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Life lessons and wisdom from two women whose global adventures as budget travelers reveal how to live fearlessly at any age, how to hold onto joy and gratitude, and the power of female friendship.
Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip, the two irresistible women who have become known as the TikTok travelling grannies, deliver a book of life lessons drawn from their late-in-life friendship, and the daring and transformational adventures they've undertaken. Together, they have traveled to twenty countries since they turned 80.
Life on the road at their age has given them essential wisdom, and they have written this reflection with the goal of sharing their affirming and joyous insights with the world. Ellie and Sandy's life lessons come from the intersections of their discoveries about aging, their shared faith, and their deep friendship.
The photographer and doctor duo immerse themselves in the communities they visit, always learning more about themselves and the world around them. Boldly and independently traveling without a guide or staying at resorts, the fullness of Eleanor and Sandra's lives makes for a book you can return to in the face of loss, uncertainty and to inspire new beginnings.
This is a memoir about two longtime friends who decide to travel the world together in their later years and set out on a trip to visit all seven continents.
The book follows their journey through different countries, sharing what they see, who they meet and what happens along the way. It also looks back at their lives before the trip and how their friendship developed over time.
As they travel, they describe navigating new places, dealing with unexpected situations and adjusting to the realities of long-term travel. The story mixes their day-to-day experiences on the road with thoughts on getting older, staying active and exploring new environments.
I like reading bios/autobios and this was a cute and interesting one. They are both widows in their 80s who aren't letting their age hold them back. They experienced some amazing adventures and I liked that the descriptions were written at a high level with just enough detail. They sound like a couple of fiesty women who would be fun to hang out with. I hope I have that much energy and excitement when I'm their age!
