I celebrated my 80th birthday with friends I traveled with in my 20s. Lifelong friendships have profoundly enriched my life.

• 12/15/2024, 7:15 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Philip Townsend

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Philip Townsend, an 80-year-old from the Gold Coast, Australia. It has been edited for length and clarity.