We had a really nice last weekend with Uncle Jack in Tashkent. On Saturday we spent the day at the Amirsoy Ski Resort, taking the gondola up to the top to take in the stunning views. We stopped for lunch at one of the restaurants lower on the mountain near the intermediate ski runs. I had a delicious Uzbek mastava, which is basically a beef stew. The food was gourmet level which was surprising for a ski resort restaurant. We were so enchanted by the resort that we booked a chalet for two nights over Christmas break when the boys are visiting. We are hoping for lots of snow to enjoy a traditional white Christmas on the mountain!
There was a light dusting of snow above the mid-station so we are hoping the slopes open soon. On Saturday we went to Pro Khinkali Restaurant to give Jack the experience of Georgian food. Nadia was beautiful and I learned Georgian dumplings are the eponymous dish of the restaurant. We followed the dinner with a rooftop drink at the Hyatt.
On Sunday Jack and I went for a walk in the Milly Bog (National Park) in Tashkent. It was an absolutely beautiful day and so refreshing to be walking with Obi. It is so nice to have family come and visit and Jack is my connection to my DNA. He is like a father/grandfather to me and our children. Hopefully he will come and visit again in the spring.
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