Let's get this thing started

It's the day before the race so I might as well blab on and on because after today I think my free time will be limited.
The group went out for dinner last night. I have never seen so much food and wine. The meal lasted over two hours and believe it or not, I could not finish my meal. The owner told us that he would give us a sample of Sicilian food and that everyone should order one thing off the menu. I ordered a pizza that was bigger than a large one from home. The waiter dropped off 7 platters of brushetta, 7 platters of various cheese and meats, platter of buffalo mozzarella, platter of grilled vegetables with olive oil, platter of fried cheeses and vegetables and quiches galore. They had this dish that was cheese and prochuto wrapped in mash potato and breaded, then deep fried. Each one was the size of a huge baked potato.
They put a bottle of red wine between 4 people and constantly replaced it when it was empty. Unbelievable Meal......

My strategy for tomorrow is too keep a slow pace and try to come in around 15 hours. I start at 7:30 so I should be done around 10:30. They are 6 or 7 hours ahead of our time zone.
I'm trying to finagle a pillow and blanket for tomorrow. Did not sleep good. Karen gave me a little blow up mattress. She's a tiny little girl. It blows up one inch and it's the size of a small surf board and not wide. I kept rolling off.

My camping neighbors have now added dinning tents and rooms onto their caravans and trailers. My one neighbor has an expresso machine. They have crates of stuff for the ten days. Fluids, various gels,bars, powdered protein, three pairs of shoes and the list goes on and on.
I have my small tent, a jar of Vaseline for my bikes sores and a suitcase.
I didn't want to look like an amateur so I told them I was a minimalist.
I'm somewhat anxious to get the race started, the more I look at everyone preparedness and supplies the more worrisome I get.

As they say in Italy...... Chow....


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