What is it really like living here? | Cabin Winters on Svalbard | an island close to the North Pole

[@feeradowsky6323]

Your videos are so calming to watch - it’s almost like taking a break from everything that is happening right now and just zoning out... I love it! ✨

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

I'm so glad you enjoy them! 🙏🙏

[@GiladGur]

I totaly agree with you. I feel that Cecilia manages to pass the atmosphare of the place via those videos.

[@kekelaward]

You should check this lady out too. From Romania. m.kzbin.info/door/Dlr4jJsG3eQxUWGv3-3UMw

[@amstergal]

Yes! Her video is so calming as you say, warm and cozy fire, her coffee....Grim ❤️

[@daniellefortune9021]

@@kekelaward thanks for the share!!!

[@zazollo]

I live in the far north of Finland and I’m really happy to see so many people interested in the Arctic way of life, often because of channels like yours. I think the Arctic is the most amazing place on earth by far. I hope to visit Svalbard some day and experience all my favorite things even farther north ♡

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Ohhh I still haven't been to finland, but have been longing for it for a long time!! The arctic way of life is magical 😍 I hope you come visit Svalbard! :)

[@chloemeow9456]

The north of Finland is AMAZING as well! :D

[@masterofpuppets5072]

You can if in your part of the world I'm all the way in American I would love to live there

[@annenoir9409]

Greetings from Estonia. I consider myself in a tropical country now 😝 I love her videos, so calming

[@sally8432]

You are so fascinating. I’m 40 in a few years and my dream is to see the northern lights. Could you maybe do a video on how a tourist could come and see them. The best times, where to stay, how we get there etc?

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Suuure! Thanks for the video idea and for watching 🙏🙏

[@claranora2617]

I’m 40 next year and I’m going to Tromsø to see them. I hope you get to see them too 😊

[@hd99888]

Northern Lights have been on wish list forever!! I hope one day I get to see them.

[@handisandi7246]

You are my new favorite youtuber vlogger! I love the peacefulness in your stories. Simple things, no diamond rings

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Awww thank you! 🙏🙏

[@cristinailonacighir6858]

Exactly!!! Same feeling here!! I absolutely love your voice, the music you choose for your videos and all in all your beautiful and interesting life up there!! Hugs from Germany 🥰

[@masonlilly9945]

Loved your latest video,where you are just setting there,drinking coffee, and talking to the camera. You have such a relaxed and pleasant way of speaking, it's just like being there with you.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Aww thank you! I'm so happy you enjoy it 🙏

[@joshuamoore8560]

I imagine that, to some, living on Svalbard feels much like being a colonist on another planet (in the good, adventurous sense.) I would feel like a space explorer every time I leave the house!

[@Biomirth]

During Covid it always feels like an adventure going out. I mean, that sucks, but honestly it's true. Will stinkypants breathe on me without a mask? Will the traffic light let me cross before these pedestrians crowd me? Can I actually yell at the people who cut in line in the grocery store of the 'race I'm not'? Who knows? It is doubly dangerous but doubly exciting. Hey, when you're stuck inside most of the time, going out is just exciting full stop. This comment will seem quaint in 2023, but see, we knew it even now.

[@SpaceCD]

Absolut! Jag skulle känner samma!

[@lisam799]

Is it not scary to walk alone out there in the dark polar night if you meet a polar bear? Or does the dog warn you before the bear comes closer?

[@mcgovern123]

Random question! I don’t mean to sounds so materialistic lol but whats it like ordering things online? Do many things not ship there or does it take very long or? Love your vids and your dog!

[@iscwrt]

most likely just a huge import tax.

[@motolover5697]

@@iscwrt Check her other videos, no taxes there! Just higher shipping costs.

[@dezbriel9981]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure her Prime membership must be off the charts expensive. 🤣

[@mem9563]

I enjoyed the darkness in Alaska more than the midnight sun! People thought I was crazy but the constant sunlight exhausted me. The winter is way prettier in my opinion ☺️

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

We 1000% feel you. The midnight sun time of year is madness and soo much harder 🙈

[@enryiggins2878]

I can appreciate that. I’m easily overloaded and sensitive to light. I find darkness and storms so soothing and comforting. I’m often asked if it feels depressing, but it does not to me. Just calm and comforting.

[@herenow6953]

I've just found you and subscribed - it looks absolutely beautiful there - I'm going to enjoy watching and learning more about life in such a unique and beautiful spot - I'm in the UK - we get long days in the summer and long nights in the winter - so have maybe more of an idea of what it would be like, but I'm already craving spring this year - today we had warm sunshine for the first time and it felt wonderful

[@StefanievdVelde]

Thank you for another beautiful video. I have always been affected by darkness. Originally coming from The Netherlands, I suffered many darkness depressions. Moving to Sweden in 2013, I learned to cope with darkness but still stayed mostly inside during the darker hours... until I found your videos. I now find myself outside more and more during the hours the sun is down, even seeking out those hours for walks. Thank you for giving that to us.

[@tedkiraly3566]

I really enjoyed your “fireside chat” video and suggest you consider ending more of your vlogs with one. I don’t recall seeing any woodland areas in your videos. Where do you obtain firewood? Also, I watched some of your older videos and remember one called cabin tour. You mentioned adding an addition to the cabin, any updates on this project? Stay well and safe, looking forward to more videos! 😎

[@rayrayrayrayray79]

"I'm ready to see the light" I love that quote.

[@stasya183]

You are the main reason people love your channel so much :-). You shine through the darkness of the polar night. Having experienced living behind the polar circle I totally agree it is all about the positive attitude & being able to see things for what they are. Miss seeing Northern Lights. Take care 🤗

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Wow, thank you so much 🙏🏻 I'm happy you enjoy my content! 😊😊😊

[@professionalpainthuffer]

It's so cool that Svalbard practices old, old traditions surrounding the sun. It used to be that every culture outside the tropics had rituals and festivals celebrating the return of life. Now, only a handful.

[@travis303]

So, since it all has to be shipped in, is buying enough wood for the winter pretty expensive?

[@paulschlick811]

Your life is a continuous example of what I call “cocooning” where, for example, we are out in the harsh, cold elements and then walk through a door and are surrounded by warmth and coziness-like in a cocoon. It is my favorite feeling, whether it’s in a warm tractor cab in a cold, dark, fall Iowa farm field or surviving a white-knuckle drive through blizzard-like conditions, plowing into the driveway, and struggling into a warm house with roaring fireplace, warm and safe listening to the wind outside. It is why I watch your channel and also people who winter camp in hot stove tents. Thanks for the warm feelings.

[@amstergal]

Paul, exactly, cocooning! It's my favorite state of being and why perhaps I don't seem to mind winter... and can maybe identify with Cecelia's cozyness and life in the Polar Nights of Svalbard...

[@kasperbruunkristensen9522]

Hygge is the Word

[@paulschlick811]

@@kasperbruunkristensen9522 Hey, exactly! Had to look it up, so I learned a new word! Might just have to host a hygge gathering at the fireplace. Thanks, Kasper!

[@kasperbruunkristensen9522]

@@paulschlick811 you are very welcome 😊

[@amstergal]

@@kasperbruunkristensen9522 Yes!

[@mattsullivan1563]

I stumbled on your channel yesterday and I love it! As someone else said, your stuff is like a calming meditation. Thank you!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Awww thank you!! 🤩

[@CeridwenHafMorys]

I love the fact that Grim's Patreon is the highest. Hehe

[@Oceans5april]

I’ve had to step away from all my social media’s for a while because my stress level. But yours is the one I keep watching because it’s so calming and peaceful. Love your channel so much. ❤️

[@dayandnight8805]

I want to see a night out in Svalbard . Drinks ...friends.....or a concert of some sort. Night life so to speak.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Suuure! As soon as our corona precautions are loosened, I will do that! 😍

[@dayandnight8805]

Yaaaaaas.......LOOKING FORWARD TO IT. Stay amazing. And keep vlogging.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl You still have covid fascism, way the heck out there, near a year later? It's insane enough in Canada and most places, but I somehow thought they'd leave you alone out there.

[@SyndiLee]

I hope we wont lose our wonderful content here on youtube while you're focused on Patreon..I've had that happen with other channels I followed. They focused more on the patreon to make more money and we received less and less youtube updates. :(

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Nooo, of course not! Will continue to post juust like normal on here. Patreon is just for those who want some extra content and support my content creation! 😊😊

[@SyndiLee]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl I hope I can afford it someday hehehehe

[@fastfreddy80]

Hello from Northern Michigan U.S.A. It is interesting that the winter temperatures in Svalbard are not much different from Northern Michigan. We regularly see -30C at night and -10C during the day. The coldest I have seen is -45C. We also often get lots of snow measured in meters (feet here). I do miss the northern lights, we used see them all the time, often they would be quite brilliant. I would have a serious problem with the darkness in Svalbard though. I have a hard time with the winter darkness here.

[@Biomirth]

Some people truly have 'seasonal affective disorder', so don't take it personally if the long nights get to you. You may simply be pre-programmed to hate that. There are some ways to mitigate the effect if you can't move (UV lights and etc..). Don't knock it until you try it. The effect is real, as are the mitigations.

[@fastfreddy80]

@@Biomirth Thanks, I work at home so I get up early and work till noon and go out side and play for a couple hours to get some sun then work in the evening to finish up the work day. I take extra vitamin D3. Still I don't realize how down I get until Spring comes.

[@purseypurslane]

OWne more comment/question: How do you keep the polar bears out of the village? Is there a fence around the perimeter? what's to stop the bears from coming in?

[@checkyourfacts6457]

No fence, nothing stops them except their fear of humans, lights and buildings. A well adjusted polar bear eats seals, roams and avoid humans. Of course some desperately hungry or young confused bears may search for anything to eat - so trash management etc is important. In the videos on this channel you may have seen "no guns" signs on doors to buildings. That is of course due to that whenever leaving the center of the village a gun is required by law.

[@dronedruid153]

What does small talk consist of in Svalbard if you don't talk about the weather?

[@dndragoi1]

Norwegians aren’t known for their small talk 😁

[@dronedruid153]

@@dndragoi1 It's interesting that Swedes would small talk but not Norwegians.

[@NathalieTravelMuse]

I am SOOO curious - I imagine polar night / midnight sun really messes up your circadian rhythms. Is that true? Do you have to take anything to kick your rhythms back into a normal routine?

[@terrycarlson2064]

Hi. Why do you import firewood, when there's a coalmine in your backyard.

[@missheniki]

I imagine it’s because coal is a dirtier fuel than firewood.

[@CallieMasters5000]

But for such a small population, I wonder if it matters what they burn. Like when she pours her toilet water directly in the sea, it is not a lot

[@berberizm]

@@CallieMasters5000 Please shut up omg -_-

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

Coal requires much higher temperatures to burn correctly and even then the by-products in the form of gasses and ash are filled with all kinds of crazy chemicals. Coal can have things like sulphur and mercury in it, and you would not want that condensing from your chimney in the cold weather outside your house, or fouling the inside of your hearth. A multi megawatt power station can spare the power needed to run scrubbers and coal pre-processing to ensure a complete and cleaner burn.

[@suzannelardeux9018]

@@AndrewTubbiolo talk in English please 😊 😊

[@nikedoesthings]

I don't know if it's been asked before or answered before, but I wondered: Do you do your nails yourself or do you have someone do them for you? Would love if you answered in a Q and A or, in case you do them yourself, show us :) Also, I've been on wintersports with my nails done, not even that long, but it was quite annoying in gloves, don't you experience this?

[@shopper6451]

I agree, do you do your own nails?

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

We have a girl that does nails in her home, so I go to her 😍 I don't have very long nails during the snowmobile season but my gloves are huge so that is fine. I just easily break them when strapping up the sled and stuff like that, so shorter nails for snowmobile times 😃😍

[@anutamar]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl oh yeah! have always been admiring your nails!

[@lesthan3]

I was thinking while watching that y'all must live more long term. I'm in the northern hemisphere, and it is currently 22c/72f (and I hate it... 13c/55f would be more typical this time of year) and we have 11-ish hours of sunlight. It rains every once in a while (We need more! I am tired of the wildfires!), and it definitely gets hot! 43c/110f in the summer isn't unusual. But for most of us, I would say our lives are lived in weekly increments. Mondays are like every other Monday, come rain or come heat. Now, I am sure you all have work, and housework, and other things on a rotating schedule. But it seems that with midnight sun and polar nights, it would force you to live more long-term, to not get wrapped up in the repetition but to appreciate the now and celebrate change.

[@julieenglert3371]

I live in Australia but when I was a teenager (forty years ago) I spent a year in Norway as an exchange student. I really liked the winter in Norway as it was a time when people can hibernate and make themselves cosy inside. I found the snow very peaceful. I also liked the snow because people can go skiing in winter. 👍 Maybe part of the appeal is that it was so different from Australia. 🤔😊

[@nata3467]

I wish I were the type of person who could handle all the darkness...but I definitely can not. So I will be an armchair visitor. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Then you can watch it through my videos haha! :) thank you so much for watching!

[@tcumming123]

I think there's a reason there's alcohol rationing. Many arctic regions have alcoholism problems.

[@annikaflues8659]

I'd be soooo afraid of bears all the time!! How do you live with that constant danger? Have you already had a close moment with a bear?

[@blueboats7530]

You can see a close encounter that she put on a video a year ago, go backwards in her video list to the second one she posted

[@karolakivilo5004]

I am so mesmerized of the weather conditions and people living there, that is soo interesting to me! What crossed my mind is that you must be one of the first areas where climate change is actually starting to change things up for your everyday life. How do you experience that, what are the changes you see and need to take in consideration? Here in Estonia we rarely have a winters full of snow and cold. When I was child about 15 years ago we used to have a "cold-holidays" at school when the temperature dropped under -30 degrees Celsius. Now there is rarely a minus degrees during winters. That is really messing up agriculture and growing crops, the gardening tips that my grandma used are not working any more so well.

[@nadinestaal9812]

I think it's not very environment-friendly to live in a remote place like that, where everything that you use/eat has to be shipped from so so far away. Not that you say so, or that she does not care, but that would keep me from moving to such a place like that, no matter the beauty

[@karolakivilo5004]

@M S Yes, I read it too but didn`t remember if it was exactly about this or other place in Norway. True, sadly that is too much expected and accelerating with feedback loops that we haven`t known yet to take in consideration.

[@lidewijvos]

@@nadinestaal9812 I guess if you shop at a regular supermarket anywhere in Europe products are shipped from far away. Most people will not eat local foods. Even half of our fruit and vegetables are imported, especially because we would like to eat them year round. Same goes for rice or other products that we simply do not grow here. I suggest you do some little research because I think Cecilia is living more sustainable than the vast majority of Europe or the US...

[@karolakivilo5004]

@@nadinestaal9812 I agree with you, I also couldn`t do that when I wasn`t born there. When I think about it more then in a way living there might not be even much more burden for envirornment than other places. Estonia still get bananas, avocados, strawberries from Brazil/Spain and all the cheese we produce is exported and cheese we consume is imported from Denmark or so, which is absolutely unwise use of ressources. Therefore I have a perspective that people using ressources for necessity is not a problem we need to tackle though, when there are crazy amount of energy wasted just for fun, luxury and comfort that makes us sick. I had this conversation with coworker the other day, as I am working in environmental NGO in system change project, and we admitted that we need to work out how much we use, where does it come from and for what we use energy and when this is not solved, the other actions are not worth tackling yet. Thank you for pointing it out, that is very interesting to talk about for me :)

[@nadinestaal9812]

@@lidewijvos But she does not have the choice to shop for local foods. And many other things. Most people in Europe do. I'm not trying to criticize her, I'm just saying what I think. And I can tell you that I did my research.

[@Italianabroad]

I follow some KZbinrs (all expats) from the mainland Norway and they keep saying how depressing those dark months are and how people get sad during those months... and then there is you who say it’s beautiful 😅 I’m very surprised, but I feel I wouldn’t enjoy that, I like the sunlight too much 😊 when I went to Oslo it felt so weird to see the sun so low during the whole day. I really like your channel and follow you on Instagram and TikTok! It’s very interesting and very enjoyable. And Grim is absolutely a beautiful dog!

[@CalebGuedesReed]

Hey Cecilia! I'm a journalist working on a story about Svalbard and it would be amazing to get an interview with you and ask you a few questions! Love your videos so much.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Hiii! Suure, send me an email on [e-mail] 🤩

[@555pghbob]

Would you two have any interest in doing a live chat , allowing others to ask questions as well? It just might add some dolour to your story, Caleb. I would love to ask some questions!!

[@LudwigVanRyan]

Thanks for sharing all of this! I think I would miss trees too much if I lived in Svalbard.

[@BookSuburbia]

Wow, I live in Los Angeles and today NOVEMBER 14 we reached 93 Degrees. NINETY THREE DEGREES FARENHEIT. In NOVEMBER. FALL. I live vicariously thru ur snowland videos Cecilia. I could never live in the artic (mostly cause I was raised above the ecuator, and lived all my life in sub tropical temps) BUT, I love so much your videos. I love the fact that YOUlove ur life there. I cannot imagine wearing a winter jacket in summer. People here wear that gear when temps drop to 60 degrees 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@purseypurslane]

Cecilia thank you for taking us into your home, your videos are getting better and better - though I prefer less music and more natural sounds -- but I find your love and enthusiasm for Svalbard very uplifting! I agree with kathryn west wondering why anyone would thumbs down -- your videos give us a glimpse of a very unusual place! Don't let anything discourage you -- your fans appreciate your videos, do them more often!

[@MarkSaiger]

I understand living in the darker weather of winter. And I understand when the sunlight starts to come back. Now at my age, I have decided to spend winters in the Florida sun... But I also know how proud we feel to live in "tougher conditions". And I love "the Blue" skies. Great Vlog 😊💙👍🌴

[@emma-ym6fx]

one of my favourite parts of january-march where i live (canada!) is slowly noticing that the days are getting longer and that there's more and more sunlight every day. the peak of winter for us usually means about 8 hours of sunlight (typically from 8am-4pm) and once we pass the winter solstice, it's always a lovely time for me to be grateful about the return of the sun! i can't even imagine how wonderful seeing the sun is after MONTHS of darkness!

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

I'm Canadian too and I count down the days to the winter solstice. I often have some sort of dinner to celebrate it. The shortest day of the year means the days only get longer and brighter from then on. About a minute every 2 days, at first and then faster after a month.

[@Mark1JT]

Nice perspective on living in the polar region. It was always a great time of year to see the sun again in the Canadian arctic. That cobalt blue looks amazing. What type of wood stove is that? I've searched through your other videos but haven't found much. It's a nice design that allows for a good view of the fire itself. I'm looking for an efficient wood stove for a cottage currently.

[@laurencephilomene8377]

Omg I’ve been watching your videos for a while and it’s so cool to finally see the sun come back slowly!!!

[@JonasUrban]

Good video, nice impressions and explanations about the polar night. 👍🏽 Btw I noticed that you missed transferring the temperature in °F at about 1:20. 😜✌🏽

[@NVI2309]

Love your videos. I grew up in the Russian tundra, 350 miles away from the coldest place on Earth, Oymyakon. Now, live in Texas, US. Love your videos, miss my tundra greatly.

[@bethbryan1722]

Love your vlogs! The image of Grim bounding over the snow as you were going to chop wood is wonderful. He is a star! Keep up the lovely images.

[@trevorwilliams2455]

WOW , I just love your videos! Great work! Was wondering are you far from the "world seed vault" , Have you ever went to there,might make for a good video for your channel?

[@lindabennett8315]

I always wanted to experience the polar night. That’s how I found you. I live in BigBear California. It’s a ski resort about 70 miles from Los Angeles. Altitude is everything. We have 4 season.

[@deannemccollum2650]

Where does the firewood come from??

[@janadawn68]

You are always so optimistic and I can tell you love your life, Cecilia, that is so wonderful. That little bit of sunlight is beautiful and I would think it’s so exciting after the darkness. Thank you for sharing your morning and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Give Grimm a hug from me, he’s great🧡. I’m excited to watch the changing season through your eyes 😉. Hugs from Kentucky🧡🧡

[@user-eg8pv2om7j]

Having log fire to keep warm in -30°c hundreds of miles away from the nearest trees is a little crazy, yes ? All that coal up in the mountains.....

[@sarahk5724]

Inspiring video! Svalbard sounds absolutely fascinating. I really like your positive vibes👍 Thanks for sharing.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you for watching! 😃😊

[@HiOctane62]

Are you Swedish or Norwegian? My ex wife is Swedish. We got married there in her church. I’ve been there like 10 times. Liked it there. Your very attractive. Love your channel and learning about your town/village.

[@pamelaharper547]

You are so very talented. I am enjoying your videos. Grim is awesome!!! It is so refreshing that you have a great mindset whatever happens. We all should. We are all blessed for sure with the many places we live. I am a permanent fan!! I am looking for the next video. Thank you for all you do. Be safe!!!!

[@mecsp]

I love what you are doing and how you are living. Thanks for sharing part of our life. I'm a RC priest living in San Francisco's Chinatown but have visited Alaska numerous time and love it, BC and Yukon Territory, love the darkness, and the silence. I'm 74, young at heart, but now I need to live Vicariously through others. Thanks again for sharing.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so much for watching! 🤩

[@Tamil69973]

Nice video how much 1.month expensive there all visit travel

[@angeladianne4654]

This is a year late, but I really enjoyed the slow-mo’s in this one! Especially slow-mo Grim! I may have watched him in slo-mo twice ❤️ 😂

[@riaj490]

Hi how r u ?im from india . How I come to there becoz Svalbard very nice place ,I like that..🌹🥰pls help to me ...

[@thatdudeinorange2297]

At first when watching your videos: No way to lve in 2,5months of constant darkness! But living here I am with 4 months of shitty weather where there's weeks on end with just a gray sky then it might be better not seeing it at all. Also when its below 0°C its brightens up even when dark. So obviously the snow's gone now and its +5C 😞 Want snow and -degrees!

[@MsJay1282]

Something I would love to do again. I grew up in Alaska and lived in Qaanaaq Greenland for a year as an adult so I absolutely understand everything you were describing, nothing else can relate. That first light after 4 months of darkness is something I will never forget. Great content and thank you for sharing.

[@nmozes1967]

Love your videos I feel like you and Grim are my new friends! Happy the Sun is coming back for you. How did you get in to Social Media? Did you got college for communications or photography? You are very talented with editing.

[@fishbone2921]

The pictures of the cabin with some lights on in the dark look so cozy.

[@elizabethball4954]

Thank you Cecilia for another informative and really soothing video. Love your nails! 😁x

[@ladymc2021]

Is there a P.O. Box we can send you anything from America if we want? Love your videos and truly hope to visit one day❤

[@margiedaniel894]

Wow! I’m the first one here 😀. It must be exciting to start getting some sunlight again Cecelia

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

😍😍😍

[@mariacarrasco6394]

Your videos are very useful for me! You make me feel so calm! Happy , while I take a coffee sharing the same in the distance!! I wonder myself why there isn't a Sky resort in Svalbard?

[@robertmorrison107]

I really want to visit many towns in the arctic by sailboat. Unfortunately, I believe that means summer or late summer to avoid the risk of spring ice bergs or fall ice lockin. This misses the northern lights though. Any advice? Air plane the only choice in the winter?

[@debiseltmann7341]

Now am waiting for your videos with the blue skys!💙💙💙💙💙

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

It's only getting brighter from here on 🤩

[@debiseltmann7341]

Am just loving the light/dark environments, as a newly retired 12hr nightshift nurse (40 yeara)--I totally relate to this!! 💯☺

[@cjpiper2420]

How do you get your firewood?

[@GiladGur]

Don't worry. I loved your videos during the dark period as well. I'm looking for the next onces. What about the water tank project? When do you plan to start? I was thinking...You live so close to the water. Wouldn't it be better to install a watermaker? Is it very expensive? If you go on with the water tanks. Where will you get to fill them up from?

[@tommmarree3689]

Are there any hospitals in your town? What happens if there is a serious medical event-and where do they take you (what country)...liking the channel..

[@athollmcnicoll256]

At least you have Grim as company in case an exploring Polar Bear happens along and as you state in March, the festival of returning light lifts your spirits. Cheers Cecilia for sharing and showing us the Northern Lights which in my lifetime so far I have only witnessed 3 times so must be fascinating to watch night after night, weather permitting?

[@oompa76]

How do you get firewood? I understand that there are no trees there

[@platys]

My husband had the same question. I watch for the artic, he watches for Grimm :)

[@Virago-1100]

Hi Cecilia, where do you get your firewood from. I mean it's not that much forrest in Svalbard.

[@chiane1968]

You may have set a record for thumbnails showing two handed mug holding. I'll check with Guinness, but I think it's easily yours.

[@riaj490]

I am looking for job also there...Resturant field Any idea friend ...pls reply me

[@shane8792]

I arrived at your channel from a KZbin recommendation and have throughly enjoyed all your videos. Well done KZbin 🤩

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Yay! Thank you! :):):)

[@graemescott8825]

I'm assuming all your firework must be shipped in? Is it very expensive? Is there reason people wouldn't use a solid fuel stove that would burn coal? The blue is amazing! It must be an incredible time.

[@Ren-ns3lo]

Everyone says the same thing about your video that they are so calming and peaceful. They are. They are like therapy for me. You have truly hit on something special when you can bring this feeling into our live during such stressful time in the world. THANK YOU! Oh and thanks to Grim too! He’s the best.

[@camiskool8]

love your vids!! Been watching since 1k! thx for uploading frequently! 😍

[@joannescholes3742]

I HAVE WATCHED ALL YOUR VIDEOS🌹❣️. G R E A T! THANK YOU, CECILIA!❤️🙏

[@michadybczak4862]

I always thought you buy the wood so nicely chopped ;D... It turns out, you must do the chores like we all do :P.

[@ms.inspiration385]

A sun Festival 🌞! I love that! I continue to really enjoy your videos. You transport me to what seems to be another world 🌎!!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank youu! 🤩

[@glendacarroll4477]

I would be crazy. The men in white coats would have to take me away. I live in Oregon and I am waiting for the sun to set at 6p.m. and then later.

[@DK-mc1yr]

I HATE the cold...so not sure why I love your channel...LOL!

[@JB91710]

Wow! Your videos have come along way. Both you and the equipment. I love that stove. Back some cookies in the oven!

[@KK-lj1ew]

I absolutely adore your videos! I love travelling and Svalbard is on my list now (hopefully we can travel soon again). I have been wondering about few things. If women get pregnant there, do you (I mean not you, the doctors lol) have the equipment to monitor the pregnancy there? Do you have the possibility to have a safe birth on Svalbard? PS! I LOVE Grim!

[@ThePapaMike]

Where do you get the wood from? Are there trees on Svalbard? Why don't you use coal, given that there a coal mines on the island?

[@monicapastor812]

Hi from spain!really love your live...

[@bindythecat1528]

Hi Cecilia! Your house is very close to the body of water. Are you concerned about flooding?

[@woodyneil2744]

Hi Cecilia, what editing software do you use for your videos? Enjoying watching the life you lead and the scenery is beautiful.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

I use final cut pro! Thank you for watching! 😍🙏🏻

[@woodyneil2744]

Thank you, would love to visit Svalbard one day from the UK..especially when it’s possible to travel.

[@michellethiel9515]

Really appreciate your videos 😍 like how your living going on also your brave dog.

[@martinaantoniou647]

I love your videos, they are so relaxing to me.. ❤️ Keep on sharing your incredible life on Svalbard!

[@Borderlinegoldenretriever]

Is the wood stove your only heat source?

[@starshuskies4040]

The sun's coming back! Love your videos! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@roysimpson9711]

I think that you are an amazing young woman .It must be in your DNA to be able to adapt to that way of life I think it's a beautiful place but it can be harsh Also I know you are a kind person by the way you love Grimm I love your content

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Aww thank you so so much! 🤩🤩 It means a lot!

[@annehornby592]

You have some good thing going on in svalbard 👍😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@novacacciotti6217]

Hello from Ottawa Canada! Discovered your channel a few weeks ago and really love your videos

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy them! 😍

[@petalsfall9994]

u need to watch alaskas last fronteir

[@mamadujalloh5168]

Hi,Am from Sierra Leone and I want to travel to svalbard but my problem is am confused... please tell me how to get to svalbard?.... It's only by getting Norway transit visa?

[@aliaguerin1266]

Yes

[@jenaya_laila2442]

Love your videos and I am looking forward to your February and March uploads..😊

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Yaaay! Me too!! Can't wait to film all the beauty! 🤩

[@MariaMarkoulidaki]

Except for the fire, what other type of heating do you have? Air-conditioning?