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From Curiosity to Connection How Peg J.’s Road Scholar Journey Sparked a Lifetime of Joy For Peg J., Road Scholar is a way of life. After retiring and unexpectedly losing her husband in 2007, Peg felt a compelling desire to explore the world. On her brother-in-law’s recommendation, she discovered Road Scholar and made a bold, unconventional choice: to embrace a nomadic lifestyle. “I did everything they tell you not to do after losing a spouse,” Peg laughs. “I sold the house, put my things in storage and just started traveling.” That choice opened a remarkable new chapter — one filled with curiosity, laughter and 32 learning adventures spanning all seven continents. “Thank goodness I found Road Scholar,” says Peg. “It has brought so much joy into my life.”
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eg’s Road Scholar adventures took flight quickly. She had just signed up for a women’s golf retreat
when an email arrived announcing a safari inspired by Road Scholar President James Moses. “An African safari had always been at the top of my list,” Peg says, and she enrolled immediately. When a delayed flight left Peg worried that she had missed her group, a cheerful voice called out: “Hi Peg, continued on page 3
→ Peg explored Antarctica with Road Scholar in 2018.
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