The Cuban grandfather, who recently touched hearts on social media with his reaction to receiving his U.S. residency, has shared how he arrived in the country. In a video uploaded to TikTok by @iliana_aguilera, the charming senior answered a user's question about whether he had crossed the border.
"Grandpa, there's a lady who wants to know how you came to the United States, a comment, how did you come to the United States?" his granddaughter asks.
"It was tough, crossing rivers, hills, and rough terrain. It was really hard, but don't think it was easy, it wasn't easy," he recounted, without providing more details. However, in the comments on the post, the young woman noted that he did not cross the Darién Gap.
Before this video, the gentleman had shared what he would do first when his dream of returning to Cuba comes true. In the video, he clarified that he has a sea of people waiting for him and revealed that he would like to visit everyone and arrive by surprise, "quietly, without anyone seeing me."
Key Insights into the Grandfather's Journey and Dreams
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Cuban grandfather's journey to the United States and his aspirations to return to Cuba.
How did the Cuban grandfather arrive in the United States?
He mentioned that the journey was very tough, involving crossing rivers, hills, and rough terrain. He emphasized that it was not an easy journey.
Did the grandfather cross the Darién Gap?
No, according to his granddaughter's comment, he did not pass through the Darién Gap.
What does the grandfather plan to do when he returns to Cuba?
He plans to visit everyone who is waiting for him and wants to arrive by surprise, quietly without anyone noticing.