Days of fall - foraging, nostalgia and a busy time

It has taken me some time to get back here this time, it's been a busy fall, but I am soooo excited to finally share some glimpses of it with you.
It's actually wild that this is my job! I would never have thought I could turn my passion for nature and foraging into an actual livelihood, but here I am. In this video I share a bit about that, and the behind the scenes of what a job like that can look like with its ups and downs.
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[@LV12800]

This video was stunningly beautiful...the cinematic landscapes...nature's beauty and personality...the thoughtful narration and commentaries...the real slice of life moments when you tour...the lovely balance of energy between you and Bendik...the passion you have for nature and foraging, which is really one and the same...yes, I could go on and on. Most importantly your filmmaking touches the deepest part of me and I am enthralled...never want the video to end. Please keep doing what you do, and keep sharing. It is a special treat for those who watch. ❤

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so so much

[@scottiemom7973]

This comment sums up exactly what I was feeling. Thank you Maria 🥰👏👏👏

[@Mariaandtheforest]

@@scottiemom7973 aww, thank you too

[@RosinaEspig]

Thank you ❤️ I just needed a break from the chaos in my life after a bunch of family issues kept me busy the entire day and left me crying on my floor feeling totally overwhelmed by the thought of having to head out in order to spend two more hours taking care of my animals... But your video provided just the perfect combination of distraction, calmness, inspiration & motivation... So now I am ready to head out 💪🏼 And I remembered that I once wrote to you that your voice us very powerful, I basically meant the same thing that your student said I guess. You really do have a special strength in your voice, I think that every time I am listening to you ✨

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you too Rosina! I am so sad to hear you had such a rough day, and glad my video could be of some small help. Sending you lots of love, and I think you are very tough

[@RosinaEspig]

@@Mariaandtheforest ❤️

[@RosinaEspig]

@My Italian Fairy Path ❤️

[@suzanneskarsten3306]

You are a very talented filmmaker and teacher! Glad to have found your channel and hope to one day get to explore the places in your videos.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much

[@SAROXBAND]

After 23 days our electricity was just restored after hurricane Fiona… and this blessing is here!! Such an awesome way to end such a blessed day! And I believe this is one of your BEST videos. Glad you left it longer! 🙌♥️

[@RosinaEspig]

❤️

[@SAROXBAND]

@@RosinaEspig ♥️♥️♥️🙌

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I am so glad to hear you got your electricity back! I hope your home is okay and that there was not too much damage

[@wcourson11]

I was not having a particularly great day today. I was tired and a bit depressed, but now, after watching 10 of your beautiful videos, I feel rested and inspired. I too love your voice as one of your students mentioned. Your husband is truly a lucky man. My wife, Susan, loves your videos as well. I am a photographer and I forage for medicinal herbs and wild edibles in the state of Maine in the US. Thank you for teaching the younger folk what you know about nature. I believe that that knowledge will be needed in the not too distant future.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I am so glad my videos could uplift you on a depressing day, that means so much to me to know. How nice to talk to a fellow forager and photographer on here too❤️. Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging comment. I agree, it might become useful sooner than we know, and what a waste if the knowledge of it had gotten lost then. Wishing you and your wife a good weekend.

[@tracethomas5137]

This is my favorite video of yours yet. Absolutely stunning. You captured the fall colors so beautifully. Well done! 👍🙂

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Wow, thank you! I am so glad you liked it :-)

[@the_tribalist]

🌿 Maria, your journey as a visual storyteller and forager in southern Norway is captivating! Embracing nature's bounty responsibly. 🌳🌸 #Foraging #NatureStorytelling

[@annmccoy6992]

OH MY GOSH!!!! Those railroad bikes! What JOY! We don’t have those here. I’d LOVE THAT! You live in a beautiful part of the world! How did you & your boyfriend meet? Was it in school? Ya’ll share many interests. I am interested in your work. I am a master Gardner & always enjoyed wildlife gardening. Your country is a wildlife garden! Stunning! In your home tour you had a beautiful long burgundy dress hanging against the wall. Looks like something I’d wear. In your slow times, you said you THINK ALOT & insecurities can creep in… you have nothing to worry about with your image. You are lovely! It’s so refreshing to see a female showing natural beauty & not all caked up with makeup! Hope you don’t change that. Looking forward to more videos…, seeing more of the beauty in Norway, catching tid bits of your artistic style. I’ve always enjoyed 2nd hand & vintage shopping. Where do you find clothes there that reflect your style? & on a budget. Take care & carry on!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

They are so much fun! Never tried one before, but I really want to do it again. We met in a self defence course (Krav Maga). Maybe a story for a video sometime, because its not the typical one, haha. The burgundy dress is from Bendiks great grandmother, so 1910 or something like that. Its a treasure, so glad you noticed it. Thank you for your kind words

[@annmccoy6992]

@@Mariaandtheforest Yupper, sounds like a future video content to me…- self defense class? Yeah.

[@annmccoy6992]

Shhhh yes, that dress…. Stunning!

[@MarkGalbraithVideos]

Well, Queen Maria of the Vikings (!) I think you have given us a majestic view of your realm in this video. The Airbnb you found looks delightful, and I'm pleased it afforded you the opportunity to dream a little too of your future dream home. One day Queen Maria... one day the kingdom will be yours ! Thank you so much for all the work you put into your videos, enabling us all to vicariously experience your journeys and your homeland through your eyes. I'm so pleased to see you both making a successful career of your passion in life. Onwards and upwards to the next 99 tours !

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Haha! Thank you, I am glad you liked it. Yes that AirBnb was really a special place, I do recommend it! I hope you are doing well in your own kingdom across the sea :-)

[@NewstromJulianna]

Your videos just keep getting better and better. I’m so glad you showed the Airbnb, it was so cool. I’m envious of all the chanterelles you found, yum! Every time I watch your episodes, it reminds me of the book Braiding Sweetgrass. What you teach is so important. Thank you! ❤

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much Julianna. And that reminds me I forgot to put the link to the airbnb down there 🙈. Also, thank you for reminding me of that book, I finally have time for it now

[@robindelude3787]

Your videos have caused me to fall madly in love with Norway. So different from my home in the American Midwest. I grew up here in the middle of endless corn and soy bean fields, but it is mountains that have always moved me. You and Bendik are very fortunate to have them so close. Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

So glad to hear that! Your home sounds beautiful too

[@jeaniechampagne8831]

I've only listened and watched a couple of your videos. But the minute I heard your pleasant voice my first thought was that I listen to your soft pleasant voice while going to sleep, not at all implying they are boring, in fact the complete opposite is true. My listening pleasure is at night in bed including podcasts, etc. You will be a welcomed addition to that. If you don't already have a sleep video, you should imo. So Pleasant.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

That is so nice! Thank you, I do take it as a big compliment. Interesting idea too!

[@Woodsyintroverts]

Hi Maria! Your video is absolutely wonderful. It’s not silly at all teaching this knowledge to the kids. What you and Bendick are doing is extremely important. Norway is a magical place and I love to see the scenery. Much of it reminds me of where we live but the mountains of Norway are so grand. There are some cranberry bogs up this way. Does Norway have Thimbleberries? We have them here but they do not grow everywhere. People pay big money for gallons of thimbleberries. Your Kulning is beautiful and it’s so cute that the student mentioned you have a Viking Queen voice. Now that’s a compliment. The railroad bike looked like so much fun to tour the country side. Enjoyed the tour of the barn Airbnb. So cool. Love the video! 🙌🏻🙋‍♀️

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you

[@Woodsyintroverts]

@@Mariaandtheforest They taste more like a tart Raspberry. It has seeds like a Raspberry too. Glad you enjoyed that information. Yes I really enjoy following along on your adventures. Lots of love to you as well. 🥰🙋‍♀️

[@kathycagg6531]

Wow, I got to enjoy such beauty today through your skill & effort! I am housebound because of health issues so the beautiful places I see are through videos. My life has been enriched today by you & I greatly appreciate it. I don’t remember how you worded it but you mentioned something about how special it feels to return to a memorable place associated with your childhood. I have such a place that I hold in my heart. It’s my grandmother’s farm in Camdenton, Missouri, USA. Those memories run very deep, don’t they? I think the children are fortunate to attend your workshops, Viking Queen!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I am so glad you feel like it enriched you

[@miamolin]

Beautiful nauture and landscape. You do really wonderful work with the children and teach them about plants. Wonderful autumn to you both. 🍂🍁🧡🧡🍁🍂

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you

[@miamolin]

@@Mariaandtheforest Thank you Maria. ❤️

[@sissyrayself7508]

Children are wonderful ways of teaching us.

[@barbaramassey3787]

Beautiful!! Thank you! You provide good medicine for our aches and pains and confusions.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much

[@hannycasas4483]

Gracias por recordarme lo que es importante; el mejor video que he visto en años, lo disfruté mucho. Gracias por nombrar la vida mientras viajamos con ustedes. Estoy segura de que todo lo que vemos, vive dentro de nosotros. Abrazos a los tres!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much ♡ that means a lot. So glad you enjoyed it 😊. Hugs to you too!

[@clairemasson8872]

I always watch your videos before going to sleep, they are so calming and relaxing to me 😊 Thankyou for another beautiful one ❤

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thats so nice

[@petrarain4]

Another beautiful video, Maria. Thank you! When I was touring with Eurythmy Spring Valley I had similar experiences of joy in seeing places that I'd never have gone and exhaustion from the fast pace of it all. I hope you thoroughly enjoy your time home.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you too Elsa

[@frednorman1]

A headlamp is compact and lightweight, and easy to throw into a day back if you have to end up hiking out in the dark

[@safe-keeper1042]

I'm studying geography and I have a tough exam on cartography tomorrow. This video was just what I needed to relax now that I've studied all I can and just need to unwind and rest until tomorrow. Thank you ❤.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I am so glad it was of some help to you. Best of luck with your exam!

[@safe-keeper1042]

@@Mariaandtheforest Thanks! It went really well, and I get to look after a good friend's lovely dog for the rest of the week, so that helps me unwind ❤.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

@@safe-keeper1042 So glad to hear that! Well done 🙂 Enjoy your week with the dog

[@sarahjrgensen7577]

Norway in the autumn is just stunning! Thankyou for bringing it to us - God bless 🙏

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much for watching ♡

[@Rens27]

I've found your channel a while ago, but only got around to watching all of your videos over the past week or so and I must say, I love them so so much. You make incredibly beautiful videos. And the music you use is also amazing!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Oh wow, so cool that you have watched so many! Thank you so much

[@Rens27]

@@Mariaandtheforest I think I watched all the ones in English 😅😂

[@reet01693]

Thank you for sharing your inspiring life with us, you are a very talented filmmaker and I am happy that I get to enjoy the content you make!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much, thats very kind of you to say ♡

[@MsMaryLS]

Great video! I'm glad someone told you you are pretty because you are very lovely! And, speaking for myself, I always love to see where you're staying just like I love to see videos of your home! Thank you for showing us that very pretty Airbnb where you got to stay!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you

[@gurkmeja2021]

WOW, helt FANTASTISK video! 🌟🌟🌞🌟🌟 Så många underbara naturscener. Vilken tur att ni kunde byta från hotellet till det härliga charmiga trähuset!! Jag är övertygad om att det du & Bendik lär barnen på era workshops är bland den viktigaste kunskapen de fått i år. Ha en skön och välförtjänt vila! /Ditte 🤓

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Tuusen takk Ditte ♡. Ja vi var så heldige med det huset 😍. Veldig hyggelig at du syns det vi gjør med barna er verdifult. Håper du har en fin høst så langt!

[@gurkmeja2021]

@@Mariaandtheforest Jag kan berätta ett 'skräck expempel', från en gång när min man åkte tåg från Stockholm ner till Skåne. Mitt emot satt en man med sin lilla son. När tåget kommit ut ur Stockholm, utbrast den lille gutten helt betatt: "Titta pappa, en åker"! It became evident to my husband that the boy had never seen a field before..... Tyvärr tror jag att många barn bara lever sitt liv huvudsakligen i städer och har null kunnskap om naturen. So yep, I'm certain the 2 of you are doing a real benefaction for children! Ha en fin höst du med!

[@renatehaeckler9843]

Your videos are so peaceful and beautiful! I also sometimes get tired and just have to lie down and do something quiet for an hour or two to get my energy back. I think that's normal.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you

[@carinacantarero3274]

Que hermoso video! Transmite calma y paz y belleza. Además de la fuerza de la naturaleza! Lo estaba esperando. No te desanimes con lo que dice KZbin Gracias!! Saludos desde Córdoba, Argentina

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much

[@TheEarthyBookWorm]

Hi Maria ! I adore your videos and find you so inspiring ! Thank you for your videos 💚💚💚

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much

[@marianacaffaro]

I love your videos, they're beautiful, calming and mindful. I love your voice and your thoughts. Sending my appreciation all the way from Galicia, Spain (I'm from Argentina)

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much Mariana

[@sarahjrgensen7577]

Wauw - the waterlevels in the elv 😲😍

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Right? Its wild how much it can change!

[@mdrakibulislam7372]

Why norway is so beautiful!!!!❤ I wish i could live there!!!!😢 Love from across the globe, Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@miriamladstein4944]

Nydelig, takk Maria

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Ååå, hei

[@peaceful_tale]

Loved the video! Also, the work you do on educating children about foraging is so important 👏🏻

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you ♡

[@amydayl3294]

So BEAUTIFUL ❤️

[@stavangerflamenco5385]

Vakker film min kjære skjønne Maria. You are a gift to earth

[@Mariaandtheforest]

takk mor. Hehe, det blir vel din gave til jorden det da.

[@bearticboy9297]

the music in this vid aaah beauiful!!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I am so glad you like it! Takes time sometimes to get through all of the music and find the right one.

[@sissyrayself7508]

From the world " Hust" we get out word hustle.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Haha, that would make sense!

[@jeaniechampagne8831]

Beautiful!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thanks ♡

[@Хельса]

A very beautiful and inspiring video

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much

[@Lauretteaaa]

Hei Maria ! Wonderful video 🤩🤩Have you considered to teach you plants knowledge and foranging also to adults ?

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Hei! Thank you

[@ellenathomson7896]

❤

[@stevenmcgrid8912]

Lovely video 😍

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you

[@carolinesimmill4962]

Such an interesting and relaxing film of your time away working. I was wondering how your cat manages when you are away, does a neighbour care for him? When you are out foraging is there any danger you might pick up a poisonous berry or mushroom by mistake? I was watching the film 'Phantom Thread' last night and mushrooms are picked and cooked that look almost the same as a poisonous one. Why do you wash so many towels, are they used at the classes? Sorry to ask so many questions! Thank you, Caroline

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you Caroline ♡. He is very well cared for by the other people that live on this farm that he already knows and is comfortable with 😊. There is no danger of this when I am foraging things I am familiar with, I would never risk that. I never eat anything I have not reasearched in depth. If am not 100% certain I do not eat it or give it to others. The towels are for the paper making, we spill a lot of water in the workshops and they need it on their work station 😊. We dry them every day. I hope that answered what you were wondering about 😊

[@carolinesimmill4962]

@@Mariaandtheforest Hi Maria, he does look the most contented cat! Thank you for explaining about the plants and the towels. I always have questions and I find your films very interesting and relaxing to watch. A few miles away a group of people went into the forest four years ago and picked what they thought were chanterelle mushrooms but were jack o lantern fungus which to the untrained eye does look similar. They are still alive but the poison damaged their kidneys and liver which is what the local newpaper reported. You do have a trained eye and thank you again for your film. Best wishes Caroline.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

@@carolinesimmill4962 I do not mind questions

[@RaysForDays]

Wow, beautiful! Do you have a drone?

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I do! And I love it

[@SushyDraws]

he does have a DJ face. Take it as a compliment :)

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Haha! I will tell him

[@kundanmishra1792]

Sometimes the background music sucks there were few speed breaker but the ending was great

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I get that, speed was a tricky one with this one 😊. Glad you liked the ending

[@anna_mt]

❤😌✨

[@oyinkah]

✨☺️✨

[@katecellar]

;) x

[@Jorge_i_Norge]

I will be the first to admit is not cheap, but given the characteristics of your job, a big van will be more adequate. The major inconvenience I think beyond the cost is the distances in Norway, air trips will be faster to certain areas. If you can handle some discomfort, a small van like a Ford Transit Connect plus a trailer. It will be cheaper to maintain and more functional than a car (I am not objective, I plan to return to van life very soon.) Can't find the contact to the cabin.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I would love to have a van to travel in! And I do not mind a little discomfort. Actually we do not pay for hotel and car etc when we do this so right now it is not a problem with the costs, but it would still be so nice to have your own home on wheels

[@ShamimJahuri]

Sophisticated,childlike....you my all happiness,full pleasure.shamim zahuri bangladesh👏🌟🧝🧡👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you :-)

[@clockwork3763]

Love your videos! I shared the link to Facebook.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Awesome thank you! The video has been doing so much better lately so I am sure it helped :-)

[@clockwork3763]

Have you thought about doing shorts? It can really help a channel grow.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

@@clockwork3763 Yes, but I have not had the time for it yet 🙂

[@clockwork3763]

@@Mariaandtheforest yes time is precious and there is very little of it in a day it seems. I struggle with that daily.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

@@clockwork3763 Same!