The social media adventure of Santi and his grandfather began just one year ago, when they published on Instagram the first photograph of the trip that they were going to undertake together at that time. Both had decided to do the Camino de Santiago for the third year in a row, and they set out to share it with anyone who wanted to follow them.
A year later, his Instagram account already reaches almost two thousand followers, and his story of love and mutual admiration has captivated us and we have decided to share it.
A grandfather-grandson relationship that has moved us
Jaime is 79 years old, and as his grandson Santi explains in one of the videos published on his Instagram account, he suffers the typical ailments of the age, such as lumbago or hip pain. But far from "sitting on the couch to watch television" - as the boy says in a funny tone - Jaime does not hesitate to put on his boots and make the Camino de Santiago with his grandson.
In Babies and more A tribute to grandparents, the only people able to stop time Grandfather and grandson have lived this fascinating experience four times, although it was not until last year when they began to immortalize their trip with photographs and videos that reflect their effort and special union.
For this grandfather, one of the opportunities he has been given to travel with his grandson is to have more time to talk with him, laugh and enjoy together. For Santi, who has ADHD, the Camino de Santiago has also been an excellent escape route.
Neither the rain, the cold, the heat or the tiredness have succeeded in stopping this endearing couple, who already have hundreds of kilometers traveled and a huge suitcase of emotions that they will treasure forever in the heart.See this post on InstagramThree years!! They are great!! #abueloynieto #elcaminodesantiago #buencamino #tdah #caminofrances #caminoprimitivo #caminodesantiago #
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See this post on InstagramThere are no more handsome pilgrims on the Camino. Courage today! #caminodesantiago #elcaminodesantiago # caminodesantiago2018 #ultreiaetsuseia #ultreia #buencamino #caminofrances #abueloynieto #teechodemenos
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We invite you to explore your Instagram account, because His photographs and messages are a real inspiration. Personally, I am left with the mutual admiration that their eyes give off when they look at each other, as well as the strength and tenacity of this grandfather whose life lesson will surely remain forever in the heart of little Santi.
Traveling with grandparents: a plan that feeds the soul
How important it is for our children to spend quality time with their grandparents! And it is that the grandfather-grandson relationship is one of the most beautiful of which we can witness, in addition to providing great benefits for both.
For children, grandparents are their great advocates, those who pamper them when they visit and those from whom they can learn many things, thanks to their life experience. And for grandparents, spending time with their grandchildren is synonymous with energy and joy, as well as helping them prevent cognitive decline and improve their life expectancy.
In Babies and more Five good reasons, according to science, why it is positive that grandparents take care of their grandchildren If this summer you have the opportunity to connect grandparents with your children, do not hesitate for a second! If both parties want, and the grandparents are well to care for the children, surely The experience will be unforgettable.
