THE REALITY OF 24 HOURS of SUN | four months of Polar Day on Svalbard, near the North Pole
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The reality of living with non stop daylight is wild! We have FOUR months of Polar Day here on Svalbard, and it always feels quite strange to have the sun shining bright in the middle of the night.
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About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 6.5 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!
I can't imagine living somewhere where it's either pitch black or the sun shines 24 hours a day. My anxiety and depression would be off the charts! But hey glad it works for you!
Iâd have to agree with that, but it must be such a interesting experience, and itâs such a beautiful place to live!
@@lilafranklin8910 oh I definitely agree with you concerning it's beauty and what an amazing experience it would be to travel and see it all! I just couldn't do the whole living there thing! Lol
It aint that bad to fair.. But it does mess up your sleep schedule and days feel longer in the summer then they do in the winter. No depression though.
I moved to Sweden from Croatia, and the winter months are rough for my anxy and depression for sure. Even though it's not the area where it's full on dark the whole day.
But yeah, if you're prone to it and not used to the dark, it triggers the mental health issues for sure, even with the extra vitamines
I live in northern Alberta Canada and the sun doesnât set until 12am and rises at 230am. Itâs very hard
As someone who is terrified of the dark, and who has no problem falling asleep in broad daylight, I canât imagine anything better than a polar day. The scenery you showed at 1AM at the beginning looks like heaven on earth.
A polar night would be hell though, I feel like I could actually die.
Almost heaven on earth. If it was 30 degrees, I wouldn't have more wishes for my entire life. đ
as a person with depression, I can not imagine anything better than 24-hour sunlight.
same, my depression and anxiety hates night đ©
I totally agree. We live in SE Michigan and the winters are so grey and depressing. There is something about the sun when spring comes along that just melts all the sadness away. I would be outside all day/night.
Exactly. I'm thinking i should go there to reset my brain or something.
Not for me. 24-hours without sunlight would be the worst, but I would feel so sleep deprived if it were light all the time. I imagine that it would mess with your sleep cycles/melatonin. I think thereâs a reason balance is important, but to each their own.
Always remember to supplement with Vitamin D. But make sure it is a vegan one. Erin Janus made this short five minute video about the wool industry here on CZcams. I also saw the mistreatment of sheep with my own eyes on a wool farm. Not worth their suffering. And we still can be healthy and look out for our mental wellbeing
That water is sooo still! Almost like a mirror! Stunning.
It was unreal! đ
We call that glass calm.
Surreal
Would LOVE to see you take a walk through town at 1am! What does the main town look like at ânightâ??
Due to illness, my circadian rhythm is non-functioning. I can sleep in total darkness or glaring sunlight and sleep very well. Svalbard and I are a perfect match except I can't leave my four cats behind. You are looking stunning, Cecilia :)
Awww Grim and Fenris "working" is to cute. The glasses suited Fenris extremely wellđ€â„ïžâ„ïž Can't imagine living in constant daylight for a few months, but I definitely enjoy coming home from nightshift in daylight right now.đâïž
I have blackout curtains that work really well, but sun can still peak thru so I ordered some blackout film to put on the glass. The two together make my bedroom perfectly dark so I can sleep during the day. The colors in the video today were so soothing and tranquil.
Yes. The colors of the sky, water and landscape blending, so fresh and cool.
if you have one, you can also utilize an interior room (no walls near the outside of the building) that doesn't have windows as your bedroom.
I don't think I could tolerate 24 hours of sunlight for 4 months! I have the opposite of seasonal affective disorder in that I prefer short, dark days. Summer depresses me!
I'm totally opposite, I thrive in spring and summer
Same for me. Plus, polar night is shorter than polar day on the North Pole (opposite on the South Pole), so even if you hate the polar night, at least it doesn't last for as long as polar day.
I agree, intense sunlight depresses me.
Me, too.
winter depresses me but i hate teh sun being out without clouds but also like long days lol
Cecilia your life is so simple yet so complex and marvelous⊠your morning coffees outside have to start your day off the best⊠thanks for bringing peace in this chaotic world. Xoxo
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I have been twice in my life in the North of Sweden in the summertime so I have an idea how it is to have light 24 hours a day. But this place where you live it is something extraordinary, I think you must have a lot of self discipline to make it in Svalbard. I admire you!
Greetings from Greece!
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If you recorded an hour of the sounds around you - ocean, birds etc. I would totally listen to that! and then when you are on the boat - I'd listen to an hour of the boat just bobbing up and down the water lapping on sides while I work :-)
It would be great asmr.
Sounds of Svalbard.đ¶đ€đŽ
When I experienced polar day, my biggest problem was getting a good nightâs sleep. Despite using blackout curtains on the windows, I just could not get to a deep sleep.
Same. It was a really weird feeling.
Yeah it definitely is a bit difficult, especially in the beginning!
Living in Australia, it's winter here, I'm in my snuggly pjs in front of a fire, and your infectious enthusiasm warms me up and makes me smile đ
You get so excited by the little things in life, and that's how I feel. Like a kid on Christmas morning, but every day! I love itđ
My friend just surprised me by visiting home after 2.5 years in aus, Iâm AMAZED how cold it gets there in winter. I think most people here would assume your winter is in the 10âs, canât imagine Aussies in front of a fire đ
@@BethyCaraBethy haha, it doesn't snow where I am, it's 16 degrees Celsius and I'm in front of the fire. We don't know what real cold is đđđ
@@BethyCaraBethy Yeah it does snow in some states. Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia, especially towards the top it isnât that cold and is kinda like summer. But towards the Botton of the country it is cold
@@kellywaldeck5323 itâs exactly 16 today in south England (its 9am) and thatâs considered warm enough Iâm considering shorts for the day.
@@kellywaldeck5323 đ Iâm from the Midwest part of the United States it gets freezing cold here during the winter, no Aussie would survive winters here thatâs for sure
I live in Chicago and one thing I love is the longer days, being able to enjoy a meal out and its 8:30 and the sun is still out. Although in Svalbard I think I would definitely need the black out drapes and the melatoninđșđžđ
I live in Finland so I know how it feels when sun sets just for a few hours and when the sun comes up only for two hours but I still can't imagine how it would feel if the sun would be up for 4 monts or not comig up for many monthsđ€Ż
Finland north gets 55 days of darkness while the south gets 6 hours of daily sunlight. The sun orbit is what tilts and your location/altitude determines if you see the extra sunlight or darkness. Nothing canât make the earth tilt đ
The entirety of Finland is actually extremely far north. Even the southernmost point in Finland is at 60N latitude, and doesn't even get proper nautical Twilight in the summer solstice, like most of northern Europe.
As someone whoâs a bad sleeper and whose mental health strongly responds to sunlight and darkness, I donât think I would enjoy living there⊠at all. But itâs so cool to see!
Itâs just smart to have Grim and Ferris show at the commercial time. This is the 1st time I watched the full commercial.
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Here in southern sweden, trelleborg specifically, the sun sets around 11 pm and rises at half past 3 in the morning which is already a weird feeling but I can't even begin to imagine polar day/night
That view is amazing. I can sit out there and enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and just watch and hear nature. I don't know how I would manage 4 months of constant sunlight. I do enjoy my sleep.
I am stoned and looking that calm view at 1AM⊠I canât imagine the amazing feeling of actually looking at that in live while a good bud of OG kus
I love hearing the "tippy taps" of happy puppy feets in your videos.
We were in the upper peninsula of Michigan recently and we definitely noticed the extended daylight, it was throwing all of our routines out of whack. I was making dinner at like 8-9pm whereas in winter I'd be winding down for bed by then.
Fenris and his glasses!! đđ„°
Cecilia! You are so lucky to have two big cuddle bugs in your life! Glad you got your boat in the water! You should be able to have some more adventures soon! Say hi to Christoffer for us! OBTW, never give dogs grapes!
I wondered about that, but it looked like a giant bloob.
Hmmm love your nails color! I think i would do great during the polar day. I sleep more hours during the day than nighttime. Getting up in the morning has been the bane of my existence. I want to, but always fail. I feel most energized and efficient from 7pm to 7am. & love when Fenris is there â€
Same, I'm such a night owl and love our summer's long days. Our country should have two time zones so where I live we are an hour behind in daylight, thus our day starts an hour earlier and ends an hour later. Because we are also more west where I live, in summer our daylight ends at around 20:30. I am more energised at night too but I can't start cleaning the house etc. it will wake the others, my husband just doesnt get it because he is the opposite. My mom told me I was like this since a toddler.
The next few vlogs with Grim and Fenris are going to be so fun. I am also very excited for this yearâs boating vlogs.
I hope Fenris gets to go this year
I'd love to someday spend a month there in summer, to experience that midnight sun. So fascinating! I'm sure it would be so weird coming from where I am (traditional seasons, longer summer days and shorter nights, but still have 10hrs of night!).
That is just the coolest. Gosh, I love the puppy. I know he's happy to see the sun... What a breath taking view you have. Thank you for sharing... It's like crawling out of a cave you've been in for a season. You've stayed amazingly upbeat and positive during the darkest of days. The lessons you share are so vital...
As a nocturnal and introvert bean, i wanna live here. I feel like this is the perfect place for me.
The colours are stunning and the clear sharp air makes for beautiful shots especially the snowy mountains across the sea.
I definitely think I could handle polar night better than polar day! Although I really hate winter because of the insanely short days and I love summer for the longer days, I can still get myself to sleep properly during the summer and it's easier for me to compensate for my sleepiness in the winter ! I'd for sure be the same with constant sunlight... awake constantly haha
Those 2 pups are the cutest ever. Another beautiful time of year on Svalbard. Love getting to experience this magic through your eyes, Cecilia. â€ïžâ€ïž
Another beautiful Svalbard moment đ Thank you, Cecelia! Such a fantastic way to start the morning here in West Coast. I see the notification for a new video and right away I have to make coffee so I can settle in and enjoy it properly.
The first time I went to Sweden it was the end of June and I was jet lagged so I woke up at 4amâŠlooked out the window and it was fully daylightâŠas a CanadianâŠthat was a super weird experience lol. AlsoâŠthe way you speak to Fenris is the way I speak to my kindergarten students and I love it.đâ€ïž
Although I guess it would depend what part of Canada you're from... Some Canadians might find it normal! ;)
â@@AndreaS-xp6op Yep it's light at 4 am in the summer in my part of Canada.
The extremes that you live in are truly fascinating, watching it one thing, living it must be quite another !!!! Thanks so much for your videos and all the work you do :)
Hi Cecilia, it's great seeing you enjoy your slice of paradise. I know how you feel, it reminds me of when I lived on a mountain and was so refreshing when spring came to melt the snow and hearing the birds sing again while the air was crisp and the Sun felt warm on on my face in the morning.
Polar days reminds me of when I used to work third shift and would get out of work in the morning during daylight and I'd have to force myself to sleep.
So great to see Fenris back, he's so beautiful and loving just like Grim... Both so adorable đđ
Cecilia - your videos bring me a sense of calm. I could never live in a place with so much darkness in the winter nor all that snow and cold đ„¶. However, itâs so fascinating to experience it through your videos. Thank you.
It looks like you cut layers into your hair and it's beautiful! *typing this mid video in case you mention it and I am just not there yet* I was just reaizing that I think the main reason I am so enchanted by your life on Svalbard is because of it's simplicity and richness. Not having a million choices is breathtaking. Having so much wild nature and animals is magical, but simple. There are no theme parks, there are no shopping malls, there are not a million decisions to make, traffic to navigate through or chaos around every corner. It's blissfully simple, yet ultra rich with sensory experience. I love that so much. And your Grim (and Fenris) is adorable, your Christopher is adorable and YOU are adorable! I love getting glimpses into your life, even if it's just watching the northern lights or enjoying the warm sun. I try to drink it all in and imagine I'm standing there too. (omg Fenris in glasses!!! LOVE!!)
Thank you once again! You seem to capture all the splendor that is Svalbard. đ„°
This video was so soothing. Watched it after walking my dog this morning; such a lovely way to cool down from the walk (it's already over 70 degrees F here before 6 AM).
I'm so glad I tuned in today! I felt like I was right there with you enjoying breakfast on the deck! YES! Do more breakfast on the deck and take us with you! Savour those quiet moments listening to nature, taking in the beauty of your landscape with your senses....you do that SO WELL, Cecelia, and are just a natural at communicating so we can take it also virtually. Can't wait to see you out on the boat, with the whales, soon. Enjoy each and every day....even at 1AM in the midnight sun đ đ
I could relate with that. I spent a week in Iceland at the end of June, which is much more south than where you are, and I always felt tired because of lack of good sleep. Even though we had good blackout curtains, like you said my body felt like it should out and about. I think I can deal better with 24hr darkness than brightness. Still, Svalbard looks absolutely amazing. Great video.
You are always so happy and it is contagious in a big way!!! Love your videos!!!! I do not miss any of your videos. Svalbard is just GORGEOUS! Keep them coming! Love you. â€ïž
Wow. This is really impressive. I have never seen that before! How beautiful your view is and how special that is during the night. What a wonderful special feeling that must be.
Such a fascinating place to live...if I were younger..I'd be coming that way.
WOW! What a difference it looks like without the snow! Still it is beautiful there!
Hi Cecilia. Great video. Difficult to imagine polar day. Great to see it through your eyes. Thank you.
The view!! OMG!! Absolutely stunning! I could on that deck and stare out into the sky all day. Wow.
I am from Singapore. It is an equatorial country, but there are endless tasks and errands, and I often feel I can use a few extra hours of daylight. And I am one of those who can doze off even under bright sunlight.
Better than National Geographic
Thank you so so much!
beautiful skyŰ seaŰ wild life everything... also Grim is so funny never gets enough of snow!
Ahhhh, this is one of my favorite videos you've gifted to share with world viewers. It is awesome, this special land you live in!!! To hear the returned birds and your ocean so near is beyond dreams I never had. You have opened up for my deep appreciation a world I never knew existed. I love you. I love utube.
From Indiana in the USA.đșđžđđ
I need info on all your comfy clothes. Especially the outfit when youâre sitting outside. You look so relaxed and cozy!!!
These two days are Stunning,
The Light, the stillness of water and wind, just amazing
Thank you for sharing polar day experiences. We visited northern (continental) Norway last June 2019 and experienced polar day for a few days
It would be very difficult to go to bed when it's so nice and sunny out, and you have amazing views like that! The Svalbard landscape is just stunning!
I enjoy this time of year in Oslo, Norway the most. Long daylight as well. Not 24hrs but 18+hrs. Dont want to think about the winter long nights :)
đšđŠ it must be so hard on your body? Your mind to have to adjust to all the different seasons. And the seasons there are drastic there. Yes Cecilia not easy at all
In theory this would be my dream; my personal heaven đ„°. I hate winter where I am. in the middle of it, there's only 8hrs of sunlight, and those 8hrs are spent at work. I need light to feel happy. I even have artificial mood light to mimic the sun for the winters. I could never live in 24hr of darkness!!!!!
I love Grimm and his buddy Fenris! They bring us so much love.
I totally understand your love of magical Svalbard, Cecelia. I love snow, clouds, cool weather, rain and night. Here in Denver, I'm one of the minority who rejoices on rainy days. We have more sun than Florida! I'm so happy for your life there. I think I'd prefer the polar night to the polar day as well. Would be great fun to visit mid summer when its 95°f/35°c here. I'd LOVE to spend a Christmas there. Blessings on you, Chris and your floufhoundsâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
Think you have the most incredible view with your breakfast nook, jealous! Thankyou for the incredible video as alwaysđ
I felt the sound of the Ocean, the stillness, in the core of my being....Wow, deepest peace, I could fall asleep right now.
It is gorgeous. What a blessing for the opportunity to live in such a majestic place.
âšmidnight ramblings with Ceciliaâš
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Wonderful Cecilia, great video! The scenery is so beautiful,,,! The dogs are lovely, and now you have to recharge your batteries , winter is so long,!
The water and surroundings look so peaceful.....I can really see myself sitting among all that beauty.I know the time zone and days and nights will take time to get use to..but I woould love to expirence living there...Love the video
Your story telling is wonderful...your very knowledgeable, and you live in such an incredible part of our worldđ
I was laughing so hard at Fenris in the glasses!!! Too cute!!!
Ah, this video is the perfect one with all the glory of Nature, your ever inspiring natural self, and of course the joy of both Grim and Fenris, thank you! My ancestry is part Swedish, and my son and I visited our friend in Norway about 10 years ago; he got to go on a side-trip to Sweden too. We are American, but my son is on an extended stay in Armenia right now. I am going to send this video on to him as he is in Yerevan experiencing the summer heat of 90+ degree weather, and maybe this will cool him off! I sent him a link to your channel before, and he enjoyed it...but we both are great big dog lovers, so he will really love to see Grim and Fenris in this one! đ
Cecilia, absolutely spot on explanation of why the seasons occur
Fantastic XXXX
Absolutely Beautiful, đ»âïžbreakfast outside, love it. An the landscape you get to see is amazing. Thanks again for sharing , stay well.đ
Looking forward to boat season! I loved your videos from last year! So cool how you guys can fish so much too!
Stumbled upon your channel where you documented the polar night and now to see polar day is WILD. It's so cool to see this when you're used to it being light during the day and dark during the night! Sending good and sunny vibes from The Netherlands
Thaaank you for being here! đ
I live on a very busy street between the freeway and the hospital. I'm not sure what quiet is like but I would love to experience it! What a beautiful place đ
favorite way to start the day, thank you for these beautiful views âșïžđž
knowing your'e seeing the same sun everyone over the world is watching it rising and setting.
thats takes "on top of the world" to a whole other level!
I like your Midnight Rambles with the dogs. Thanks for sharing Cecilia!
This would make life easier on night shifters a little bit I bet đ during the polar day at least cause they wouldn't have to work in the dark all the time. I would for sure need some blackout curtains to be able to sleep in those conditions.
It looks so peaceful there. I love it- đđ
Hi Cecilia! Grim and Fenris working with glasses on his adorable face was sooo cuteđ. He was totally cheesing for the camerađ€. Looking forward to boat trip videos. Iâm also happy to see you getting your energy back. Take care and say hello to Christoffer.
I work night shift. Iâd be fine with this. It is beautiful there. I live in North Carolina in the US so I donât think I could handle as cold as it gets there in winter, but def would be a welcome cool summer. Too hot here already đ„”
Sat outside a bar with the sun shining. Absolutely bliss
I love watching your videos, their so cool and you are so cool too and funny. Thank you to share with us your daily life, and those incredibles landscapes đ
The extremes happen so quickly there, you cope so well with them too. Iâd imagine it takes a robust person to do so.
Beautiful video. I think I would be okay with a full day of sun. I always want to nap at 9amâșïž. Fenris wearing glasses! Too adorableđ. Looking forward to seeing boating videos soon. Sending lots of hugs and love to you, Christoffer, Grim, & Fenrisâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
đ€Ș crazy changes so fast, I'm in awe still 7 years on hawaii Island, I understand! mother nature is beautiful
Fenris, great name. Very 'Norse mythology '. But he's a bit too cute to be a snarling giant wolf đ
Thanks for sharing, lots of helpful information for my upcoming holiday đ
I experienced that when I was in Iceland. It was so weird when I was having a drink in a park with my sunglases on at 12AM, I had some trouble with sleeping but a eyemask did help a lot
Omgoodness I can just imagine how good and fresh that air is!!!
When I lived in finland I only needed a few hours of sleep in summer but winter made me depressed and constantly sleepy. The summers make the winters worth it though I LOVE the midnight sun
Cecilia, greetings from Wisconsin in the US...I'm so happy to have found your channel! You are an absolute ray of sunshine! I too have really low Vitamin D and was put on a prescription of 50,000IU's every week for 8 weeks. Scary thing is I did not find that it helped me. Anyway, thank you for sharing your beautiful pup and Svalbard with all of us!đ
Such an amazing place always enjoy your videos cannot wait for the boat trip with Christopher đđ
Aloha from Kilauea Volcano...Cecilia..you make Svalbard a dream.. your videos are amazing..and your commentary..
Cool, I would like to experience it.
You getting exited about 11° made me smile. It's our winter and 12° and I'm freezingđ
Hi! Iâm from Norway, and I have learned so much about Svalbard by watching your videos! Thank you for your videos, keep up the good work! đđ
If you're from Norway you should go to svalbard
Use your airline miles before they go away, same point requirements as inland domestic Norway!
amazing! i have watched a lot of your videos they are brilliant love it. i will have too come and visit at some point! keep up the good work xxxx
Wow!! Thatâs amazing!! But so gosh darn beautiful-thank you so much for sharing đ„°đđ
Great video I enjoyed it can't wait to see more soon greetings from Canada đ