Kevin Saunders – European Tour
This was an incredible opportunity to serve as an ambassador and to discuss health and fitness concerns with people from other countries. More than that, it made for a wonderful, and romantic, trip to a new part of the world. It wasn’t too long after I’d married my second wife, Dora. She was a registered nurse that I’d met during my recovery, and we’d kept in touch. I don’t know what I can say except that she’s a beautiful, magnificent, and giving woman. Truly, coming together with her has been a wonderful gift from God, and I was so glad to be able to share the experience with her. Together, we met wonderful people and saw sights in Germany, France, Austria, Italy, and Holland.
The actual travel was less frantic than my trip across America had been. I pushed my hand-cycle and Dora rode her bike alongside me through the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Italy. Along the way, we saw sites ranging from the countryside windmills to the Eiffel Tower and the Roman Coliseum. It was like riding through a series of postcards, first in the Alps, then through to the vineyards, followed by beaches, and so on.
As with our trip across America, however, it was the people that made it special. Men and women that we met on the way took us on unforgettable tours through their hometowns while sharing their concerns about health. Many were concerned about their diets, although they fared far better than we do at home, consuming mostly fresh foods, and living very active lifestyles. When they did eat, they preferred small meals, and most rode bikes and walked for the majority of their travel.
In Berlin we met the city officials at the Federal Building, and they were very happy we had come to their city. The Bergermiester of Norderney (that’s Mayor in America) Klaus- Rudiger Aldegarmann and his council told me their concerns about not wanting to let fast food take a strong foothold in their country, as it had on our side of the Atlantic. They saw the health problems that we are experiencing, and wanted to take measures to ensure that their people could continue to enjoy active lives filled with fresh food.
I was inspired by their attitudes. To them, fitness is for everyone, not just those of us competing in sports. They recognize how important it is to stay active by biking, walking or running, as well as choosing fresh, nutritious foods for a healthy successful life.
Health and fitness remain at the core of Kevin’s personal mission today. We invite you to contact us with your questions on his fitness related programs, and how they can make a difference in the lives of your audience members.
