Last night I hardly slept. I had a fever and I had to get up in the middle of the night to piss and soak my head. It had me worried. This morning I feel much better. Very tired but better.

It was a flat, so-so ride today. I was so weak this morning. Slight headwind & not much food & not much sleep. I had to duck two squalls on my ride and got my tent [up] just before the sky opened up. A massive downpour.

Welcome to the north island: pay showers, shitty motor camps, I think it will be better once I get away from the cities.

My stomach is better today although I was burping my brains out this morning. Nothing was appetizing except the ice cream I had for lunch.

The weather has been SHIT lately. I haven't needed sunscreen. Everybody says it's raining lots for this time of year.

Training Diary Comments: Mild, wet. 6:50. Felt pretty weak this morning, better after long pause & lunch. Just mild discomfort tonight.