My first rest day since being on the bike. I had a bit of an issue, gastrointestinally, due to ingestion of Milo... Which I had believed to be a chocolatey drink. Though the terrain was relatively easy and distance not very far, I arrived into Katikati purely fatigued and utterly exhausted. Strength thrown out the window. If it were up to me I would have hopped off my bike and slept for ten days in the open grassy fields - perhaps even curled next to sheep doo doo. Not an option.
Though my intent was to push on a bit and pitch the tent somewhere, I was incredibly grateful for the hostel in town. And the laundry machines.
A very short and exhausting meandering through town had me bypass a department store with a large can of Milo advertised through the window. Curious as to what the chocolately ingredients were, I tried to eye the listing only to find the giant words "MALTED BARLEY" screaming back at me. Oh sh*t. Damnit, steph, when are you gonna learn to triple check any unknown food to prevent essentially poisoning your body.
Today I am eating nothing but whole foods and am gradually getting my strength and clarity back. The sinus pressure is slowly dissapating, too, as is the other yucky gastrointestinal stuff...live and learn, Steph. Life is much to precious to live life the way I've felt the past two days. I guess I'm just surprised how it has yet to hit me 100% how much gluten rips apart my insides quite literally...and prob figuratively... and how much it deteriorates my quality of life. Not worth it.
Happy to get back on the bike tomorrow...with a healthier mind body and spirit :)
ohhh noooo :-(
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