When you’re young, it can be easy to believe that getting older means no longer having fun. On the contrary, the consensus seems to be that the older we get, the better we understand ourselves, what we want, and what we need. Plus, it’s a lot easier to not take everything so seriously. That’s why, in many ways, life has only just begun for friends Ellie and Sandy. Together, they went on a trip around the world… and they did so in their 80s!
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Without any children in their homes and both of their spouses gone, life for Ellie and Sandy suddenly looked a lot different. Luckily, that’s when the two met and became fast friends. Their love of travel took them around the world. And, in a twist neither of them saw coming, folks online love to follow their adventures. Take a sneak peek at some in the video below (plus hear their exciting announcement)!
@aroundtheworldat80 At age 80, I planned a trip with my #bestfriend to go #aroundtheworld in 80 days! #adventure #over60 #dreamscometrue #inspirationalstories #bucketlisttravel #bff #womentravel #lifegoals @Penguin Books ♬ Breakaway – Kelly Clarkson
“I see my future and it is bright,” someone writes in the comments. Others add, “Maybe growing up isn’t so bad” and “I need to acquire a best friend who will do this with me when we’re 80!!”
Meet Ellie and Sandy, Besties in Their 80s Who Inspire Others with Their Trip Around the World
Think these besties went to expensive hotels or ate only the fanciest of food? Think again! According to their website, they call themselves “2nd class” travelers. For them, this means finding more value in “experience” over “comfort.” Speaking of which, their favorite part of traveling is the joy of meeting locals.
No trip is safe from a few bumps in the road, both literally and figuratively. Luckily, these lovely ladies have learned to take everything in stride. In fact, that might be the very best vacation advice you can get: Embrace the fact that nothing ever goes to plan.
Like Ellie and Sandy said, their adventures have been put into a book. So, if you’d like to check that out, here’s the link for more info. May their joy and infectious love of life continue to inspire others for many years to come!
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