Well, I Should Do as I Say, Not as I Do
How long ago did I say it would be foolish to be out between 1000 and 1600?
Well on the walk I just finished...I lost at least 3 pounds. It's currently 1230. When I left, by pure chance I weighed myself. 100.6KG. I walked too much.
During the walk, if in the infernally bright and hot sun I stopped for a delicious drink. Quince, Apple, Lemonade and Jasmine Tea. With a slice of dried apple added. Refreshing.
Then I bought 1.5L of cold bottled water. And, walked on. I thought I could follow the coast, turn up river and find a way to the hotel. I stopped for a few pics. I was drinking water "not slowly nor intermittently"
The water is very brackish. I believe it is related to silt and tannins from the estuary.
In the process, my regular and very beloved glasses fell out of my pocket covertly. I kept walking and found, nope could not go that way. Half way back up the sandy path I realized I was missing my non-sunglasses.
Shit.
Think.
Oh, setting the water bottle down to take the pics!!! Damn, that was a long way back. But, logic and luck prevailed.
Then a long way back. With a stop at an amazing local fish market. No pics. Sorry. Maybe later. I was hoping the fish mongering would be literally cool with all the ice needed. Nope, it was in low gear at noon.
Wobble the last 5 minutes to the hotel.
Shower.
Hit the scale: 100.6.
1.5L * 1KG/L * 2.2Pounds/L (check units, they work...ok, I can still do 1973 math.) = 3.3 pounds in and out during the effort. Oh, wait, I stepped off the trail twice. Let's call it 4 pounds.
No, no, no, do not repeat this Jim!
Shower.
Hit the scale: 100.6.
1.5L * 1KG/L * 2.2Pounds/L (check units, they work...ok, I can still do 1973 math.) = 3.3 pounds in and out during the effort. Oh, wait, I stepped off the trail twice. Let's call it 4 pounds.
No, no, no, do not repeat this Jim!
A little tingle on the neck and ears meant I chose the cooler but smaller hat unadvisedly.
The mistake: assuming a cloudy breezy morning would hold for a few hours. I swear I checked the skies. Life moves slowly here; the clouds do not.
After watching a little, but not enough (VPN issues!), I grabbed some decent Mee goreng for lunch.
I have a lot to add. But I am absolutely knackered. Maybe later.
The mistake: assuming a cloudy breezy morning would hold for a few hours. I swear I checked the skies. Life moves slowly here; the clouds do not.
After watching a little, but not enough (VPN issues!), I grabbed some decent Mee goreng for lunch.
I have a lot to add. But I am absolutely knackered. Maybe later.
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