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Grandma Joy, 96, Conquers All Seven Continents
13 Nov
Summary
- A 96-year-old grandmother has visited all seven continents.
- She achieved this after traveling to all 63 US national parks.
- Her travels with her grandson helped heal a decade-long estrangement.
Joy Ryan, a 96-year-old Ohio grandmother, has successfully visited all seven continents, recently traveling to Thailand and Australia. This remarkable achievement follows her historic journey to all 63 U.S. national parks, a feat she completed with her grandson, Brad Ryan.
Their global adventures have been documented on Instagram, amassing a significant following. For Joy and Brad, a 45-year-old veterinarian, these travels have also been a profound journey of healing after a decade of estrangement.
Brad initiated their reconnection in 2015, inviting Joy on a camping trip. Since then, they have explored numerous national parks and, with Joy receiving her first passport at 91, ventured to international destinations like Kenya and Ireland.
Their most recent continent-hopping was facilitated by Road Scholar, an educational travel organization. The shared experiences have provided Brad with affirmations about overcoming past pain and embracing new beginnings, creating a new chapter of joy.
