As I have mentioned in previous blogs, we were in Lake Tahoe to visit friends, Bob and Lou. We had spent time with them at Parker, AZ for the last 2 years. They live in Lake Tahoe. They are a great couple, married for 45 years. She is 80, he is 70. She was a cougar, long before it became a popular name for older women marrying younger men. Go Lou!
We had known for a few years that Bob eats only raw food, nothing cooked. We usually see him eating raw vegetables and fruits. We went out to dinner with them 3 times during the 10 days we spent with them. We always wondered how he got his protein. He doesn't eat any diary or beans because they are processed. He does eat raw nuts. When we went out to eat he ordered RAW steak twice and once RAW trout. The waitpersons always did a double take and said they would ask the cook if that was allowed. Sure enough, it was. I was surprised, I thought a restaurant would be afraid of being sued if they got sick. It was a little strange seeing him eat the fillets. . No salt or pepper because that is processed. He got his steaks, trout and raw veggies. He also eats raw chicken and eggs. I'm glad I didn't see him eat an egg. I have heard of people eating only raw food before, but I had never thought of raw meat, chicken or eggs!
He hasn't eaten anything cooked for 25 years. He is the healthiest person I know, certainly for his age and even for much younger people. At Parker, he runs on the beach in the mornings carrying 2- 15 pound weights. He doesn't take any prescriptions, he hasn't had a physical since 1975. He is never sick. They were very athletic when they were younger, mountain biking, hiking, cross country skiing and kayaking, which they still do. Just hearing all their stories made us feel very tired. They are still very active, much more than we are. He must be doing something right, but I can't imagine doing it myself.
While we were there, they planned our days to see all the sights. We saw a lot more of the Lake Tahoe area than if we had been there by ourselves and doing the regular tourist thing. It took a lot of preparation and we really appreciated it.
Out geocaching with Bob and Lou. We didn't find it!
Out for a steep hike. I couldn't keep up with them.
Their house in Lake Tahoe.
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