Grandmother walking with kids as a way to build both relations to each other and to the places

Grandmother showing grandchildren the landscapes

Text and drawing by Frits Ahlefeldt – FritsAhlefeldt.com

In the old days people would often hold their vacation close to home, taking a small wagon and walking along the beach is one of them. I met this old lady on a wide beach, walking with her grandkids along the sea.

Every night they would sleep in a small tent, and along the way they would share stories, explore things the sea had brought to land and get to know both the landscape and each other much better

Keywords: landscapes, grandparent, children, hiking, walking, coast, coastal, family, free range kids, beach, illustration, thrive