The one and only Hattie Retroage
Some inspiration and motivation for the traveling female, SOLO and ecstatic. Ages, 84, 86 and 99.5. Going, Going, Gone
GOING: OFF TO THE TROPICS — HATTIE, 86
“Courage? As I see it, just contending with being alive takes courage. Being older has made me braver, not more timid. How many times have I vowed: "No more New York winters for me!" It was finally time to take action. I'm cancelling my lease and relocating to the tropical island of Anguilla. Seeing myself dancing to live Reggae in cut-offs. Brave? Perhaps. Passionate? Definitely!” — Hattie
GB: Starting it all over at 86? OMG.
Liz Friedman, rockin the look, as always
GOING: BOARDING — PRONTO — LIZ, 84
“In the past, when I was going on a trip, friends and colleagues would say “Have a blast” “Get Wild” “F*** your brains out” and other variations of eat, drink and be merry. This time, at 84, I’ve had dozens of friends admonish me with “Stay safe” “Be safe” “Be careful” etc. I wanna kill them for setting the bar so low. Is being safe what travel is about? NO! It’s new adventures, new people, FUN. If it’s safety I want, I can stay home in bed, under the covers — and save a lot of money!”
— Liz
GB: I love this bad-ass broad so much. Enough with ageism crap!
Vija Vetra, blew me away at first sight
GONE: JUST BACK FROM GREECE — SOLO, VIJA, 99.5
“My favorite night was when the moon was almost full. Over the Aegean. I danced under it. From my terrace. I focused on the waist up because of my arthritis. But my emotion lives there — and I’m better than ever.”
When I was leaving the plane, the pilot and I locked eyes. He asked if he could escort me. I said yes. And he and I swanned out. Purely magic moments.” — Vija, 99.5
GB: I MEAN