The Golden Journey is a collaborative story of two unlikely individuals, Grace Hunt (age 26) and Pierre Thollot (age 86). In April of 2019 they unexpectedly met and discovered a shared interest and personal stories regarding the “ageing process.” They began corresponding and sharing their experiences and decided to write a book. They have now become friends, confidants, coauthors, and chess partners. Their goal is to share their stories and the stories of those important to them to provide some guidance and a map for ageing as a meaningful and rewarding journey