Vilcabamba Centenarians: 45 people over 110 years old

[Bill Ryan]

I've posted this elsewhere, but here's a photo that was taken in 1990, in Vilcabamba, of a group of 45 people all more than 110 years old.



It's a cleaned up photo of a photo (which I saw hanging in a small Vilcabamba hotel), which is why there seems to be a bit of pixellation. The high resolution image, well worth examining (some of these wonderful people look younger than I am!), is here:

• http://projectavalon.net/Vilcabamba_centenarians.jpg

[abmqa]

Posted by Bill Ryan (here)
I've posted this elsewhere, but here's a photo that was taken in 1990, in Vilcabamba, of a group of 45 people all more than 110 years old.



It's a cleaned up photo of a photo (which I saw hanging in a small Vilcabamba hotel), which is why there seems to be a bit of pixellation. The high resolution image, well worth examining (some of these wonderful people look younger than I am!), is here:

• http://projectavalon.net/Vilcabamba_centenarians.jpg

Wow!! Many of them I would guess to be in their 60's maybe 70. Incredible!!

[Ol' Roy]

Wonder if any of them are still alive 27 years later? Just a thought! Bill, what is the population of Vilcabamba?

[7alon]

Posted by Bill Ryan (here)
I've posted this elsewhere, but here's a photo that was taken in 1990, in Vilcabamba, of a group of 45 people all more than 110 years old.



It's a cleaned up photo of a photo (which I saw hanging in a small Vilcabamba hotel), which is why there seems to be a bit of pixellation. The high resolution image, well worth examining (some of these wonderful people look younger than I am!), is here:

• http://projectavalon.net/Vilcabamba_centenarians.jpg

What... all over 110? How is this possible? There are people here with full heads of hair... Looking to be around 50-60. I don't wish to challenge what you have shown us, I just don't understand it. I am aware of an island in Italy where it is commmon for people to live past 100. However, I haven't seen anybody look this young at 110.

It just seems like so much of our reality is being hidden from us.. more than I can imagine that is for sure.

[Iloveyou]

It would be very interesting to know the story of that photo. Who was the photographer (Dr. Adolfo Coronel I ?), how did he get all those people together and how did they prove their age? Why did he use a technique that makes the picture look so antiquated? In 1990 the media hype of the 70s about the Centenarians of Vilcabamba had already faded.

Back then, a number of skeptic researchers have come forward to challenge the incredible age claims of the residents (which seemed to be confirmed by birth and baptismal records). The villagers were said to be inconsistent about their ages and to systematically exaggerate. The widespread use of identical names in the small community could have confused the initial researchers, too.

But even when they were 'only' in their eighties or nineties (or 105 ) - amazing faces and characters. Every single person radiates natural dignity and a kind of serene acceptance and wisdom.

[Bill Ryan]

Posted by 7alon (here)

What... all over 110? How is this possible? There are people here with full heads of hair... Looking to be around 50-60. I don't wish to challenge what you have shown us, I just don't understand it. I am aware of an island in Italy where it is common for people to live past 100. However, I haven't seen anybody look this young at 110.

It just seems like so much of our reality is being hidden from us.. more than I can imagine that is for sure.

The oldest recorded citizen of Vilcabamba was, I believe, 150-something. It's long been famous for the longevity of its residents. (Other similar places are the Hunza valley in Afghanistan, one corner of Georgia (in Europe), and now, to some small extent, Okinawa, Japan.)

Sadly, all this is no more. There's mercury in the water now (because of local gold mining upstream), and a deluge of toxic western food in all the little shops. (And, totally affecting the energy there, an invasion of gringos, bringing with them everything that gringos bring, wherever they go.)

So, the remarkable longevity is a thing of the past. (A combination of factors, of course: lifestyle, culture, mineral-rich soil, excellent water, high energetics in the valley.)

My favorite personal story is one I just missed myself, from my first visit there in Jan 2009. Someone I knew met a 120-year old man, and with the help of a translator, was able to have good conversation. I was told about it the next day. The old man was asked if there was anything he might wish for, at his age. His reply:

• "I'd just love to be 100 again."
  

Posted by Ol' Roy (here)
Wonder if any of them are still alive 27 years later? Just a thought! Bill, what is the population of Vilcabamba?

I very much doubt it. And the population, including all the gringos (getting close to half the population now) is about 10,000.

[Bill Ryan]

Posted by Iloveyou (here)
It would be very interesting to know the story of that photo. Who was the photographer (Dr. Adolfo Coronel I ?), how did he get all those people together and how did they prove their age? Why did he use a technique that makes the picture look so antiquated?

I don't know the answer to any of those questions! (It'd be very interesting to know if he or she took any other photographs, maybe portraits of the individuals. They were all there, after all, and s/he clearly had a good camera.)

The 'antiquated' look may be because the original photo itself is framed in glass, hanging above the reception desk at the Hostería Paraiso — and mine was just a photo of that photo, cleaned up somewhat. I'd love to do a high-quality scan of the original. I don't believe it's anywhere else on the internet.

[Mike]

1990? Are you sure it wasn't 1890? I wonder why it's in black n white?

It is a marvel to look at. No doubt many of them have better blood pressure than me. And many of the men clearly have more hair than me. And thats just unfair.

I work with this wonderful woman from the Philippines. She's like a giggling, female buddha. She has told me on numerous occasions that the people in her village back home routinely live to 110 yrs old or longer (organic produce, fresh water, and an untampered with environment)

[7alon]

Posted by Bill Ryan (here)

Posted by 7alon (here)

What... all over 110? How is this possible? There are people here with full heads of hair... Looking to be around 50-60. I don't wish to challenge what you have shown us, I just don't understand it. I am aware of an island in Italy where it is common for people to live past 100. However, I haven't seen anybody look this young at 110.

It just seems like so much of our reality is being hidden from us.. more than I can imagine that is for sure.

The oldest recorded citizen of Vilcabamba was, I believe, 150-something. It's long been famous for the longevity of its residents. (Other similar places are the Hunza valley in Afghanistan, one corner of Georgia (in Europe), and now, to some small extent, Okinawa, Japan.)

Sadly, all this is no more. There's mercury in the water now (because of local gold mining upstream), and a deluge of toxic western food in all the little shops. (And, totally affecting the energy there, an invasion of gringos, bringing with them everything that gringos bring, wherever they go.)

So, the remarkable longevity is a thing of the past. (A combination of factors, of course: lifestyle, culture, mineral-rich soil, excellent water, high energetics in the valley.)

My favorite personal story is one I just missed myself, from my first visit there in Jan 2009. Someone I knew met a 120-year old man, and with the help of a translator, was able to have good conversation. I was told about it the next day. The old man was asked if there was anything he might wish for, at his age. His reply:

• "I'd just love to be 100 again."
  

Posted by Ol' Roy (here)
Wonder if any of them are still alive 27 years later? Just a thought! Bill, what is the population of Vilcabamba?

I very much doubt it. And the population, including all the gringos (getting close to half the population now) is about 10,000.

Fascinating, since we're led to believe that humans lived shorter lives in the past than we do today. If only the world knew the true crimes against humanity such as this. One day, I hope. I wonder how long the Aboriginals of Australia lived for before 'modern man' came along. I do know they never used to suffer from disease back then.

I'd like to update my post by mentioning that I have heard a lot about life enhancing properties in green tea. Many 'studies' suggest it isn't good for men, but I think we all know how little credibility these 'studies' have, depending on whether they are connected to an agenda or not.

[Pam]

I thought I'd check out the diet that plays a part in the longevity. This is what I found:

Here is the Vilcabamba diet: They eat lots of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, seeds, beans and nuts. Once in a while goat milk and eggs are consumed but very rare. Their diet is very low in calories, and protein comes mostly from grains, vegetables and beans. Carbohydrates come from quinoa, wheat, barley, potatoes, yucca and sweet potatoes. Fat comes from avocados, seeds and nuts. They never have dessert instead they eat sweet fruits like mangos, bananas, papayas, figs and pineapples.

http://www.birgitcare.com/birgits-bl...entenarianseat

[onawah]

For visitors to Vilcabamba who would like to rejuvenate, this might be a good place to start:
http://www.therawfoodretreat.com/?gc...SAAEgKF2PD_BwE
It's an ad for a raw vegan foods retreat at a resort run by a business called Raw Food World, which I have found to have great products ( I've been buying Maca from them, and it's excellent quality at good prices.)
I just bought my first bottle of organic CBD hemp oil from them, something I've been wanting to try for a long time, for chronic pain and general healing.
They say they have found a loophole that allows them to sell CBD oil legally through the mail, and it was on sale, so I decided to buy some. See:
https://news.therawfoodworld.com/sto...oophole-found/

They've made medicinal marijuana legal in Arkansas, but you have to buy it from licensed vendors, and there haven't been any set up as yet.
I am hoping Medicare will cover it once they are operational.
It would have been better to just make it legal to grow our own, but hopefully that will be the next step.
From what I've read, the best way to get all the medicinal benefits is to juice fresh leaves.
I have the right juicer, now I just need the leaves!