Several people all across the world have shown that age is simply a number and that it should never be a hindrance to accomplishing one’s goals.
An 85-year-old woman in a care home with the same zest for life as a youngster would have made headlines by riding the world’s fastest zip line. According to media reports, Sally Webster flew down the 1.5 km-long zip line 500 feet high, with her daughter Juliet earlier this week.
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Reuters released a video of Webster zip-lining
Reuters released a video of Webster zip-lining while wearing protective gear and goggles. She is seen being dragged down. Her 52-year-old daughter can also be seen zipping alongside her.
The encounter, according to Webster, stole her breath away.
The old woman from Cheshire is no stranger to daring endeavours. She had paraglided over Morzine, France, in her mid-sixties and spent a lot of time trekking across East Anglia and abroad in Europe.
‘Made Me Feel Alive’
While sharing her experience with media outlets, Webster said: “Doing the zipline today really made me feel alive.”
She highlighted, “The best part was getting to do the zipline together with my daughter.”
Zip Line At Penrhyn Slate Quarry In Wales
The zip line at Penrhyn Slate Quarry in Wales is said to be the fastest and longest in Europe. It is located in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park and is home to adrenaline experiences and excellent, locally sourced food and drink.
This is the world’s most well-known experience, with four parallel lines that stretch 1.5 kilometres over the gorgeous blue water of Penrhyn Quarry Lake. It’s the ideal group activity, which people prefer to do with their families, friends, or coworkers as they race across the lake to see who can reach the other side quickest, reaching speeds of up to and beyond 100 mph!
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