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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

SWINGING over a rice paddy in Bali, tearing over the snow in Finland in a sled pulled by huskies, snorkelling on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, riding camels in Egypt . . .

It’s the kind of travel many of us will never experience in our lifetime – even less so if we’re celebrating 80 years on Earth.

Yet, these two octogenarians, who’ve both had knee replacements, thought it the best way to celebrate their 80th birthdays – and they don’t have a single regret.

Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby from Texas in the US had greater ambitions than a sedentary vacation befitting two pensioners for their milestone celebration.

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