risen Thayer has never let age step her, She and fer husband, Bill fullilled a lifelong dream for their 40th wedding anniversary. They walked 1600 miles (2575 kilometery in intense heat across the Gobi Desert. There they met Mongo culture. To celebrate 50 years of marriage, the Thayers walked almost 900 miles (1448 kilometers) across the Sahara Desert tostudy the customs of the people who live there, Now in her seventies, Thayer keeps on planning trips forthe future, 12 nomads! and learned about their Thayer, born in New Zealand, has been exploring the outdoors for most of her life, Since chkdhood, she has traveled widely in harsh climates and across rough lands, She has walked tothe North Pole with her dog as her only companion, She has also kayaked 2200 miles (3541 kilometers) down the Amazon, and done several ‘mountain climbs. These trips havett been easy, but they've been very satnying. In recent years, Thayer has been talking to groups around the world. She has continued totravel and bring back stores to share with both childven and adults. Thayer hopes to inspir people to follow their passions and fulfill their dreams.® What is her advice? $ goals, plan for success, and new ive up, (CHECK, Rood he statements. Crele Tor fue a Flor fae, 1, Hale Thayer and he sand drove actos wo dosent 2 Avachld, Thayer ied he outdoors, 3. The tips have been in on a 44. Thayer has tree din the Anan Rie 1 db A the vol Ww he 1 5. Thay as shopped raving in vee eas DISCOVER. Comgiele the exercses fo lam cbou the grammar in hislesion BUuUaTs