in puzzle that takes me a whole day to finish😂 I so adore your parents house and beautiful Portugal that I'm thinking of adding to my bucket list to visit.

[@seinfeldcostanza9433]

​@@CeciliaBlomdahl Praia da Luz, was there a month ago! Beautiful! ❤

[@Surreal452]

It must be so much easier to get through the dark winters and arctic climate when you know you always have *that* to escape to!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Absolutely! 🙏🏻 But weirdly enough, it is the midnight sun I need to escape from! haha the dark winters I LOVE 😂

[@myriammomo3644]

Indeed !

[@raquelsg13]

I’m Spanish and I adore Portugal, your parents house is a dream ❤

[@abeliever7029]

If my parents lived there, in such a beautiful villa, i wouldn't leave.😂 I have visited Portugal, a couple of times, and loved it. The people are so friendly. 😊

[@verarosete9584]

I have been watching your videos for a while now because of the beautiful snowy landscapes and your candid storytelling, but when I saw this video from my own country my heart melted. Obrigada! ❤🇵🇹

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

🧡🧡🧡

[@abc-ve2jd]

After binge watching ALL your videos since the start of 2023, i finally caught up to the most recent one!! Not sure if you've heard it already but you know how you watch REALLY good and interesting videos whenever you're eating your meals? That's what your channel is to me and honestly, i fell so much in love in svalbard that i hope one day i can visit that magical place you call home.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

haha omggg thank youuuu! 😍🧡

[@bobsmith9262]

Hi Cecilla! Cindy from Colorado here,just wanting to let you know that I adore everything about you!!! You have the best personality and I bet all of us here would say you'd be a great best friend to have in real life, but having you here with us is almost as good. Love you sweetheart!!

[@elizabethpendleton3421]

You are so blessed to have the best of both worlds, warm and cold, sunny and dark, family at both places, exercise in both places, great food in both places, the same sky but different beauty! Thank you for sharing the amazing beauty of both!!!

[@SonShine77]

I love the longer days of summer. Right now it doesn’t get dark till almost 10pm. I thrive in the summer. The winter months zaps my energy.

[@carolhaggard700]

Hello from USA....Im glad to see you getting some much needed sunshine. I worry when you dont get sun..We as human being we need some sunshine. i think polar days and nights can mess up the rhythm of your bodies. plus warmer weather gives you so much to do and enjoy, you can walk through the forest and have complete joy , peace. the birds are chirping the wind in the trees and then you are surrounded by complete silence. its just a beatuiful thing.....Love your videos

[@sibylledecarlo7108]

How Special to have your parents to visit & enjoy family & the warm sun-❤ I like my pool water cool; motivates me to move.

[@lorynashleigh6798]

Portugal is beautiful and your parents’ home is absolutely stunning. I can see why you enjoy going back so often - I can feel such a zen energy from there through my phone.

[@eagledon]

From Svalbard to a beautiful pool and country like Portugal, What a change Cecile 😄

[@deborahw3680]

I'm from CA and that beach and area in Portugal looks Amazing. I think if my parents lived in a place like that I would visit more often! It's wonderful you can visit your sister and have quality time with your niece. Family is so important and we should all visit our families as much as possible. In this crazy world we live in we never know what tomorrow may bring.Enjoy your vacation and best wishes on your run.

[@janiceh4521]

Beautiful ocean views and sky. Love the 8am latte for VR reunion… trash tv and bonding! Sisters love!

[@bethb7965]

So wonderful to see you visiting your family ❗ Looks beautiful and your parents home is gorgeous! What difference seeing you in a tropical background.

[@AngelLuluBlu]

Cecilia, Your genuine enthusiasm and gratitude for everything around you is contagious! I love your attitude and mindset. You are such a blessing! 💙🫶🏼

[@rosemountfarms2897]

A beautiful thing to spend time at the beach with family A fabulous childhood memory for me

[@TravelsWithKy]

This looks like it was such an amazing trip 😄 happy to hear how much you enjoyed it!

[@AD-nu4ef]

I'm from the States and went to Porto and Lisbon on my first trip to Europe. You will absolutely love Porto! loved the Portuguese sardines (brought tons home for family and friends), and had the river cruise and wine tasting in Porto. One of my best trips ever.

[@fatinats]

Love your family house in Portugal. It looks so majestically warm and I’m loving your videos from there. I’m glad you get to enjoy it from time to time.

[@OperaJH]

You always bring us so much BEAUTY! Wherever you are. Your warmth and sincerity shine through snowy landscapes and brilliant sunshine! Just a joy to watch!

[@levistoys]

I really loved this video and seeing another part of you and you with your family. It is so nice to meet them. Hope you do more like this. Portugal is stunning and suits you too

[@sylviabradley7355]

I love seeing the contrast between your northern home and sunny Portugal..

[@dhiggz]

Cecilia, it was nice meeting you and Grimm today on our hike! What a great place Svalbard is, we luckily got a ride back from a guide instead of walking the additional 10km+ back to Longyearbyen. Thanks for taking the time to chat with us!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

It was so so nice to meet you!! 😃 I'm happy to hear you got a ride home, it's quite the walk 🙌 I hope you have an amazing rest of the trip 😊

[@desratlinda8639]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl Wait, are you back home already??

[@dhiggz]

Went on a hike Sarkofagen, snow was very rotten and hard hike. We are checking out Mine 3 tomorrow and maybe the brewery tour. What else should we do?? Is there a way to walk to the other side of the fjord?

[@angelamicovic4563]

It is so interesting how you noticed the opposite effect of the sunlight because the dark nights allow you to re-energize! So fascinating how the body adapts and shifts to its environment. Portugal is gorgeous, I can't wait to visit some day!

[@RIRN56]

Your life is BLESSED Cecilia! ❤

[@shuermarvin577]

Love the birds in the background

[@rayrayrayrayray79]

I love how you help your parents stock up their gym it's so caring! I would love to watch more content on your 1/2 marathon run. I look forward to watching your videos each week.

[@shopgirl1231]

Thanks again for taking us along with us to your parents home! I love too love Portugal, my father was born in S. Miguel Azores and I’m fortunate to have a family home there. Like the Algarve tourists and expats are really changing the affordability for the locals. It’s a double edged sword really, tourism creates jobs which they lacked before but the influx of people pushes the cost of living SO much higher.

[@Jaimie-h2f]

My parents retired to Mexico for 11 years (we are from the US, just north of Chicago), and it was always so lovely to visit them every year. While on the one hand I was happy they moved back in the end, I also very much miss visiting where they lived, as it was real Mexico.

[@Rye_Toast]

As an adoptee I've never seen anyone who looks like me, so when I see families with a strong resemblance to each other I have such a weird fascination. Especially families that seem to actually like each other! You are so lucky! Great video, thanks for sharing. :)

[@etet4536]

Oh my! What an absolutely gorgeous place your parents have! I don't think I would ever leave!

[@sanlewis6068]

Such a beautiful change of scenery for you Cecilia!!! I can only imagine how happy & excited your family is that you are there to spend quality time together!!! It is so wonderful seeing you all having so much fun and taking in some warm sunshine!!! I will send some Carolina Sunshine to Svalbard!!! Have a safe trip home and smooch Grim for me!!! Love you girl!!!

[@bradmattocks7112]

Best aunt ever! Thanks for sharing! Fun to see a different side of your life.

[@hannahnorman-ostrem1702]

I love your channel for the outdoor content! What a life you lead. Very privileged. Your parents have done something right.

[@LatchKeyKid_78]

It helps being white

[@michaelsadams524]

CeciIia, I agree with you! The sky is very beautiful! I am glad you are feeling well and having a great time on your vacation! And I must say that I really enjoyed hearing you sing that little ditty at the end! You really have a very good singing voice!

[@michelle14749]

Your little niece is so pretty❤ It's nice to have a change of weather, you get the best of both worlds. Your mom's house is stunning and those views are unparalleled.

[@amstergal]

Your parents home and setting is beautiful and soothing. I would imagine being back in Svalbard must be quite the shocker after the lovely temps and weather in Portugal. But wonderful to be back home too to Christoffer and Grim...

[@JBHogan]

Loved the shots of the Portuguese countryside. Thank you for all the great videos.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@aislingbooks]

I don't miss snowy Svalbard but am addicted to your adventures with Cristofer and Grim. The Algarve coast is stunning, and I would move there in a heartbeat if I could afford it. Your parents are so fortunate and their home is lovely, and so are you being able to visit such a paradise whenever you want.

[@vickiecantlin5634]

The birds sound extremely happy there...❤️

[@grantwtk]

Thank you Cecilia. Portugal looks nice. Blacking out the bedroom window really helps in summer!

[@shirl3942]

This is as close as I'm going to Portugal. Thank you for sharing your vacation with us.

[@twinklestarlight8326]

Great video! Portugal looks so beautiful! I didnt know speed puzzling was a thing, its i impressive. Also, I love Vanderpump Rules, and all that mindless T.V. too 🙂

[@danielleshay1972]

What a beautiful place to visit! I'm not a sun worshipper, but once in a while, heat is nice. Your parent's house is amazing! You get the best of both worlds. You must miss Grim and Chris terribly, as I'm sure they miss you. Hope you tape your arrival. I can't wait to see Grim so excited to see you. Love as always.

[@lormor460]

It is beautiful there! ❤. It is amazing how Portugal and Svalbard are so different but are so beautiful in their on unique ways. Thank you, Cecilia for putting this video together while visiting with your family! ❤

[@WhiteTiger333]

OMG - you and your sister look so much alike, especially in profile. (Well, it stands to reason, of course). That's so cool that your parents got their home before the prices soared. What a gorgeous area! After your description of Portugal, I'm sitting here fantasizing winning the lottery, buying a house in that area, and just exploring Portugal (after teaching myself the language). Wait - why was there a chunk missing from that puzzle? Haha - I love working puzzles! I didn't know there were speed competitions. Ahaha - the swallows are gobbling up the evening insects. 😊 This time of year, they might also have nestlings to feed. Lots of shopping to do!

[@emb4415]

I loved watching this video of you in a different location what a gorgeous retreat from the endless winter on Svalbard. It always fascinates me how people enjoy different parts of the World 💞 Portugal looks especially gorgeous!

[@happygilmor1]

Very nice to see that you get the "normal" day and night for a while ... you have a very peaceful surroundings..so rich and posh.. thanks for showing beautiful portugal.... for most of us it will remain a dream to go around the world and to know about Svalbard -such a unique place is a pleasure..thanks a lot.

[@sherryjohnson3804]

Such a beautiful home and scenery:-) thank you for taking us alone, and hope it was just what you needed

[@sallysampson628]

Your parents have a beautiful home and that pool 😍. It’s weird seeing you without winter clothing, if you know what I mean!! 😅😅. You described how tiring it can be on Svalbard and I wondered if you ever think you would live elsewhere? But as you say you can always visit your home in Portugal! A lovely video! Good luck with the 1/2 marathon!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🥰🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

[@rayselby3487]

Sue here: okay, paradise!!!!! 🌴 So so clean and breathtaking - gore - jiss (in your accent lol). Love all your videos and perspective. I'm sure Grim and Kristopher miss you 🥶.

[@leegendreau3848]

Your parents home is beautiful and they have amazing views!

[@teresamoscatiello]

I don’t watch your channel because of Savlbard, I watch for you whether you live in Svalbard, Portugal or move here to NYC. You look like you had an amazing time, being in more comfortable weather surrounded by your family and seeing more people. OMG you watch Vanderpump Rules too, I can’t wait for Part 3!

[@Emzlover]

Ahh something to watch before it is time to sleep 🥺

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

🙌🏻🧡

[@Emzlover]

These Portugal vlogs make me miss it even more now 🥲 having my partner living there and myself in Finland as of right now 😅 hopefully i get to go back soon 😊 thanks for another amazing video Cecilia! Kärlek från Finland ❤

[@amyeastin5263]

Thanks for sharing your trip and family. Your sister and you look so much alike and your niece is just precious. I’m glad you have had a nice trip home.

[@vallovesnature8449]

It’s a beautiful place. I worked with 3 Portuguese women decades ago & they were so sweet. Always trying to feed me😂. Swallows are insane! They zip around me at the park & somehow don’t crash into me. Stay awesome dear one!❤️

[@erinstewart5593]

I’m glad you enjoying yourself! Missed you! ❤

[@tamarashepherd1123]

Cecilia, your parents' house is Gorgeous!!!!! looks sooooo relaxing and peaceful! Too bad Christopher could not make it! Maybe next time. Thx for sharing, loved the change of scenery : }

[@carenjobe1228]

Another great video, what a refreshing wave in your life,lovely family ..so beautiful ❤️

[@Amy-nb8vq]

These Portugal videos are my favorite 😊

[@jambrzs]

i love how you mentioned prices and put it in context! it was like only 10 seconds of the vid, yet way of keeping it real and honest❤

[@LuvJones44]

First Omg such a Beautiful Home and wow I was not expecting Portugal to be so beautiful!!! Wow thanks for sharing watching in Philly and also btw you have the best Nail Colors!!! I learn something new each time with each video~ So Cool~

[@DianaS586]

Loved this video. Portugal looks beautiful! Nice to have a change of scenery every now and then.

[@amycole8974]

Thanks for taking us along with you on such a wonderful vacation.

[@selinaleewright5730]

Cecilia you find the good in everything and your enthusiasm is infectious! I love love love your channel. My parents now watch your channel. My mom and I will be in Stockholm end of June (my daughter will be studying there this Summer) I wish we could visit you ❤

[@adventureswithjosie]

I love watching your visits to Portugal! What a beautiful place! Your family is so fun!

[@marshahowes8756]

From ice baths in Svalbard to heated.pool in Portugal. Glad you enjoyed visiting your family ❤

[@jacquelinebruce8210]

I love Portugal its one of my favourite places to visit. Your mum and dad has amazing home enjoy the rest of your holiday x

[@john110960]

Thanks for posting this, looks incredible there, but like you, I too prefer the snow over hot anytime. Have a safe trip home Cecilia. I'm sure the boys (Christopher and Grim) are eager to see you!

[@nancyayala2217]

Thank you for taking us along on your vacation

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

I've definitely added Portugal to my "have to go to" list now! ❤

[@katcuzzi]

Praia da Cordoama is my favorite beach to surf at. 🥰 And don’t forget Madeira - it’s amazing too!

[@charliesimmons2312]

What a BEAUTIFUL home right on the coast. That would be a dream come true 💕. Enjoy!

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

I'll bet your loving that warm weather enjoy !

[@debby891]

What an amazing vacation and time with family…priceless ❤

[@donnettewebster2504]

What a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing it with us. You and your sister and mother look so much alike. And your niece is beautiful. I watched vanderpump rules reunion 😊

[@kateg7298]

Cecilia, thank you for all of the beautiful shots of the Algarve coastline. And your niece of course!! Wherever I am in the world, I could live in a shack if there is a beautiful coast or mountains and a gorgeous sunset.

[@darettablack3794]

Absolutely gorgeous video ♥️! Thank for sharing your beautiful moments. Be blessed sweet lady and your family too….🍃💗🍃

[@janemaber5420]

Thanks for sharing. It's still different for me and it's great to experience other climates. You may remember, in Sydney we have no twilight so even when we have daylight saving there is no sunlight past 8 pm.

[@dashjeffreys6998]

We love watching what you do and where you go. Stay in the wonderful snow filled world. Grim wouldn't like all that sunshine.😉

[@mmobrito]

That's a gorgeous place! Congrats on the wonderful video! Watching it from Brazil!

[@LindaKayHolevas]

It’s so strange to watch one of your videos & not see Grim. He’s always so close to you so it’s weird to not see him😊. Thank you for sharing your family’s paradise with us. You’re incredibly blessed to always be surrounded by such beautiful nature. ❤

[@NancyNoo7007]

A great video ! Thank you so much .. I felt I was there in Portugal enjoying the wonderful scenery with you and your lovely family !!

[@janiceberebitsky6211]

Beautiful home your parents have. Your videos are always so calming for me.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so much! 🫶

[@sallyphillips9175]

I would absolutely live there in a HEARTBEAT! The palm trees there are spectacular. I love me some palm trees!!

[@11kathleenanne]

Looks like paradise!

[@evavargova42]

I was just thinking I haven't seen any new videos from you but then I realized that you were on vacation in Portugal I was still hoping though secretly that you would post something because I so enjoy watching you on your adventures. You mentioned missing Grimm and I cannot believe I'm going to say this I miss him as well even though he's not even my own dog and I've never met him. LOL I myself have three dogs and a cat at home but we all just got so used to watching you guys frolic in the Arctic. Enjoy the sun I'm glad that you're feeling better and enjoy your half marathon don't worry about not running a single km😊 when I was in my thirties I've done races like when I was unprepared do to life circumstances . Remember you can always stop and walk and take a brake most importantly have fun and enjoy the challenge, ....I know you will. Stay safe, stay healthy and hope to see you soon. 😊

[@lisawhite2512]

You look so much like your sister. If you hadn’t told us I’d think you were twins! What a nice and relaxing time 😎Thanks for sharing this video.

[@pegspun]

Thank you so much for your post from your parents beautiful home in Portugal! What an absolutely gorgeous area that they live and it’s so wonderful that you got to spend some time with your parents and your sister and your niece! Thank you again for sharing this🤍 🌴 ☀️ 🌊 Also, looking forward to hearing how you did in the half marathon and your videos on it as well🤍

[@ddtex4954]

Cecilia, tell your sister she's really cute! You look so alike. I hope you had a great time with your family away from the constant sun.

[@taramcbrearty2918]

So nice that you got the chance to spend quality time with your little niece she is cute

[@debbiephillips1123]

You have the best of the worlds that you love! So blessed! Absolutely beautiful countries. Love your videos!