I COULDN'T GO (and a polar bear walked by our cabin this morning) | Svalbard
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We woke up to a Polar Bear outside our cabin today!! Apart from that excitement, I have some not so exciting news, and that is that I couldn't go 🥺 !! I hope you enjoy this video and thank you soooo much for being here! ♡☕️
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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!
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But do polar bears alone or must you guys expect more polar bears when there is one out there?
I hope you're feeling better.
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That’s crazy I was just sick with the same simtons
How amazing that Grim sensed the Polar Bear and was good to alert you. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. Take care and hope you both feel better soon.
I can give you a solid home remedy, but you won’t make it or try it.
The fact that you have Beluga Whales, Polar Bears and Walrus' hanging out right outside your home is surreal! What a beautiful place!
It truly is unreal, and so amazing! 🙌🏻
God's creations❤
Wild Kingdom… how exciting (and a bit unnerving 😬)! Do you ever swim at your place or do you only dunk in when you’re out on the boat?
@@Beazle00There are actually serious repercussions for shooting at a polar bear in Svarbald. They have many laws in place to protect them. That is what I love so much about Svarbald- they protect the nature there & the residents respect it. You must be new to this channel because you would’ve already known this. Cecilia can correct me if I am not explaining it correctly.
Goodness… might want to check your facts! 🤦🏼♀️
Can I just say that your storytelling, cinematography and ability to promote Svalbard without being in your face is unlike any content on CZcams. You and Christoffer come across as extremely likable, authentic and genuinely good people. Without you, tens of thousands of us would have no idea of your slice of heaven. Your channel is a palliative for the soul - Great content as usual
Hope you are getting well. Even when you are sick you put out a great video. Rest!!!!
This is everything I’ve wanted to say! They are both SO likable, with such a calming disposition and manner of speaking. And their love for Grim, and genuine love and continual curiosity for Svalbard is incredibly beautiful to watch.
Couldn't have put it better myself...agree..
Cecilia inspires me.. My parents said if i get 50K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally
Begging...
I have to agree. You were probably the best promoter of Svalbard ever. Now I want to move there lol. How’s the Wi-Fi?
"Traveling while sick would be irresponsible." Thank you for caring about everyone, even people you haven't met!
It is so much care and responsibility! I wish everyone were so reasonable as Cecilia!
Thank you ❤
Yes! Agree! We caught Covid for the first time, at the end of June from a coughing person who must have thought they didn’t have anything contagious. It affected us like s cold would, though the fever at the start alerted us to dig out our remaining Covid tests. Positive! We didn’t test negative until 10 days later. So many “Summer Colds” this year - if they are coming on with fever & aches, it’s probably the latest strain of Covid. Stay away from everyone if you’re sick!
This! Thank you and hope you feel better soon ❤
@@Irishkevic did you care any other year if people were "reasonable "? no, just when the tv told you to
I love how the govt protects the polar bear. Gently guides him or her away ❤
The bear looked very thin 😢
Yes, I thought so too :(
National Geographic at your doorstep Cecilia, Christoffer, & Grim. Thank you for sharing your snippets with us. Fell better, both of you. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! 🫶🏻
I love how you don’t let your spoiled travel plans get you down. “It’s life!”you said. Indeed and your positive attitude will serve you well. That dinner looked delicious! Thanks for sharing your life with us!
Thank you for being a responsible human being when it comes to exposing others to your illness. I’m so sorry you couldn’t go on your trip but am so grateful you took your health, and the health of those that would have been around you, seriously!
I could cry at how responsible youre being with not traveling when sick 🥹❤️.
Much love and thank you for sharing your home and all the animals and all that is happening! Take care!
So glad you both recovered. My sister almost died twice from covid, the 2nd time she suffered from covid delirium afterwards and literally went insane...she is fully recovered now, thank heaven. Thanks for all the footage of the wonderful animals, scenery and your gorgeous dog. I was in Svalbard years ago and have some wonderful memories❤
Oh, I am so sorry that happened to you. I hope she won't have such issues again. I never even heard of a covid delirium. Scary.
Can I ask where the flu/cold went during convid times? It just vanished and people got brainwashed by the news and forgot what the flu(convid) was.
I haven’t even heard of that, that’s so scary 😢. I’m so glad your sister is ok now.
i lived in alaska and nordic skiied every day..then ibgot covid
..it took me down and yes went insane..full psychological deterioration. its so horrible..will never be thevsame
i guess im still alive.take care
So sorry you were sick! As a knitter, I’m distracted from the outside cooking, because Christoffer’s sweater is GORGEOUS.
I don’t knit, but yes- I noticed that beautiful sweater too!
And so cute with the Tractor Supply cap
I too found myself not hearing a thing he said due to admiring the sweater
Every time I watch any of your videos i feel like I’m in a bubble where I forget where I’m and forget about the rest of the world and all its problems and i feel like i have traveled all the way over there, it totally puts me in an amazing mood
Thank you ☺️ ❤
I like that you share your day even when you're not feeling shiny and sparkly, it's very refreshing!
Grim had to check on his humans, and make sure they’re safe!💖
Hi Cecelia and Kristoffer!
Gal from Seattle WA checking in. Former Alaskan. Svalbard reminds me so much of Alaska. Just loved all the wildlife in this post. But my favorite part was you and Grim laying down outside getting fresh air. He literally was looking all around making sure you were safe from polar bears 🐻❄️. He loves you so much Cecelia it’s clear. Thank you for all you post. ❤
Yes! I loved that part too!
Everything improves with Grim on the screen.
It really is so similar to Alaska! It’s nice seeing how others navigate a similar climate.
Yes..same...so lovely
Grimm is smart when there is a polar bear in the vicinity. He is quiet. Keeps a low profile.
I always think it’s funny when they say there is a chill in the air, because for those of us who don’t live in the North Pole their summer temps can also be characterized has having a “chill in the air” too 😂. We all have our different frame of reference!
I’m from Minnesota too! Cecilia you have changed my attitude as well about the cold and darker days. I have always been OK with it and liked certain things about it but now I love and embrace it because of you. You encourage a beautiful and natural way of looking at life. Thank you Cecilia!
Living in Wisconsin & watching Cecilia embracing the climate had also helped me learn to appreciate life so much more.
Interesting 3 upper midwest on the same channel!
ND here!
Yes! I am from the Chicagoland area. I started watching Cecilia last year so then I can feel more positive about the dark winters. She helped me too!
And it’s funny, cuz I am tired of the sun in the evenings right now.
I am wondering if you guys remember when they had the snow storm this past winter in Longyearbyen? Cecilia was talking about how much snow there was… I was like: what? That’s not a lot at all. Come to Chicago or more like your guys’s states- you must have a plethora of snow each winter.
@AudreyAkai I'm new to her channel.
Hope you both are feeling better. Thanks for sharing your world with us!
We want you well first and foremost. Don't worry about anything but your health first.
there’s black bears where my parents live, a mama bear and her two cubs. they actually came onto our property and hung out for a little bit.
I'm the same as you.
Lying in bed sick as a pig with Covid and missing my holiday to Portugal.
A disaster but as you say 'that's life'!
Get well soon.
OH nooooo FEEL BETTER 🧡
Just get better Cecilia we are all here rooting for you and Christopher always…give Grim a little hug for us all he is adorable!!!
The sickness is going around Southern Louisiana, too.
So sorry you missed your time with your family. One summer my children and I had just gotten over a stomach virus. We travelled to see my family, and got everyone sick. Definitely learned to give it a few more days next time!
Glad you guys are better!!
The Fauci Flu
@@kimberlylay1005
Aren’t you the funny one 👎
I had the crappy ‘C’ a year ago, and it settled in my head and sinuses too with high fever, chills - it was a horrific ten days. Sending complete healing wishes to you and Christoffer - having beautiful Grim to brighten your life is a blessing 🐾🦋
This place looks unbelievably beautiful. Words can't even describe it
I am so glad you did the responsible thing by not traveling when you are ill. Your videos have the best scenery and I love watching them all. Glad you are feeling better. Take care.
I love how comfortable Christopher has become with the camera! Or at least not as shy... ❤
I sure hope you feel better soon, Cecelia! Grim is such a good boy for quickly coming inside when the polar bear was out. I love your videos-- thank you for sharing your life with us! You have changed my attitude about living in Minnesota during the winter.
I’m literally here in the comments checking before I watch to make sure Grim didn’t get eaten by a polar bear, my heart could not take it. So relieved he was a good boy can came right back inside
How absolutely amazing to see whales 🐋, polar bears 🐻❄️, and walruses! I hope you’re feeling better. 💚
In Scotland a Fox in the garden gives most a sense of unease, I can only imagine what a Polar Bear taking a stroll past your house to say hello feels like!
Maybe the Scottish one's are a bit vicious! Polar Bear more so though.@@phillipbanes5484
I bet that Grim could smell the blood on the Polar Bear from his/her kills. Also, the helicopter was a clue too that something was “off”. Beautiful!
Never a dull moment for you Svalbardians! I'm glad the polar bear encounter turned out pretty much as well as possible. I'm hoping you both get healed up soon. I'm impressed that you managed to film anything for a video while sick like that. Thanks for being responsible and not flying while sick. I hope your village recovers soon too.
Hope you are fully recovered very soon. Hugs to darling Grim ❤
bless you for not travelling while you're sick...prayers for healing, for both of you.
You continue to enrich my Sandays. I commend you on your socially responsible decision not to travel while sick. It protects those around you, but also would not have been very comfortable for you. The wildlife in your backyard is incredible. Hoping you and Kristoffer feel 100% very soon. I've been meaning to ask, is there anything you need???? Leigh, Texas
Thank you for sharing your day even though you didn’t feel good. Get well soon Christopher, Cecilia, and Grimm.💗🙏🥰
Sorry you guys are not feeling well! Shot of whiskey and lots of sleep always works for me 😷.
Feel better soon ❤❤❤
It’s so amazing and special that they keep you all updated on it so fully and transparently. Especially it crossing safely and onward. Versus they could just say “all clear” but there’s care for the animal and the outcome. ❤️
I hope you both feel better soon! My youngest son woke up sick with covid this morning, so no school for him this week. I made the same mistake of flying with a cold and the pain took my breath away 😖
I also couldn’t hear for a week afterwards. But, as you said “that’s life”. Good health to all and have a great week🙏🏻
Polar bear said "hey your on MY LAND👍👍👍👍👍👍
I come to your videos when I need to calm my mind and see the beauty in life.
From the scenery, the background music to your gentle narration.
Thank you very much! Love from Oxford, England xx
Sometimes when we get sick it feels like our body is telling us to slow down a bit, even when we don't want to. Sending get well soon vibes your way! This summer flew by, and I am so glad I was able to follow along with you!
I LOVE that you showed so much animal life around you! Wanted to see a polar bear out there. Thanks so much. You and Christopher get better soon.
Glad you are both feeling a lot better, sweet vlog and loving the animals and Whales 🐳 💞🐾
Thank you! 😊
Close and personal with the wildlife! I have fox in my yard. The barking noise that they make is very eerie! Grim is a good boy, I’m glad he knew to go inside! Your fish looked wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Sorry to hear that you were sick and missed your trip.
It's always lovely to see these slices of your lives. I hope all is peaceful and that your recovering well!
I just love Grim he is hilarious - always living his best life!
I hope you're both feeling better! Take time to fully recover because long covid is a harsh mistress and if you rush headlong back into full activity, you may find yourself sick once again. Please avoid that at all costs.
Love the wildlife video and appreciate you sharing with us even though you've been ill.
Here's to future excursions and time with family!
That fish looks mighty good. I marvel at your way of life. Every day is an adventure. Sending prayers and hugs for your swift and complete healing.
How cool is all the wildlife? You are living the dream. Thanks for sharing, and as always, stay safe, and God bless. Love ya, Nancy
So glad you are feeling better! I just love our Sunday get togethers😊 beautiful world you share with us.
Always a pleasure Cecilia, thank you for sharing your life with us :)
Thank you so much for watching! 🙌🏻
I just never think about Covid making it so far out to you! I so hope you and Christopher recover quickly. Blessings and thank you for a video ❤
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻
Everything is covid nowadays 😂😂 Its common fly my God 😂😂😂😂
So sorry about your trip 😮. I am watching my granddaughter who has Covid (which doesn’t seem to bother a bit after the first couple of days) but my poor husband has it, also, and he sounds sick 😷 . I’m surrounded! Thank you for a wonderful video Cecilia! And to Christoffer and Grimm for being a part of it! ❤❤❤😊😊😊
If they have fivegee then they have the C.Funny I never got it working in a pharmacy over the last 3 1/2 yrs.But then I refuse all medical procedures.
With visitors coming & going & unlike Cecilia , they travel instead of staying home. Then it gets on their little island.
Hi Cecillia , sorry you have been so poorly and missed your trip to Sweden . Thankyou for todays video ,and showing us the wildlife around your cabin. Hurry up and get well both of you . X
What an amazing video with all the wildlife! Sorry to hear you got sick, feel better 🤗
You live in paradise Cecilia! 😍 Sending love to our Svalbard family.🥰
I hope you are soon fully recovered. Great selection of wildlife to see and well done to Grim for taking it cautious when the polar bear came along
Thank you for sharing. Glad that all three of you are safe and feeling better. Dinner looked so good and simple.
Hope you are feeling better . Thank you for sharing the beautiful scenery ! ❤
Sending healing vibes to both of you beautiful people. ❤
I hope you both feel better soon. I loved seeing the whales, walrus and polar bears really cool. I just have to say Grimm is so beautiful! Such a good fur baby😊. Thank you so much for sharing.
Holy moly that was amazing to see! I can barely wrap my mind around the fantastic wildlife that’s right out your back door. Im so very sorry that both of you are suffering thru Covid & I wish you a very speedy recovery! I sure wish y’all could send some of that rain cold weather down to Austin, Texas. Currently we’re on a streak of over 40 plus days over 100 degrees 😢 & no relief or rain in sight. I really enjoy watching your videos and I have absolute respect & admiration for both you & Christopher. Give Grimm a good hug for being such a smart boy & not barking.
Glad you are both feeling better! Sorry you got so sick. Cozy nites coming soon for you two- 😊
As always, my favorite part of every Sunday is when your latest video drops. Thank you for consistently great content!
Wow, thank you! 🧡
I know this was said before, but I'm living my Nordic life through your videos 💕
You and Christopher are troopers, I hope you both feel better soon!
I've been lucky enough to go to Svalbard, and it's so lovely to have found your channel. I love seeing what daily life there is like. I hope I get to go again someday.
Hopefully you both are feeling better. Loved seeing the animals you showed. ❤❤
Hope you get better soon. I've flown with a heavy cold before and the pain in my ears and head was horrendous. Stay safe and well.
Feel better Cecelia. Thank you for sharing your interesting vids and stories with us. I love it
Feel better - hope that you get to visit your family another time. The mountains there are so uniquely beautiful and what a thrill to see a pod of whales. Thank you for sharing! I am also very happy that Grim is a wise and wary animal who avoided the polar bear visit.
Wow! What a plethora of wild animals sightings! Also the vibe with the candles being lit....I'm so ready for fall. Here's is scorchingly hot and I'm desperate for chilly fall and winter weather! Lovely video Cecilia
I hope you’re feeling better Cecilia! Get well soon ❤
What an awesome tundra scenery, thank you Cecilia for sharing it ❤
Ohhh I hope you both feel much better soon! Incredible to see all those wild animals so close to you, it must be awe-inspiring. I saw fin whales and others in the Azores this summer and was blown away. I'd love to see a mushroom foraging video!!
Beautiful video, thank you so much. The wildlife around you is so incredible, and I'm glad that everything and everyone is taken care of safely and with compassion. It's how it should be. I'm sorry about Sweden and your virus, but as you said, you made the right call. I once flew with a sinus condition and it felt like someone was doing open surgery on my face without anaesthesia.
Hope you feel better soon. Glad you, Christoffer and Grim are safe from the polar bear. Way to go Grim for wanting to come back inside!! Love your videography. Never heard of Svalbard until I found your channel. It's the most beautiful place on Earth! ❤️
Glad you’re feeling better! Your vlogs are stunningly beautiful and peaceful! What an incredible life you live!!
Thank you Cecilia and Christofer for sharing with us this lovely video despite your illnesses! It is appreciated. I look forward to your weekly escapades in Svalbard. (Before you it never existed in my world)! I am grateful for you both. Please stay safe and God bless you both! ❤ Karen
This video makes me so happy, your voices, the vibes, the setting. Your videos are always the best anyway, I often talk about life in Svalbard because of what you post, thank you for sharing your life with us!
Good to see you both! Hope you get feeling better!
Love having a bit of Christopher speaking in the videos. And love to see his cooking skills. Fantastic video with beauty of the place.. just wow
Your videos are always amazing….and Grimm always makes me smile. Thanks for sharing…I can only imagine living in such a place.
Hope you’re both feeling better 💕 the sweater Christopher was wearing was beautiful. It looks to be hand knit
Rest and feel better soon 💕
So sorry that you both got Covid. I’m glad you are getting better. Wow such excitement all the different animal sightings. Always look forward to seeing your videos. 😊😊😊 stay safe😊😊😊
Take it slow, Cecilia. You don‘t want long covid. Best wishes that you two get better soon!
Love your videos so much. The nature where you live is fantastic - whales, polar bears, walruses, foxes, and reindeer all in one day, wow!!! Also, thank you for thinking of others and not getting on your flight. Think of how much better the world would be if we all looked out for one another like this.
Wow that was a bit of an adventure glad the bear safely went on its way have a wonderful week 😊
Hope you feel better soon, your videos are magical, sending best wishes to you, Christoffer and Grim, I’m looking forward to your polar night videos, I love the Autumn & Winter too , Take Care 🥰
I absolutely feel sympathy for you with COVID! I had it a year ago, and it's miserable! Thank you for not contributing to the spread of the sickness to others by traveling - especially on an airplane. That shows how much you care about the well-being of others. You will get to Sweden! I actually had to cancel a Polar Bear Photography Expedition including a trip to Svalbard thanks to COVID! I appreciate the Polar bear, walrus, whales, and reindeer photos and news that you post. Feel better! I truly enjoy your stories and your amazing photography. One of these days I will be able to travel to your glorious part of the world. Until then I will continue to enjoy your videos!
Cecilia is just Living in the heaven ❤
Glad you both are feeling better. Such excitement in Svalbard with the polar bear sighting, not to mention all the other wildlife. ❤❤
Wow, what a busy morning around there 😅. Good call on not traveling sick, its just not worth it. Hope you guys start feeling better soon!! Have a great week!!! ❤
I'm so glad you are both feeling better! Covid is not a comfy good time 😅. It's impressive you were able to maintain such a positive attitude!!
Sorry to hear you guys have been sick. This is the first video I’ve seen this summer. I’m honestly so jealous of the climate there when it’s been 100 F here for 3 months that I just can’t!😂I’m gonna get started on my backlog when Fall arrives. Hope you guys get to feeling better soon. Elderberry tea helped me. Y’all(I’m from the south😂) get well soon!
Who needs a TV when you have scenery like you do. Also, an amazing amount of wildlife. Hope you both feel better soon.
It's so sad to hear your poorly, hoping it will pass soon, but you are living in the most amazing place ..thank you for sharing your home with us, it is always so lovely
I hope you guys feel better soon. Grim is such a good boy to ask to come in. I'm pretty sure my little dog would try to fight a bear lol.