FIRST DAY of Polar Night | Huge Grocery Shop | Svalbard 

I keep forgetting it's polar night, halfway through I'm thinking "wow she really gets a lot done in the evenings" 😂

I think the funniest part is the “I went to America and I came back with this adorable bag from Tractor Supply.” 🤣

As a New Zealander it blows my mind that you guys get kiwifruit grown in New Zealand all the way up in Svalbard. That kiwifruit has literally travelled the world to get there!!

Svalbard is so magical. I'm completely obsessed with the lifestyle, and the absolute beauty.

I love how Cecilia can switch between English and her native tounge with such ease...i so wish i was bilingual

Cecilia! Have you considered including a calendar in your merch line? With your incredible photos of aurora, icebergs, the animals, etc? I'd snatch one up in an instant! :)

Love that you took out some time to give that older dog some much needed lovin ❤ Elderly dogs have my heart 🥺

Omg that white faced husky in the cafe just melted my heart! What a sweet bot

OMG Grimm "power walking" alongside the car was TOO cute

Something very comforting about your winter vlogs, it allows me to embrace the winter months to come and my chill out vibes to kick in. .

I love how Cecilia’s videos are filled with dogs and coffee. (I’m actually more of a cat person, but I like doggies too.) I don’t know if I could face pulling all those groceries down in a sled in the dark cold snow and putting them away. But that’s why I don’t live in Svalbard 😜.

as someone from Brazil where I literally get mangos and avocados in my backyard (and I live in a 700thousand people city), I'm really amazed to see how great is the variety of foods in your supermarket.

I don't know why grocery shop videos are some of my favorite. You guys have mostly the same stuff we do but it's still cool to see what the shopping experience is like there.

It’s so interesting to see that the prices are considered extremely expensive. The granola here in the USA would likely be around $6-8 a box instead of $3

It's amazing to have this supermarket basically a stone's throw from the North Pole. I used to live north of the Arctic Circle - about twice as far from the North Pole as Svalbard. That extra 1300 km really puts things in perspective - Svalbard is truly at the doorstep of the Pole. And the scenery - especially the northern lights - are simply magnificent.

I live in Canada and first of all I was really surprised at how warm it is there!! And of the items I saw prices for, most were fairly comparable or even cheaper than what I pay here. I was also surprised to see the good quality of produce...nice bananas, and nice, big avocadoes!

IDK why it's so fascinating to see ppl grocery shop in another country. It just is! Putting the camera on the trolley is a good idea. Trolley Cam 😅 Love the transition from semi-dark to pitch black during your polar night ❤ It's heading towards summer here in south-eastern Australia, and we're experiencing a LaNina weather pattern, so it's getting icky and humid, with ridiculous amounts of rain in some areas.

"I think we're done now. I don't think we need anything else...-ooooh🤨🤩" Is literally me every time I go shopping 🤣❤

Thank you for your generosity and showing us an intimate look inside your daily life and sharing your culture. This is delightful to watch and wonderful to connect with others so far away through basic needs! I'm enjoying your channel very much thank you

Hi! Im not sure if anyone have asked about this before but i would love to see chrismas preparation in svalbard. Because the place itself is already magical ❤️ From Malaysia 🇲🇾

Cecilia, you have such a wonderful combination of beautiful videography, vlog and daily life, and interesting information about that gorgeous area. The videos feel simultaneously comforting and inspiring, and I can't be the only person who somehow feels like you are my friend even though we've never met :)

It’s 1:08am on Monday morning Here in south Australia. Im home from my night shift and this is how I relax. Your videos are sooo calming. It is a dream to be able to visit your beautiful village one day and an even bigger dream to be able to live there.

I live in Oklahoma and I have never seen anything like this before. Definitely bucket list visit. Absolutely amazing places like that exist.

We have alot of Scandavian residents here in N. WI. USA. Our Church just had a Scandavian Dinner last week. Lutifisk, meatballs, rutabagas and carrots, peas, red potatoes, lefsa, rye bread, herring ,pickled beets, with tapioca pudding topped with lindenberry sauce and a Krumkaka cookie. Lots of butter..... Along with the Scandavian bake sale we made $5000 for the community charities. Many Dale of Norway sweaters worn.

can't deny it, I was shivering watching you leave the front door open while you finished getting dressed

A coffee shop with dogs. Sounds like heaven to me. 🐶 Sorry you were sick in America. Hope it's not something we did. 😀. Feel better.

I live in Florida. Before inflation took hold I could spend 400 a month on groceries for 2. Currently it has become 600. I’m in love with your pantry. When my little pantry is full I feel happy and secure. Enjoyed this blog.

These Polar Night videos are super cozy and lovely to watch. I would absolutely love to live somewhere like that - can't think of anywhere I would rather be. The grocery prices shown were actually quite similar to what you'd find in my medium-sized Midwestern (USA) city, cheaper in a few cases. That was shocking, I was sure things would be higher since everything has to be shipped/flown in. Very interesting.

I absolutely love winter here in Finland. So good to relax and wait for the snow to come. I am a night time person and love to walk around our local forests and take pictures of Aurora and stars on cold clear nights. We don't get as much darkness as you guys but still enough. My father moved from England to live with us after my mother died. It's going to be his first winter here so hopefully he copes with the extreme temperatures and darkness.

Cecilia -> super happy about reusable grocery bags. Me -> I wish I had that much serotonin lol

I live in Alaska and it’s so interesting to see how our lives are similar in many ways. 469$ on groceries isn’t too much at all considering where you live! I spend a similar amount per month for two people. Love your videos!

I love your fairy lights! Makes your home look so cosy 🥰

I’m just so fascinated by your life during polar nights! Also, this is the story of my life while shopping “I think we are done now…we don’t need anything else………OHhhh!!!” 😂

Cecilia showing her true colors taking the time to give a elderly dog some love 💕

Anyone else rewatching all the Polar Nights vlogs because you just want it to be winter again, and you’re tired of the heat? I am so drained from these 105°f/40.5556°c days. My body is OVER them, and wants to cold back.

I love how open and honest you are about finances and kids. As an American I wish we did the same. Love the way you and your man think ❤ sending you lots of love from nyc

I live in Alaska and although our winters are not as extreme as yours as far as darkness goes, I can relate to a lot of your experiences. Your perspective and joyful outlook really encourages me. It challenges me to embrace our unique living conditions and celebrate them. This will be my second year watching your channel. I just love it! My husband and I hope to visit your country one day as tourist and enjoy all of the restaurants and coffee shops you show. ❤

My favorite part was the old dog in the coffee shop. So sweet! Reminded me of my old dog!

I'm from Palm Springs, California where the temperature averages between 100-110 degrees. I really enjoyed watching this. The snow ❄️ looked so cozy against backdrop of night. I loved the shopping trip as well. Thanks!

Hey! I have a suggestion? Run a 200' length of 3/8" steel cable from front door to car park, and rig up a pulley system...hang a wooden sled to put your groceries in, and then you can lower them down! If you add a $200 Front bumper winch to the rig you could pull UP the items to the truck!!

Your fridge is so clean. 😊 your life is so cuddly. We just had a blizzard here in Saskatchewan Canada. Winter is cuddly as long as everyone is home safe.

As someone from Atlanta, I found myself feeling anxious that their groceries were gonna thaw out while visiting in the village 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

I just went grocery shopping this weekend and complained about paying $4.50 for 5 avocados. Our grocery bill was $172.00 and we will shop one more time just before Thanksgiving. We spend roughly $400.00 - $500.00 a month in groceries for the 2 of us. I shop the sells, buy close to expiration date as well. Love going shopping with y'all.

What a cozy looking house ❤

The instant trust in that dogs eyes at the Husky Cafe when you petted her speaks volumes. You’re a really wonderful person 🙏🏼 Animals know.

I love Cecilia's attitude. Here she is not feeling well and still going about her day smiling and with purpose.

That dog you greeted when you walked into the Husky Cafe looks just like my late dog D/BO. On my sons fourth birthday, he walked into my sons room, gave him one last nose poke, and literally went to heaven on the side of his bed. It was one of the worst things I have ever experienced. Not to be a mood killer, but I just felt like sharing.

also loving the polar nights from a distance..... super cozy but not sure how I would fair.... keep them coming....living vicariously through you both!!!

Hello from Vancouver Canada! 👋 Clocks just changed which means sunset is around 4:30pm now, which is something I usually dread, but your enthusiasm and optimism about polar night (something I admit still sort of sounds like hell to me) has made me more open to trying to embrace this cold cozy season. 😊

The lightest part of your day right now is absolutely beautiful 💙🤩💙

I just want to say that is so fun being able to speak Swedish as well because it’s fun to hear what you say like ““ behind the scenes😂

I'd imagine Grimms fluff swept up would make good kindling lol. You guys definitely need to strap a go pro on his harness and do a day in the life of Grimm. My dogs heard his barking and were just watching his every move. It would be so cool to see your world through his perspective! I'm a dog mom crazy dog lover. Does that show? Lol.

These vlogs are fascinating to me. I love how you live in extreme conditions and are right at home 😊

I feel like Grim's barking at around 8:45 is him saying "Absolutely not, you are NOT leaving me again" 🤣🤣

I LOVE your home! So cosy inside, and that view!

I was also amazed by the variety of selection in Norwegian supermarkets.

I find winter nights to be cozy. We light candles and the fireplace, have warm and soft blankets, and cook comfort soups and stews. Today we came off daylight savings time and the sun will set at 4:56 pm tonight. (MN)

I can appreciate your affection for Salvard and appreciation of the deafening quiet. I don't know of I could adjust to 2 months of no sun.

I'm not sure why or how this video popped up for me, but I am really glad it did. I totally agree with previous comments on how you can switch so naturally from English to your native tongue and back again. I am definitely in for watching more videos and joined your you tube family :D I have to say your dog is adorable and it melted my heart when you went into the husky coffee shop and the old dog was sat by the door, what a little sweetheart. I would have struggled to leave. Looking forward to watching your video adventures and finding out more about your part of the world. Absolutely fascinating - take care :) :)

this is my 2nd polar night with you, and im so excited to experience it with you by watching your videos. as always thank you for sharing your life with us all we appreciate it. polar night is just stunning and so special ❤

Thank you for letting me be a fly on the wall! That was the coziest video ever! 😊I hope you feel better soon. Grimm seemed very happy to have you home❤

So glad to have found your channel and thanks for sharing your life with us. I have always been intrigued by folks who choose to live in remote cold places. I am a Jamaican living in Canada and struggle with the cold! You are helping me to embrace a different way of living!

Thank you for sharing your daily life with us. I live in the total "polar" opposite climate. I live in southeastern Georgia, USA. We are a subtropical climate with 10 months of summer. Today we had a 116 degree Fahrenheit heat index due to the high humidity here. The actual temp was 97. Earlier this week, we had a 116 degree heat index on a 92 actual temp day. Your toes sweat the minute you step outside in sandals. In closed shoes, your feet area already sweating. Winter comes sometimes for a few days in December with extreme temps in the 20-freezing temp of 32. Winter is more a January/February thing, but even then it can be 50-70 degrees with 90s by April. I love seeing your community, daily life, and culture. Please keep sharing.

I’ve been dealing with extreme anxiety over the last few months, and your videos give me so much peace. Thank you 🙏🏻♥️

I found your channel about 1.5 months ago and so glad I found you before winter. Your vlogs are simultaneously gorgeous and cozy. It's like a hug and hot chocolate 😊

It's cozy to have a full fridge in the winter!❤

The scenery looks absolutely breathtaking. We all hope you’re doing well. Keep doing the things you love. May God bless you and your family.

2nd polar night with you :) Following from Finland, where I’ve lived for 14 years, almost turning into a zombie every December. The darkness is very difficult and it feels heavier every year. I hope will get some excitement about winter by watching you :)

Your vlogs really help my anxiety. There is a calm and peace to them and they help me get through the darker evenings in the UK. Thank you ❤️

you have such a lovely heart. it is so sweet watching you love on that older dog at the cafe.

I absolutely am not usually a fan of winter but Cecilia makes me wanna enjoy it 💓

Thank you for sharing with us! Cecilia you are so uplifting and happy all of the time! You, Christopher and Grim are living a wonderful life!

I was shocked to see the Tractor Supply bag! hahahahaha I just went there today. Its my favorite place to shop. I saw Target bag too! Anyway I loved this video. I love all the dogs shown in this episode sp the senior dog at the coffee shop. Please give my hugs to Grim. Your husband is way too cool. A man with few words. Deep. YOu really matched. 🎭

I like how everywhere has dim lighting inside 😊 or at least it looks like it's dim not bright and searing

I’d love more Grim content (or dog content)! How you exercise them, keep them healthy, bathe/groom them, breed them…also are there working dogs on the island? Vets? How to dogs cope in all weathers & with the wild animals/birds? Grim is such a good boy.

16:36 Ceci: I don't need anything else. ✨ Oooooo✨ Picks up a bowl and shows it to chris Chris be like: 🙅🏻‍♂️ Ceci: * puts it back * it's dangerous 😬 Love these small scenes 😂😂

Amazing. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

I loved seeing the Target shopping bag- I’m American living in Belgium and it made me a bit homesick.

I could not handle complete darkness at all. In northern Canada the sun rises at 9 am and sets at 2:30 in December. I hope you feel better soon.

Your accent has a touch of Irish to it, its fascinating to hear. Its dark here in Ireland around 4.30 but only lasts until January ☘

I just stumbled onto your page. Absolutely fascinating and such a gorgeous place!! I’m born and raised in upstate NY, about an hour and a half north of NYC. I literally almost swallowed my tongue at your grocery prices. You made me feel so much better… thank you for that!😂😂 My weekly budget is $120.00. That’s had to remain the same even through our country’s inflation nightmare. Prices have pretty much doubled in the last several months. For examples… milk was $3 a gallon now it’s just under $6. Eggs were about $2 a dozen now $5 & up. Fuel prices have more than doubled which is one of our biggest issues. Thank the lord we use our wood stove to heat our entire home. I actually love it and wouldn’t ever want to change it. There’s something about that kind of heat. So comforting! We do have a furnace (we use it in spring and late fall when we can’t use our wood stove because it’s just too warm) but… kerosene is over $9.00 a gallon now (from roughly $3). My husband cuts and splits all our firewood every year. We have about 25 cord cut and split right now and have 2 loads of logs (that need to sit so it can be used next year) that will also be in the neighborhood of 25 cord when he’s done cutting and splitting. The wood was $600 a load and has since gone up to $750. My in-laws are next door to us and that wood heats both houses from late fall to spring. I’m binging your channel now…

I can hear my mom yelling from two towns over to close the door. 😆

Sounds like you had the flu which is going around. So glad you’re better and back with Grimm!

I can imagine polar night being nice and cozy for a couple of days, but after weeks of darkness I would probably blow my brains out. If you can survive that, I salute you

The matching pajamas are so cute! I hope you’re feeling better!

The quality of your video always amaze me, your truly one of the best creators on RU-vid.

The darkness, snow and lights looks so beautiful like a postcard .❤

You and Chris are two amazing people along with Grimm. Be safe and God bless in your weather. I am happy to see your videos

New subscriber...love your videos. Very interesting, funny and just comforting for some reason!! Ps I love how you spent so much time with the older dog!!

i love that you can already sense a christmas vibe on svalbard😍✨

I’ve been following you for quite a while. You make amazing videos! I adore Grim and I think Christoffer is very handsome the way he is a bit shy on the videos although he is starting to relax. I can’t blame him, I would be the same way. You are the perfect couple. Svalbard is magical. Thank you all for sharing! Cant wait for more of Cooking with your mountain man!

I a, smiling from eat to ear watching happy Grimm ❤️❤️he is clearly so happy to have you both back ❤️

So cozy ... I am already looking toward polar nights this year! ❤

I just came back from Svalbard and your video is very relatable now! I heard of Svalbard when I was little, reading "His Dark Materials", but never really considered visiting. I only considered visiting after watching your videos I think! Longyearbyen/Svalbard was beautiful. I had to keep reminding myself where I was in the world, it was so unreal and dramatic. We even managed to see the northern lights before the weather turned more snowy. My friends and I all got sick on our last day, the same day you said you were sick at the beginning of the video! :D There was so much more we would have loved to do in Longyearbyen, we will have to come back - maybe we can experience Spring/Summer next time.

I just watched a video about Svalbard, and they said that all the locals leave their cars and homes unlocked in case someone has to make a quick escape from a polar bear. Also that Svalbard is the only place where anyone can work and live without a visa. Are those facts correct? So happy to have found your channel, it’s so interesting! Thank you ❤️

So glad I found your channel! It’s beautiful where you are! I love Norway! Haven’t been that far north yet but I would love too!

Grimm is so happy you are back. He's so cute 😍

Glad you are on the mend. Grim looks cute as ever!

Winter nights or polar nights are indescribable splendor, my friend

I´m OBSESSED with your polar night content 😍😍 thanks for sharing your life with us 🥰