Episode 80: Around the World at 80 with Sandy Hazelip, D.O and Ellie Hamby
“Get up out of your easy chair. Step out of your comfort zone. Make some plans and live.”
In this episode, Sandy Hazelip, D.O and Ellie Hamby, two best friends, who at 81 years old decided they would travel the world together join us to share their story and show that no matter what your age, you can say yes to adventure.
Ellie Hamby is an International Documentary Photographer who has traveled to 107 countries and all 7 continents. She is currently The Director of the Zambia Medical Mission.
Dr. Sandy Hazelip serves as The Medical Director Windcrest Health and Rehab and she is one of the physicians for Hospice of the Big Country. She’s also a published Author, Lecturer, and notes that one of her greatest joys has been taking her grandchildren on mission trips all over the world over the past 18 years.
Sandy and Ellie also discuss:
2:20 - What has the fame been like
3:20 - Overview of their trip
9:40 - How the two of them met
13:00 - Their travels before this epic trip
16:35 - When Ellie first experienced the call to adventure
20:40 - When Sandy first experienced the call to adventure
23:05 - How they ended up in Africa
25:20 - The planning process for this trip
29:00 - Being willing to go out of your comfort zone
31:00 - Their trust in humanity
36:40 - Doing the trip together and how it has made it a special experience
38:30 - How has travel changed them
39:55 - What is it about their story that everyone is excited about
44:40 - Lessons they hope people take away from their story
45:40 - Advice for people experiencing fear and doubt
46:15 - Closing remarks
You can learn more about Sandy and Ellie by visiting their website AroundtheWorldAt80.com, on their Instagram @aroundtheworldat80 or on Facebook.
See below for photos Sandy and Ellie shared from their adventures.
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