a POLAR BEAR is super close to OUR TOWN | How Longyearbyen handles Polar Bears on Svalbard

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

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[@amyeastin5263]

I signed up but I can’t find your content you provided in curiosity stream. What am I doing wrong? I searched for your name etc and never found anything.

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Never mind I figured it out 😜

[@KalleFlodin]

@@amyeastin5263 It's on Nebula, not Curiosity Stream 😊

[@amyeastin5263]

@@KalleFlodin thank you. I finally figured that out lol

[@richardcowley4087]

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[@marysalmon2367]

the feeling of not being at the top of the food chain can be so strange. I just spent 2 weeks in yellowstone with yellowstone employees who put the fear of bears in me and I never went without bear spray.... they often spoke with concern (ok, made some fun of) all the tourists who hiked in bear rich environments without spray. they called cyclists "meals on wheels".

[@1ACL]

Yes! I came face-to-face with a mountain lion in Colorado, and it's a very humbling experience!

[@amstergal]

@@1ACL My son moved to NM and I am terrified he will encounter a mountain lion while out hiking or biking in the mountains... Bears too but somehow mountain lions seem even scarier. What the heck did you do?!

[@1ACL]

@@amstergal The Lion looked at me, and I looked at "her" ,and then she moved on. I didnt move. I think she thought, "You are not prey or predator - you mean nothing to me". Seriously, there are alot more easy things for a lion to eat, like bunnies and such, Honestly, The animals are more afraid of us than we are of them. Especially Mountain Lions -- they are very rarely seen because they run away first. And bears are only a problem if the get habituated to eating humans garbage and food...OR if one comes across a mother with cubs, that could be dangerous. But usually most bears will run away. Please try not to worry. Your son can learn how to live with the wild animals by contacting the Wildlife Manegement people, Fish And Game, or whatever they call it in NM. DOnt worry!

[@amstergal]

@@1ACL Thank you so much for your reply! I feel much better after reading your response and thank god in your situation the lion moved on! Amazing you did not move, good for you!!!

[@cherylb6755]

Cecilia~ I love how the people of Svalbard respect nature in all her forms. Not to disturb polar bears, reindeer, fox, birds, flowers and grasses, the perma-frost, etc. While I think it is self-selection, in these crazy times I find myself calmed and made hopeful by this belief. It is your sharing with Christoffer that affords me this peace… and I thank you for that.🌅

[@VHM2018]

@tuuli north What’s the difference between eating a cow and a reindeer?

[@angelfaye101]

@tuuli north lol. I doubt you were a subscriber of the channel anyway. Your presence will no be missed 😂

[@randehansen3999]

We have spent the last 3 New Years holidays in Longyearbyen. Fantastic fireworks display at midnight, together with some northern lights two years ago. But our first year was even more special. After returning from watching the fireworks on the hill outside of the church, we were advised of a polar bear very near the village, perhaps the same one who had roamed the main street some days earlier. The bear was not frightened by the commotion, perhaps was more intrigued. Unfortunately the bear didn’t survive the tranquilizer used to aid in relocation, and this tragedy was the source of a long debate. It is very good to see how interested the residents are in preserving the wildlife on these amazing islands.

[@jejose3845]

Wow that’s amazing to hear you were there for the holidays. Please let us know the best place to stay when visiting

[@not-a-raccoon]

My wife and I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and we've been absolutely loving it. She's a Norwegian citizen, and is incidentally moving home in October. I applied for my permanent residence visa a few days ago so I'll be following after her once that gets approved. We're planning on visiting Svalbard at some point in the relatively near future, it's soooo beautiful! We'll be living in Narvik, above the Arctic circle so we'll get to experience some of the polar night/day as well 😁😁😁

[@midwestjunkie]

I love the fact that you have reindeer roaming the streets. They are so beautiful! There are plenty of places here in the states that have different kinds of bears. Even my home state we have plenty of black bears. 😊

[@emjay934]

Dear Cecilia.I just want to say that every single new video of you warms my heart and brings a smile on my face. This is a rotten time for many and we all could use some very positive videos spread around. Yours are one of them for sure. Thank you so much for doing that. Greetings from Emjay, out of Scotland. Ohw and I would love to hear you to tell more about famous people who visited your beautiful Svalbard, the stories and the history, and the ghostly vibes like when you were in the abandoned villages but also the things that made you change, and which inspired you the most. Maybe also about the inside of the university there and the good causes and collaborations. xoxoxo

[@danmacneil1895]

As a kid i got to see a stuffed animal exhibit which included a polar bear! It was in a standing on rears position(about 10 ft tall!) The attendant noticed me gazing and stated there were even bigger than that out there! To have living animals like that around would give me sleepless nights! All the best and be safe!

[@paulief3817]

I remember seeing such a polar bear display in Anchorage Airport as a child. I remember having a photo taken in front of it. Huge

[@mariannejennisch9293]

That’s scary but you always have your safety gear with you. Especially on your walks with grim. It’s good you have people send out alerts.

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Great video, Cecilia! I adore how Svalbard prefers to peacefully coexist with Nature, and the simple small-town lifestyle, which is smaller than my own forest village in the rural Deep South. Definitely on my bucket list, esp to see the ghost towns, glaciers, reindeer and walruses. Bright blessings.

[@hhin]

Kara and Nate had a video on their channel about 2 weeks ago. They were on a North Pole cruise, they stopped on Svalbard for a few days, and they filmed a polar bear on the shore, from their ship.

[@kylabella05]

I love Kara and Nate!! I can’t wait for their upcoming series😊

[@Absolutely_Cece]

The cabin ambience is so heart-warming Cecilia! I was just about to tell you to create an ambiance video and then you said you did, I'm so excited to watch it!🕯💖🍷🐻‍❄

[@markuserikssen]

Such an interesting video again, Cecilia! Fascinating to know more about polar bears around there. I remember a Dutch guy died at a camping near the airport of Longyearbyen not too long ago. That's truly awful! I can imagine people need to be very careful over there. I will watch your Nebula video today as well!

[@owenbensmith3118]

A polar bear heavily featured in last night's nightmare, tried coming through my window (I live in England?) so I subconsciously called this video! Incredible as always Cecilia

[@Carolina-uq2lx]

I live in Brazil and still get nightmares featuring polar bears 💀

[@tipsymusica]

You know its a cozy sunday when Cecilia uploads a video :)

[@dawndecesare2177]

I stumbled on your channel by accident and am hooked. I love how you all are so respectful of the wildlife. What a wonderful life you have. I wish America was more like where you live. TFS!

[@Erth]

Wow ! I appreciate your introduction and the map with arrows. Again your videos and stories keep getting better. keep up ⬆️ the good work.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you very much! 😍🙏🏻

[@Fitzy222]

Fenris looks like a member of the royal Family in the vehicle! (At 10:24)He is sooooo adorable!!!💕💕💕💕

[@jkneumann]

hello Cecilia! As always, thanks for giving us a slice of life that we would never know of otherwise. you and Christopher do a great job! So great that this past April our family of 4 went to Norway (I know not quite your neck of the woods but as close as our budget would allow this time) and fell in love with the Nordic beauty of it all. Plus, the people were really kind to these Texans. God bless you both and i cant wait for your Christmas-time vlogs that were some of my favorite last year. We even made our own Glogg to try it out!

[@Stacey16......]

Me and my boyfriend have recently stumbled upon your videos and have been binge watching this weekend. You live in a beautiful part of the world and we've really enjoyed seeing how you live in such a remote village. We've subscribed and are looking forward to many more adventures

[@yamil.343]

“That’s exciting” should be your motto 😊

[@papabear562]

Cecilia: Once again, another great video. Your presentations are always top notch, and quality is outstanding, and I love how you explain events and how they are relevant. I'm putting a visit to Svalbard on my bucket list.

[@4evelyn734]

Hi Cecilia! New subscriber here! I've been binge watching your videos and just love hearing about everything up in Svalbard. Really enjoy your content! Stay safe and give Grim a hug for us!

[@PeterLoh]

I saw there was fire at an apartment building in Longyearbyen. I hope you, your friends and the community are doing okay! I recently traveled to Svalbard, and it's such a lovely town.

[@DixieJensenBrown]

Funny the timing... here in Canada In Parry Sound district of province of Ontario.... We have a 300 -400lb black bear hanging around our apartment building in town every evening in past week... my neighbour has a picture ... he is so beautiful but is scarey at same time... here for us the next closest town is one hour at least away from us so being surrounded by bush we see lots of animals coming in on the rail lines... Our bear is small compared to your polar bear but it is captivating all the same. Thanks for your video love hearing about nature🙂 🙂

[@patboury6730]

Just a beautiful video. Loved that Linn shared those shots of that beautiful animal

[@hollylanevintagetreasures]

Hello Cecilia! 👋 Hope you are doing well and enjoying the fall up in Svalbard. I am sooo ready for fall. Here is Pennsylvania it's been so dry and hot, finally getting some rain. I'm ready for pumpkins, hard cider, colored leaves and the smell of cinnamon candles. Loving your videos, perfect start to my Sunday morning. ❤️ 🍂 🍁

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so much for watching! 🧡🧡

[@kepckatherinec805]

Holly, I live in Knoxville, TN, and feel the same! I always look forward to the end of hot, muggy summer weather. Enjoy your Pennsylvania autumn! And Cecilia, I’d guess by your outerwear that Svalbard already has an autumn chill. Enjoy your cozy wood fires! Thanks for your wonderful videos.

[@christinaaa_xo]

Pennsylvania gang!!

[@bryanmathison1754]

Watching your lovely videos brings your “Cozy Vibes” into my life and I’m so grateful you share them with all of us.

[@nairamorris1529]

I would go to Svarbard one day and see the norther lights is one of my dreams.

[@ramonajones9432]

I watched the Kara and Nate Video on Svalbard. Just love how you bring us together from all over the world with such interesting content. Following you from Durban South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Doralynn2004]

I signed up For Curiosity and Nebula! Love it all! Thank you again from New Jersey USA 🇺🇸. 💕💕💕💕💕

[@ashley-cz1sl]

My parents own a camp in the Adirondack mountain in New York. We have black bears up there. They let me and my brothers use it when they are not going to be there. I was up there a couple of weeks ago my husband and I were getting our kids ready to walk into town. I stepped off the porch and go around the corner and there was a huge back bear. I almost shit my pants. I went back inside and we waited for it to leave. That was the first time my kids saw a black bear. We grabbed our bear spray and headed into town.

[@XSemperIdem5]

I'm in Southern California and our black bears are quite close. They actually come down to use backyard swimming pools to cool down in the summer. We just stay out of their way, let them do their thing, and they go back up the hills. Another reason to always keep your doors locked if you'll be away from them because bears are way too curious.

[@ningayeti]

If you notice that the bear appears friendly one day and angry the next be careful as what you have is a bipolar bear😝

[@heatherchambers1609]

😂😂😂

[@MountainMariner]

I can’t believe I haven’t heard that one before! It’s going in my dad jokes book for sure.

[@mallory0322]

Yes!!!🏔️😂❄️

[@MichaelSnasdell]

Brilliant

[@flightlessboid]

Sending standing ovation in your general direction.

[@sherelynwhite4130]

So interesting! 💙Love your videos Cecilia! Content, and video graphics are always superb! Also you are a great commentator...always pleasant to watch and such a lovely voice! Love that sweater!😍

[@paulief3817]

This reminded me of the excitement that would ensue every time a dog wandered into the playground at school. Once there was a fox. That was talked about for months

[@smartin6793]

C&C, Although it might seem counter intuitive, higher power binoculars really do not help see farther, just the opposite especially on the water! I suspect that the folks at the store you went to properly advised you but had you asked, most people who have lots of experience glassing (actually using binos) would tell you that higher power, anything above 8x, really require a steady rest to see the benefit. And, if you are scanning for extended periods with most any power quality optics dramatically reduce eye strain and headaches!! On smallish boats 7x is quite common, and 8x is probably the most versatile. To prove this to yourselves pick out something small and distant and look at it hand held then repeat from a VERY steady rest. Most people are shocked when they see how much more you detail can be seen with a good rest vs higher power. We never travel without taking binoculars. Even a small pair with good glass will reveal things you could have otherwise missed completely... The brand i saw in your clip is a very good one! While they might seem expensive amortized over 20 or 30 years makes spending the $$ easier. Take care of them and they will last you a lifetime!! S

[@wassupitsann]

Drinking my tea and watching the new tea from Cecilia’s channel before going to bed. Your channel is such a breath of fresh air! So relaxing and educational at the same time 😌

[@JohnPaul-158]

WOW! aww! look at that poor bear, at the 8:45... He is cute! Great views, once again!

[@jimhankinson4428]

I was in Longyearbyen this summer. A magical place. Thanks for this lovely video.

[@VikingoCelta]

Gracias por tu video👌 Amo los osos🐻🐻‍❄️ Tu casa se ve muy acogedora! Saludos de un Uruguayo 🇺🇾🧉 viviendo en Chile 🇨🇱

[@lola-littleoldladyadventur5353]

I'm new to your channel and am enjoying your videos so very much. You live in such a magical place. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@FlintIronstag23]

Swarovski makes really high-end binoculars. You definitely don't want to lose those!

[@sbayles5593]

It amazes me the beauty you experience every day.

[@katebriggs9301]

Was that Fernis in the car with Grimm? Is he up visiting from the main land? A little doggie vacation to see his bro and second fam? lol Stay safe boys! Sending love and Bigfoot babies from the Pacific Northwest 🌲🇺🇸🌲🐻 oh btw I live right across the sound from Seattle! I love that you all have the Starbucks cups on the boat! I have the same ones!

[@sydneymarshall3204]

I think this was filmed back before Fenris moved

[@ArchitectDesignsFlying]

I'm so happy you are on Nebula now!! This is pretty dang sweet! Thanks for all your amazing content, bye!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Yaaay! 😃😃😃

[@annewalsh1666]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl I am addicted to your channel! I have watched all your awesome videos and got my sister hooked now too! We both say that we wish we had a third sister- you! 😀 I just purchased an annual subscription to Curiosity Stream thanks to your suggestion. And I just got my Nebula account set up too. Great products! Thanks again for the great content, your videos are the most soothing and relaxing parts of my days. Keep up the awesome work!! Hope to meet you someday. With love from California, Anne (and my sister Cathy.) 😘

[@heidireneehess5968]

I love your videos! I have learned so much about Svalbard. Thank you for sharing!!

[@jodieparker4930]

We had an incredible polar bear experience in Svalbard about 5 days ago. We exploring the area in a zodiac & the bear was walking the shoreline. We watched for a long time & when he reached a glacier, the bear took to the water. After a bit we saw a seal swim up to an ice floe, unaware the bear was close. The polar bear jumped up on the ice floe to attack the seal, but the seal was faster & got away. Between the polar bears, Arctic foxes, seals, walruses, whales, & Svalbard reindeer, this is truly a magical place.

[@v.for.vassia]

Thank you for sharing you videos on sundays ! They inspire my whole week and motivate me so much! Stay safe up there 🥰 ps: can’t wait for autumn recipes from Christofer 😃😃😃

[@susantumblety6003]

Poor guy, he's hungry..maybe? Always a beautiful peaceful video! Cozy, interesting and informative . Can't wait for fall / winter here on the New Jersey shore.

[@heatherrose5447]

I THINK IT'S NEAT AND COOL 😎 AS WELL. THAT U LIVE AND CO EXIST WITH POLAR BEARS. THAT'S REALLY NICE THAT U AND THE VILLAGE RESPECTS THEM.

[@sandraborg241]

Could you do more vlogs? I love them! Just a regular day in town when you go out to eat on restaurants or whatever :) Love all your videos, just a little request

[@titania145]

Normal up north, used to have those quite often in Baffin Island 's communities...just look out before stepping doors 👍

[@rmk6693]

You do such a good job of answering all the questions that come to mind. I love that about your videos.

[@pjk1714]

Thanks for the update and beautiful scenery. Wildlife and humans have to exist together for eco balance. Very positive your community understands that. Appreciate link to curiosity. I could listen to documentaries for hours as I work. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@luciep09]

I love your content Cecelia. It’s so interesting finding out about a totally new place, where the normal day to day is so very different to pretty much everywhere else on Earth. Can’t believe how quickly polar nights are back again. Cosy vibes! ☕️ 📚 🐻‍❄️

[@allanahmcdougall3777]

Hello Cecelia this was exciting. Thanks for sharing xx

[@lofnouk]

Love you videos. I am obsessed with your beautiful town/village and scenery. I just wish that Christopher wasn't such a chatterbox. Once he gets going, he just won't shut up! ;)

[@carolwildey4897]

Ha!! tooo funny

[@EvaLovesDisney]

😉😂

[@jejose3845]

Cecilia you should do Airbnb for people who want to visit your place. We will feel safe with you and Christopher for sure.. staying with locals in a foreign country will give a very safe feeling especially from polar bears 😊 also please make a video about where to stay when visiting Svalbard..

[@jbsamjam]

I love your videos! You are super informative and knowledgeable. I had to binge watch when I found you.

[@ruthnoronha8206]

we love you Cecelia, your videos are awesome, your energy is amazing and you have an amazing spirit. Christopher is awesome too.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

I love the Svalbard islands and bears are wonderful, too Thanks a lot for this beautiful video.

[@jameyswanson4304]

So wild seeing this because on the 7th and 8th while still visiting we walked down that stone path out to the water area just before that sign. Also got to stop and water the sled team right next to your house on I think the 6th. Love your channel!!!!!!

[@puredruid]

I was looking at Svalbard on a map and seeing how remote it is, I wondered if there were any polar bears there. This video did a great job at answering everything!

[@Ageman63]

I suggest the combo of green laser and light for the shotgun, you can shoot faster without aiming if necessary, it is also something that you can use as a location, you can see the green laser at a great distance, I like your videos, beautiful place, greetings from Miami Florida

[@atc35012]

I love the name Cecilia. I respect anyone's decision to live where they like or want to live. The snow and ice is beautiful, but I left the snow behind and went to Texas to enjoy the warmth. I am originally from NJ. Not as cold and snowy as the Arctic. However, it does get cold in NJ. I remember it being close to -20°F one day maybe 2013 or 2014. I had to shield my face with my arms when I was outside because it kind of burned.

[@timekaro4293]

Då jag är sjukligt nyfiken av naturen, så googlade jag på kikaren- höll på att sätta kaffet i halsen 😱🙂 Tack för ännu en fin vlogg! 👌👍

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

haha ja fy fannn så dyra dom är! Därav det tog mig 7 år på ön för att investera i en haha! Tack för att du tittar! :):)

[@SongSparrow-wf2is]

It looks like those cabins are going to slide right off that ice🌷

[@clarefriend1376]

I love the drone shots.

[@jacklandon9739]

I love how protected the Polar Bear is 💜💜💜

[@deniseseguin3076]

Hi ..just suscribed to your channel..so interesting...hello from Sarnia Ontario Canada...cant stop watching..love it

[@kevinfuca]

Your cabin looks extremely cozy in autumn and winter.

[@SteveWalkey]

What a visually stunning place to live. You lucky ducks!

[@giddygrub7176]

When you said 'having a polar bear in town...' with your slow motion shot of Kristoffer made me chuckle.

[@dennisonline9680]

Glad the Polar Bears are protected. I heard one was killed near you for attacking campers. That is sad!!!!! Nice video!!!!! 👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍

[@kelleebo1255]

Do you bring the dogs in to keep them safe when you have a polar bear alert?

[@WhiteTiger333]

LOL - I'm sure you showed us the porch scene at 3:50 on purpose, but it was hilarious, as you explained that seeking out a polar bear was against the law. Shhhh...I won't tell. 😆

[@yasmin8851]

Thank you Cecilia! Your videos are my escape from all of the craziness!! 🙂🇺🇸

[@juliesterkel1248]

Stay safe and warm ❤️. Thank you for your beautiful videos! Have a wonderful day 🤗

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you for your kind words! 😍🧡

[@markmilan8365]

I went armed there once in the direction behind the village, than I went back after having seen under my foot a dark hole covered with some damaged woods (I was alone), probably it was a mine, very dangerous to walk alone even if it was Summer.

[@johanna7254]

My sister lives in a pretty remote, northern town in Canada (not as far up as you though haha) and they have a similar way of alerting the community of polar bears.

[@maxplanck9055]

Svalbard is a strange and beautiful island, the wildlife is interesting, the permanent daytime and permanent nighttime is wierd and a detterant for me to be a resident,a fun place to visit in summertime,thanks for showing and removing the mystery of Svalbard, nice work Cecelia much love ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@sheilasylvain6669]

Hi, I just started watching your vlogs and I'm so impressed about where you live, it's awesome ❤. Keep the vlogs coming.

[@Ashleanicol]

I love how much Christopher loves hats

[@donnas411]

Cecilia, thank you for the polar bear warning! Thanks for sharing.

[@queenofdramatech]

God eftermiddag! I love seeing the drone shots of the island. Great job!

[@juliabuddle7927]

Thank you Cecil's for introducing me to curiosity stream!

[@gaill7908]

Funny you made this vid…when I saw this on the news I asked you about it, cause as someone who lives in the US, I found it very interesting. You basically just blew me off…you said..”They were camping on svalbard. We have polar bears here 🤷‍♀️”….

[@heatherhillman7280]

You have polar bears in your area. That's just about the coolest thing ever.

[@elizabethzepeda2122]

Your apartment is sooo cozy! Very Hygge!

[@MountainMariner]

High end binoculars and spotting scopes are a purchase that can make you physically queasy in the gut. Worth it though. Bad glass is worthless after you own the good stuff.

[@einezcrespo2107]

Oh my. Hope the polar bear stays outside your area. Stay safe!

[@alexisspace8390]

Hi Cecilia, my first name is Cecilia also and my bf name is Christopher too (I found that funny lol). New subscriber here. I've been binge watching and enjoying your videos from across the world in Arizona USA 🇺🇸. I find it so interesting to learn how people live in different parts of the world. I enjoy your amazing aerial views and awesome scenery shots. But I REALLY enjoy and can't wait for more Grim and Fenris content the most 😍🐕💕. And will Christopher be giving us fall recipes?🤞🏻 Please stay safe. 🙏🏻 🥰

[@cecilia8957]

I'm also Cecilia...G'day mate 🐨🇦🇺

[@alexisspace8390]

@@cecilia8957 hi to you aswell ☺️ 🙋‍♀️

[@cecilia8957]

@@alexisspace8390 I get called Cely but thought I'd use my full name on here...it's such a beautiful name 🐨🇦🇺

[@minime7375]

Each time Cristoffer is in a video I picture him on a drakkar, sailing towards the rich monasteries on the english coast😁(he looks a lot like one of the actors in The Last Kingdom)

[@mmc1730]

I live about a 1/4 mile from a few polar bears. I go to see them occasionally with my family. They have a reliable food source so they don't seem to care when humans are around. The Central Park zoo in NYC is very good about keeping them well fed. 😁

[@virginiakeim]

🤣

[@sader3929]

Might be funny if it wouldn't be absolutely cruel to hold polar bears captive 🙃

[@benmol_]

Hi ! I was here last month for a few weeks, working at the airport, and KZbin just decided to show me your channel ! By the way, we saw the bear that had been killed hanging down an helicopter when we waited to take off, it felt so sad...

[@kendesmarais9018]

If the polar bear was breaking into cabins, how do you prevent one from breaking into yours while you are there?

[@CranialAccess]

Lived in the middle of the Catskill Mountains in NY in the early 60’s and never saw a bear, tracks, or Scat. Now living 20 minutes from Troy NY a major city we have them around every year. Would love to see you fire that shotgun sometime! 🙂

[@melj1879]

I love where you live. So beautiful including polar bears ❤

[@TS-eo9uf]

Thanks for reminding me I was going to look online for a pair of binoculars this weekend for hiking!!!!

[@b-a4798]

Hello from Connecticut in USA . I enjoy your channel .