Rest Day

Only 2 more nights under the tarp and then the trip home starts. Next weekend here would have been nice - the marathon is on!

Cousin Joel (Mackay, Aust Rogaining Champ) sent me an email that simply said "eat, EAT". How true, but it is not quite that easy. There are only 2 limits that apply to our food out here. Officially, we must carry at least 2,000 Calories per day, and your pack must be less than 15kg ex water. Typical basal rate for average sedentary people is 2,000 Cals. Needless to say, there is a bit more going on out here, so there is much discussion about who is eating what & when. Carbs vs fat calories, protein and powders, gels vs bars. In our tent, Andrew has a concoction of maltodextrin & olive oil, and some amaranth for good measure. Then taste and being able to eat things day after day also comes into it.

Oops, have to go. The very last runner of the long stage is about to finish and we are gathering to wave her in, some 27 hrs.