THIS is where I grew up in SWEDEN︱+ How my mom stays so fit!

We are in SWEDEN where I grew up! 🇸🇪 I am so excited to finally show you some of the beautiful Swedish West Coast and take you along on a day here. We also ask my mother questions about the differences between Sweden and Portugal, how she stays so fit, and more! I hope you enjoy this video and thank you so much for being here! I love y'all! ✨
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About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 8 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!
0:00 Welcome to Sweden
01:03 Morning Routine
01:42 Gothenburg
03:12 How often do you visit Sweden?
04:03 How is it being so far away from your kids?
07:22 Breakfast
08:22 Why did I go to Sweden
09:21 Favourite Cecilia childhood memory?
10:36 Itinerary
13:02 House Tour
17:30 Cykling
18:00 Why did you leave Sweden?
20:28 Grocery Store
21:26 Swedish Westcoast
22:18 What is your favourite Swedish food?
23:00 Forest Walk
26:29 How do you stay so fit?
29:44 Bright Summer Nights
30:31 Patreon

[@ronaldparker8326]

It’s been seven years since I’ve seen my mother and older children your so blessed to be able to travel to see your family

[@ctgctg1]

That’s tough. Hopefully you speak to them often?

[@thevcountdown9824]

7 years?? why???

[@beejean9826]

I'm sorry for you Ronald , My teen has more or less went her own way in the last year since high school and I miss her and at near 60 years of age it's difficult..I was a worker in aviation for decades and didn't see my family for long periods . Ronald No matter what the reasons are that you haven't been able to see your family I know that can hurt deeply , I said a prayer today for you

[@sharondoan1447]

With FaceTime and Facebook Messenger and probably other apps I don’t know about, your family can visit each other daily. Our younger son has lived in Tokyo, Japan since he was 19 years old . He will be 44 years old this year!

[@kp8740]

Beautiful!😊

[@MsOka007]

Hi Cecilia. My name is also Cecilia, hehe! I'm going through hard times and I love watching your videos, it gives me calm and you're such an optimistic person and real 😊!

[@thevcountdown9824]

same here, but my name is not Cecilia

[@missdramatica2604]

There are better days ahead❤️‍🩹

[@Summer34689]

God loves you!

[@danni3019]

She’s like Calgon and takes us away -

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

My momma always told me . “All you can do is your very best with what you have”. It was a very nice of her❣️

[@Excitable67]

Yes! Please do a Q&A or talk with your Dad! It's fun getting to know your family. They seem like such nice, fun people!

[@anac5656]

Hi Cecilia, I have been going through a really hard time in my life and your videos have kept me company on the worst days. My husband is losing his battle to cancer (though we still always will have hope) and we just got married, I’m only 25. If the worst happens I think I might try to visit/live in Scandinavia for a while and I’d love to visit Svalbard, the culture there seems so beautiful and peaceful. Thank you for bringing me some peace and I only wish the best for you, Christopher, Grim, and your family ❤

[@halfmoon9204]

Sending you Love! 🙏🙏🏾🙏🏻

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

Congratulations on your marriage, I hope your day was special and full of love. Sending you strength for the difficult days ahead. Anticipatory grief can be such a wilderness, so it sounds important that you are already starting to think of what your future might look like as you forge a different kind of life for yourself ❤ Lots of love to you.

[@antjee]

Have your husband try the lion diet ( beef, water & salt)

[@ritastiles24178815]

Prayers for your husband.

[@TheCopr]

Sending you peace, love and strength ♥️

[@nerdyvinyl]

Your dad carrying your mom piggyback across the stream was such a fun loving and heartwarming moment of two people still very much in love! ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing your parents with us!

[@missdramatica2604]

I love that saying to appreciate what you have instead of wasting time thinking about what you don’t have😊

[@denisepappalardo8201]

Yes! We could all do to remember that.

[@amyspeers8012]

I live in France, moving from Colorado in 2017. My mother and my adult son live in Florida and my sister lives in Georgia. My mom comes to visit every fall and stays with us for 5-6 weeks. I love it! My mom laughs that she sees more of me since I moved to France! Our son comes when he can. He will see us next in the fall when he sings in Paris in the fall of 2025. I have not been back to states since June 2019 for our son’s 25th birthday.

[@JJ.___.]

I envy people who move away especially when the primary language changes. Please enjoy my share of France 😊(bonus is I love the language so much)

[@FelixLee-g2e]

I would never have believed that your mom was any older than 40! I love your relationship with your family! It's beautiful

[@ILikeBirds80]

Lol. She looks good and healthy and her age. Definitely not 40!

[@Stopit77]

I would love to see a video of your sister and the new baby.

[@ILikeBirds80]

@@Stopit77 I'd use your username and Stopit. Her sister did not ask to be a KZbinr and nor did a baby who has no say. Talk about parasocial.

[@groenevinger3893]

you need glasses..

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

Ditto! They are soo lucky to live the lifestyle of a they have. It’s idealistic!! Wish it was me!❤

[@jennifer6833]

4:26 Seeing you and your Mom sitting together chatting you truly are her twin. 🫶🏻

[@thewatchmen4920]

Your father still looks like the business and working type of man. Its in his blood. A great dad

[@user-qu2df1io9h]

Wtf are these comments, are they AI generated or something? "A great dad" lol wtf

[@rzrabbit]

Well we know where Cecilia gets her Beauty and Grace from, Cecilia your mother is Stunning at her very youthful age of 66. Loved seeing Sweden from your eyes, Thanks for sharing with us.

[@user-qu2df1io9h]

Lol these comments 😂😂😂

[@KactusKM]

@@user-qu2df1io9hwhat’s with you??? Let people comment how they want.

[@kimcunningham2107]

Beautiful country... Beautiful family! Welcome to the World, Little One! Love to all of you from Massachusetts! 🥰💖💕

[@JennTrumbo]

Your mom is a legend! What a strong, stunningly beautiful woman and you are so much like her. Loved seeing your bond/interaction. Makes me miss my Mama who's been gone 4 years. Treasure all your precious time together xx

[@andreeailie9053]

Congrats 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 on the new member of the family 😊😊😊😊 Btw, you have such a cool 😎😎😎 mother and she is such a Lady and very classic 😊😊 She has that royal Aura ❤

[@CozyCottageDays]

You mom looks incredible….66years young 💛

[@pamelalarson9632]

Your parents are just as delightful as you are! Would love to see more with you Dad. Congratulations on the new family member!

[@designcomputer1]

Your Mom is young looking and in good shape. I enjoy watching and learning about the area where you grew up. It is good to have a successful father to be able to offer you a life experience while you and your sisters were growing up. Having a free spirit keep you young and active. I recognize this in your parents. Thank you for sharing. South Louisiana, James.

[@trishaeverton9592]

I’m telling you, you Swedes have the right idea on kitchen design! I love the no upper cabinets.

[@minime7375]

Right? I never understood the point of them, you can never reach anything ptoperly and they take away the light.

[@FionaEm]

Lovely to hear more from your Mum and see where you grew up 😊 The sound of the birds reminds me of our rainforests here in Australia. Would love to hear from your Dad, especially about the career that gave you all such opportunities in life.

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

The key to happiness are clearly the simple things, family, slow food, long walks and bike rides, and nature. 🙂

[@SJ_DtL]

That part of Sweden looks so much like Ontario, Canada. My Swedish aunt has always said that but I totally can see it in this video! The forest especially and the rock shoreline 🇸🇪 🇨🇦

[@marlenewest475]

The birds are using up all their words for the day😂. Love the forest, water & family!

[@louisebrislane6607]

I could just imagine you walking in swinging a mouse by the tail & your poor mother trying to relax & feed your sister! I used to lock my daughter in her room whilst I tried to feed her brother as she always got into mischief. It was jealousy on her part; when my youngest son arrived, I bottle fed him so that he ended up more often than not with the pillow propped next to him with the bottle so that I could keep an eye on big sister. I love Sweden, it looks so beautiful & to be able to walk in the forest would be wonderful. It was strange to see you without your gun on you back, & the birdsong was so delightful. Something I love here in Australia is the bird life & noise of our native birds as they flit about enjoying life. I hope that you remembered everything Christopher wanted from the shops & that you bought him a special treat!! Also Grimm one as well!! It feels so strange to me getting your video though at 11 pm Sunday night as it usually comes in during the early hours of Monday so I sit & enjoy it when I have brunch around midday. So it is going to throw my Monday out of whack!! I might have to watch it again... ha, ha, ha!!

[@bryanmathison1754]

Please thank your mother for sharing her stories with us. This was so interesting. 💚

[@deborahr9237]

Well after that answer from Gunnar, who can say no to an interview with him? This was delightful and magical - we can see where you get your zest for life!! And your creative and artistic side....you come from a very talented family. Your Mom is a beautiful person inside and out! Congrats on your new nephew Teddy.

[@EarlyRiser--]

I didn't understand what he said. Please share.

[@KactusKM]

@@EarlyRiser--I didn’t get his last answer either - please clarify?

[@frankytalks7941]

Is Gunner her stepdad?

[@yanniesays]

When you were talking about living in different parts of the world, leaving your home country, living a life of continued growth, damn, I love the mentality of your mom (and actually your whole family) 👏

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

🙏🏻🙏🏻😊😊

[@1sweetmess]

I love what your mom said when you all come together, its really more quality time than sunday dinners. Congratulations on the new baby in your family ❤

[@puppy2haley]

I thought your mom looked like she could have been a gymnast!! She’s beautiful!! Your dad was such a gent carrying her over the water puddle. 😊 He’s a very smart man & id love to have you interview him to learn his story. You all are very blessed & thank you & your family for sharing portions of their lives with us. Love your channel, Cecilia! ❤

[@trudybarnes1318]

Your dad is so cute..I'd love to see a chat with him. He looks like he has quite the sense of humor. I also love your mom's positivity. Her outlook is so refreshing.

[@sharondoan1447]

You are fortunate to have been raised by good parents who still love each other.

[@malinjohansson1986]

and rich parents👍

[@user-fd9qh2cs7s]

Cecilia, you have such a wonderful mama! Intelligent, good looking and beautiful! Be happy with your family, at least that is the best we can have. God bless you all!

[@penguinswithwifi]

Thank you, Cecilia, for showing us the house, the shopping, the forest, your lovely parents, and your wonderfully optimistic & joyful attitude.

[@gabrielleparis3532]

☕️😃What is a Sunday morning without coffee with Cecilia, (and of course Cristofer and Grim)❤❤

[@dr.susanchaudoir8576]

As an ex-pat who has lived abroad I ❤❤❤ this episode and could relate to everything you shared. One of my fav episodes ever! You just have a beautiful way of sharing your story and life. 😊

[@user-iq7rz9jt6u]

Where you grew up is beautiful. Your mum seems such a an interesting person. I enjoyed this week’s episode very much, thank you ❤

[@jodylancaster8706]

Scandinavians have a love of using white everywhere. From decor to clothes. My nextdoor neighbor is from Denmark and his house looks the same. He wears white clogs! He always says how much he loves white. Interesting. ❤

[@ODNA07079]

I notice the same thing. How do they keep it looking so clean?😮

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Yes! 😊 Scandinavian decor and design is very light and uses a lot of natural materials like birch wood etc 😊

[@jodylancaster8706]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl It makes for a very clean look. I do like it.

[@KactusKM]

@@CeciliaBlomdahland I think an advantage during darker months too?

[@arthurtrevino9844]

Cecilia, please tell your parents, from someone who lives in Houston, Texas, USA, that they are a lovely, impressive, beautiful couple. And their homes are beyond marvelous. Love your videos.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

I will! So kind of you 🙏🏻🙏🏻😊😊

[@greekchickie]

OMG YES TO YOUR DAD BEING ON VIDEO!!! Your family is so lovely. Congratulations to your sister's new baby! Your forest reminds me of our Seattle forests (here in the Pacific Northwest). Lush & green, mossy & full of life. Enjoy the rest of your time & take that cheese home! Marianna 🙂💜💜

[@lindaherrington6291]

What a lovely video. Thank you to your parents for being great sports and allowing us into their home, and for sharing their precious time with you. Yes a video with your dad would be great too.

[@everydaypresent444]

Delightful! What a treat to meet your parents and to see your native Sweden! Yes, definitely a video with your dad, if he is so inclined. Your mom is quite engaging. I so enjoyed hearing about her life and her experiences, especially the story about your swinging a dead mouse while she nursed your younger sister! Congratulations on the birth of your nephew! Such exciting family news!

[@Kristen-kp6dh]

Thank you to your mom for being comfortable on camera and sharing so much with us. Beautiful area and I love how can bike to do errands. I'd enjoy a video with your dad because he seems like a fun person. But only if he's ok with doing it. Sending much love from Minnesota on this Sunday.

[@CecilliaDB]

Your mother is SO cool and easy going! My Dad and his wife are like this. Not moving but avid travelers and living their best life. It’s fantastic.

[@annelee2005]

Sweden is gorgeous. What a lovely family you have. Your parents are cool, fun and funny. Your mum rocks. 💫 Congratulations on the arrival of your sister's new baby. 💫 PS: The coordinated duvet dance 😊was genius. 👏💯Thanks for sharing. PPS: Yes please for a video featuring your dad. 🙌🏻

[@janefreda7034]

Loved seeing this area of Sweden! I love your mom's no nonsense matter of fact approach to life.

[@sophiewheatley]

I LOVED this. West coast of Sweden is now on my list of places to visit. What a beautiful country! Seeing you and your mum & dad together makes so much sense about your lifestyle. Your folks are adventuring, active and fun people. Like you :)

[@lisaharr1477]

Sweden is so very beautiful ! Such a magical place to grow up ! Here in Texas it’s just concrete and heat. It’s too hot to do much of anything outdoors unless you go out very early in the AM or you are by a lake. I long to be able to take a beautiful hike thru magical woods ! Your mom is wonderful and yes I would love to learn more about your dad and your siblings too !!! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us !!!

[@TropicLuv]

Your mother is lovely Cecilia. I can see where your independent and adventurous spirit comes from. ❤

[@chriskiefel7735]

“First we’re gonna make coffee…”. 🤣 Yup

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

A default u-tubers video filler 😂

[@cleovivas]

Cecilia, you got taller, but your face and attitude are exactly the same as when you were a little girl! Lovely

[@thomascarey2941]

There is much to say: 1. Scandinavia has a quality of life that can't be matched. Some of it comes from their love and connection to nature; 2. Scandinavians are the happiest in the world. Folks should investigate why. This video suggests several prominent reasons for this; 3. Scandinavians have a curiosity that is boundless. The Norwegians have the highest literacy rate in the world. That is, they read the largest amount of material, so they are very cosmopolitan. I taught high school in America, and one of my foreign exchange students from Norway lived on an island near Svalbard. He knew more about the US and the world than his American counterparts in class; 4. When I visited Scandinavia including Gothenburg, I never saw homeless and slums. The quality of life is the highest in the world. Folks should ask why.

[@randomness051]

Given all this, why would Cecilia's sister move to the US, which has none of this?

[@thomascarey2941]

@@randomness051 True. We don't know her motives for moving to America. Maybe romance. There was very little immigration to America from European countries since the 1950's. The Marshall Plan revitalized Europe. Here is an ironic counterexample: I taught two sisters and a brother whose parents were from Sweden. They moved to America in the 1950's. They left behind a son(brother) who became a cardiologist in Sweden. He was fed up making only $150,000 per year, whereas in The US he was offered $400,000 from some hospitals. He was sorely tempted to leave, but decided to stay in Sweden. I met a fourth grade teacher in Norway who was only paid $40,000 for teaching, but his education and health care plus other benefits were provided for him. He stayed. Check into the sovereign wealth fund in Norway.

[@randr302]

STUNNING! Thank You Cecilia ❤

[@connielocke4311]

Cecilia your mom is very lovely! It's great seeing the wonderful relationship you have with your parents. ❤❤

[@Rainenschu]

Thanks for showing us around the area in Sweden where you grew up. It's beautiful! It looks similar to the Pacific NW where I live in Washington state. In one day, we can be hiking in the mountains then go to the ocean or Puget Sound. Our favorite place is Deception Pass. We go almost every month to hike and enjoy the beach. I love it!

[@arielathome320]

So fun hanging out with your mom. I can see where you get your sense of humor from! Thanks for sharing such a sweet relationship with us!❤

[@dwitch]

I adored this video! Your parents are amazing. I love that they gave you all such wonderful opportunities and the freedom and confidence to explore. I’ve lived in the same 10 mile radius my whole life and most of my family has as well with a couple exceptions. Travel was something done for vacation when you could. I simply love your mom she is absolutely incredible and so funny. Thank you so much for sharing this with us all ♥️🥰

[@expatmamachelle]

As a mom raising 3 kids overseas in multiple countries, it’s so lovely to hear about your childhood and it’s impact on your adulthood.

[@marciahanson456]

Thank you so much for sharing Sweden with us, and sharing your parents with us!!! I think everyone would love to hear more from your Dad!!!

[@eugeniathompson2140]

Your mom is as kind as you ❤

[@AlisonRuthless]

These have to be among my favorite sorts of videos of yours! I feel like we learned so much about you, your family, your history, about life in various European nations, etc. There is no doubt I will rewatch this one over & over again. Thank you for sharing!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so much!! 😍😍

[@niccimerrow4922]

I love watching you with your mom.. she is so a mom and its comforting.

[@amyh1045]

You manage to make everywhere you go look magical! Perhaps it is your positive outlook, seeing and sharing the highlights of all you experience!

[@katieflennery7662]

Your mom is beautiful. There is one thing you have to miss when you’re visiting your parents, Grimm. 😄

[@andreaewert7204]

Congratulations for your new nephew 🎉 Enjoyed your visit with your lovely mom and the beauty where you grew up! Thanks for bringing us along! ❤❤❤

[@sreyno01]

I love how you and your mom both aired out the sheets together l I can tell where you got that wonderful habit and it was done with such joy and love for each other. Thanks for the video!!

[@carolfugaban2071]

You are blessed to have your mom and dad and a welcome to the baby 🍼 love from Michigan 🖐️♥️

[@betheurich7790]

I just love seeing your family and your parents are great..hugs to you, Christopher and Sir Grim❤❤ and yes an interview with your dad❤❤

[@KimberleyBlack007]

Congratulations Auntie.. and Cousin Grimm. Happy Sunday y'all ❤❤

[@gracens5548]

You and your Mom airing the duvets together is the best! So sweet.

[@suzannegittins9574]

I absolutely loved this episode! Thank you for sharing your sweet mom with us and Sweden!🥰💗

[@nancyl3843]

Just love your beautiful mother, but YES, another video featuring your dad as well!!

[@klaire74]

Congratulations, auntie&uncle&cousin Grim, and grandma & grandpa! Only blessings for the little one and an amazing life! Thank you for this vlog, was so funny to hear the story of you bringing gifts! Your parents are great, and yes, a video with your dad would be also very nice - it seems they have so much fun together! Your hometown is so peaceful, what a perfect place for relaxing! ♥♥♥

[@backthebusup]

Your Mom is delightful! A big Thank you for taking us to Sweden 🇸🇪

[@janadawn68]

That was lovely, Cecilia. Thank you for taking us to Sweden to see where you grew up and sharing your wonderful Mom with us. Your parents are wonderful. They gifted a great life to you and that is a blessing 🩵. What a sweet family in a beautiful country. I think one of the things I would miss in Svalbard is hearing the birds ✨sing. Have a wonderful week, I know you missed your boys at home 🐾💙. Hugs to you 🩷🩷

[@kiwiopklompen]

That’s a key to happiness - appreciating what you DO have and not dwelling on what you don’t. - “a waste of time” . Life philosophy! 101

[@malinjohansson1986]

the key is money

[@bethkatte]

Your mom is so adorable. Thanks for sharing her with us!

[@mirthiful1]

I absolutely loved this! Thanks so much for sharing with us. Congratulations on the arrival of Teddy!

[@lindastafford6391]

Thanks for taking us along. That was great! Your Mom is awesome. Def need to hear more from your Dad please.

[@lisa_and_christian]

I really enjoyed this video so much. And your mother is absolutely lovely. Her approach to life and adventure and traveling and change is sooooo inspiring!

[@4evelyn734]

This was a good video! It looks like artistic expression runs in your family. I loved the painting of you and your sister!

[@catherinecarlson2877]

Americans here but my husband is of nearly 100% Swedish ancestry. We will visit there one day! In the meantime I love seeing how they live, all the simplicity, the white interiors and red exteriors and wondering how to re-create it all here. 🇸🇪 Grandpa’s zoom car ramp is the best toy!

[@aprilborrillo2482]

💛Thank you to you and Mama for this video. Enjoy your parents so much!

[@heatherscarlett4459]

I’m from a beautiful area in British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦 and it doesn’t hold a candle to your breathtaking Sweden. I’ve never been one who is adventurous but you have changed that…..I dream of visiting Scandinavia. Tourism must be increasing because of you!!!!❤

[@jampuppy]

I love how you say you timed it perfectly because the weather was beautiful, but Cecilia, you find beauty in ALL weather! 😄 You know if you were in Svalbard while it’s raining or snowing, we would hear you exclaim how beautiful it is. That’s just you, I think. And it’s a wonderful trait. 😊 Interesting exchange with your mom. You and she both have such an eye for interior design. 😍

[@ILikeBirds80]

Agreed. A positive person all round.

[@deborahwheeler4668]

Love seeing your home town and parents! Your mom is so gorgeous! Would love to hear from your Dad!

[@deborahrussell5534]

Thank you Cecilia for sharing your videos and thanks to your Mom and Dad for their input and for time. I really enjoyed this video today. It's nice to see you with your family. Congratulations to your sister on the new baby. It is great that you were able to get to Sweden and see your new family member. Looked like you were having a nice time. God Bless You and your Family.

[@a_voice_of_reason_]

Your parents are adorable! I would love to hear more from your dad. ❤

[@lormor460]

Oh, Cecilia! The experiences you have had in your life is just amazing! Your mom and dad look like so much fun to be around and so youthful! Sweden and Portugal look like the most wonderful places to live. And Svalbard is so different yet so beautiful. Your wonderful personality and zest for life feels like you would be a wonderful friend to any of us watching. My Great Grandma was from Ireland so I would definitely love to that see as well. ❤❤ I know you have more going on in your life than what we see but just watching your videos, it is hard to imagine you anything else but wonderful! You, your life and all you have shared with us feels like a little slice of Heaven ❤. Thank you 🙏 so much!

[@blancacordero3998]

Wow! So magical! 😍 Thank you for sharing Cecilia. Sweden is absolutely beautiful. Your parents also seem like such fun people.

[@carinaalvag1794]

Det är så kul och intressant att få följa dig här Cecilia! Det känns så äkta och naturligt samtidigt som du visar upp olika fantastiska sidor av naturen i olika delar av världen. Tack!

[@vickiecantlin5634]

It was a beautiful video this week, thank you for sharing. And your parents are priceless!!!

[@susanne4028]

Dear Cecilia, that was such a wonderful vlog with your parents and seeing a little bit of your childhood Sweden. I thank you so very much for letting us be part of it. You have a wonderful family and a wonderful life. Take care, you made my day💙💛

[@carolmauer-koster1389]

Thank you for showing Cecilia, your mother is great

[@nicolette6327]

Thank you so much for showing us where you grew up! It’s beautiful! 💚

[@BethanyBridge]

I loved this video. First of all both your parent’s homes are in beautiful settings in Portugal and Sweden, as their daughter, I’m sure it gives you lots of incentive to visit. I also really love the loving, easy-going rapport you have with your mom. It’s great that you enjoy just sitting down having a good coffee and visiting. Enjoy your parents while they’re still here, you will be so thankful for these memories one day. I truly wished I had sat down and recorded asking my mom and dad some thoughtful questions… not only to hear their answers but just to hear their voice again. Yes, please let us get to know your dad some too, would enjoy hearing you interview him a bit. Maybe one day we’ll meet the whole family. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@user-nk2ni8ue5m]

Thanks a lot for this video. My mum reached a great age, and it was great to hear your Mum speaking. She seems like a delightful lady. Wishing your parents only the very best with their lives in Portugal. And they're grandparents !!! That takes the pressure off you Cecilia.

[@LisainCalifornia]

I loved seeing this beautiful scenery of where you grew up. I remained living closer to my parents and was glad I did at the end of their lives. My mom got brain cancer very unexpectedly at 72 and the last year of her life I spent a great deal of time with her. My dad lived much to much older, but the last year of his life I was grateful to be there for him in and out of the hospital stays and able to go to him when he needed me. My brother lives much further away and didn't really see them much at all at the end. There is value in all experiences, but it made more sense to me to stay closer to them. It's so pretty in your area of Sweden. I would love to visit there. We live in the Bay Area in California and we are fortunate to have many beautiful forests and hiking trails here too. Thank you for your efforts in making such a lovely video.

[@gretchengraham6266]

I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing.

[@kjhummel733]

Beautiful video -- thank you for sharing your childhood area with us! It's fun to get to know your parents a bit more, and yes, I would love a video with more from your dad!

[@blueparadise15]

I loved the woods walk! Truly magical!

[@candyhr4152]

You go with the flow. Very positive ❤