I am back to work as we are going through the new teacher orientation this week. My family is still on holiday, with Nadia returning to work next Monday and the kids to school the following Tuesday.
I strained my lower back muscle on my right side on Saturday using the rowing machine. I did a power yoga workout on Sunday that further aggravated it, so I am taking it easy this week. I am not in pain, but am still a bit still, especially when I bend over. I’ll give it a couple more days before getting back to heavier exercise. In the meantime, I can still walk the dog, and ride my bike and I might even try to go for a run on Thursday. I learned when I feel something in my back, not to do a strenuous back workout. I need to be more careful at my age.
We are all still battling jet lag. I have a harder time going east than west. I have been doing OK working through the day and getting sleep at night, but I still am sleepy from time to time. I also have an irritating slight cold that is not helping. I have a scratchy throat, lightly runny nose and irritated eyes. Enough of my health issues this week.
I am enjoying getting back into the routines of daily life in Tashkent. Nadia and I went shopping at the Mirabad market on Sunday. Plenty of delicious fruits and veggies, and we bought some pork cuts from the Russian butchers. We went looking for a natural gas grill and only found imported grills for $700+. We are looking for a smaller grill for a much cheaper price. I am cycling again in Tashkent, and on Monday rode along one of the side canals in the city to avoid traffic. The Russians made canals through Tashkent and today they are good places for walking. I noticed the ropes hanging off the bridge (below) into the water. The current is very strong and if someone is in trouble, they could save themselves by grabbing onto the ropes. A good idea.
I love exploring the city by walking my dog Obi. We always find interesting things for me to look at and for him to sniff.
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