Lightweight Eats

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We are event 115, the Open Lightweight Women's Quad

Once we arrive (five in total, including coach), we'll have five days to acclimate and get rid of any excess water weight from flying before weighing in and racing.

I'm well stocked for the plane ride: between magazines, books and TV shows (split between iPad and computer so I have enough battery!!!), plus hopefully a decent amount of sleep, I should be able to get to Sydney without too much boredom. Fingers crossed--when I get bored, I usually eat.

I'm also hoping that a double-day of exercise (75' in the AM, 60' in the PM), a 45' walk, packing, work and no napping have left me drained enough that a 12-hour night of sleep is just what I need. I even skipped coffee after practice so I'd be caffeine free for the flight. Oh boy.

I've packed quite the collection of food for the trip. We've been warned that food prices are high there, and I'm unsure of the vegan selection in Australia.

For the flight and subsequent arrival, I packed cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, pan-fried tofu, a tortilla, an artichoke, a banana and an orange. I also have packed a Clif bar for every day, some samples of Vega products, and some quick oats for making breakfast oatmeal. I'm sure I'll have to buy food, but based on my internet research, produce prices weren't too outrageous.

I also had to navigate special meal requests for the first time. What a hassle. It took me nearly 20 minutes of phone time with United to request a vegan meal. When I called to confirm today my selection, I was told that my request was entered incorrectly, and they have no idea whether it went through. Delightful.

One final question: does anybody else still have to fight the urge to go the wrong way on escalators? So much fun!