Walked 25 km under the sun today without any food.
After the food feast yesterday evening, I woke up with an urge to go to the ‘toilet’ (There aren’t any in the desert of course). So I got out the small head lamp and found a suitable place. And then it was diarrhoea time… 🙁
Don’t know if it was the food or the water, but when I got up this morning I had no desire to eat at all. I had half a litre of water and a litre of Ice Tea. I have been using a hydration bag to carry the water that I drink while walking. It is great and makes it easy to drink while on the move. But it needs to be cleaned now and again, and I have not cleaned mine for a long time…
Well – one and a half litres was not enough for 25 km, but towards the end of the day I, luckily, found a small shop. I sat down completely exhausted and just watched the shop owner and her three friends playing some sort of poker game. I was still sweating after sitting quite still for ten minutes. I then looked around and purchased some water and an ice cream and sat down again.
The end point of today was only about 4 km away from Jin Tai, so I am back in town. I might spend the day here tomorrow to fill up on food and water.
I can really feel that I am alone now. Jon is gone. It’s good to have a PC in the room, and internet connection to communicate with friends and family.
Well – time to hit the sack. I’ve eaten a lot this evening, but am going to eat some more before sleeping.
Thanx for the chat today. Really nice to hear your lovely 🙂 voice again! Understand that you misses Jon but hey, think of it, there is just 1.3 billion people out there just waiting to be friend with you. Good luck with your stomach problem.
Oh! dear,
Sorry about the upset tummy. Hope you will feel a bit better tomorrow. Not a good idea to eat ice-cream. If it’s not totally frozen on it’s journey to the shop or if the freezer in the shop is a bit ‘wonky’, the ice-cream can be full of bugs. Love Mamma
Interesting development – think of it as a cleaning procedure – it is just needed every now and then. Or just shit happens. 🙂
A question – what is your planned words when you see the North-Korea boarder at the end of the wall?
Hi there!
I work for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund, and I’ve been following your blog. I just wanted to thank you for doing this for Dana-Farber. I’m routing for you, and I’m looking forward to reading all about your adventures along the Great Wall of China for cancer research!
Many thanks,
Katy
Thanks – the stomach is better now luckily.
Katy – I’m very excited doing this for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and looking forward to intensifying the effort as time goes on!
Einar – I haven’t found the right words for the border yet, but firstly I will stay at a safe distance from the border, and secondly perhaps I should leave the walking sticks behind that day…?