Well, it certainly pays to check out racks of travel and tourism brochures! There's home delivery of oxygen to cure what ails you in the high Rockies. How nice of them to list several tips for acclimatizing to such an environment. Some of them are new to me, so let's list them all here for you.
* Avoid maximum physical exertion for the first 1-2 days
* Catch up on sleep
* Stay hydrated with sports drinks
* Limit alcohol and caffeine
* Limit time in hot tubs
* Eat small low-fat, high-carbohydrate meals
* Eat dinner at least 3-4 hours before bedtime
So far, I'm needing at least two days to get used to the altitude. By which time, I'm leaving! The car is loaded up with bottled water, vitamin-water, green tea. Sports drinks, with all those electrolytes, are something I'd missed. The high-carb diet is another unfamiliar tip.
Starting to feel a bit better, though still in need of another nap before dinner. Horizontal remains the only good position to be in for the moment. But there's so many exciting things to tell you about, I'll be back after a bit of a rest!
May your road rise to meet you - with helpful hints along your way!
Ann
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