May 2025
Uzbekistan
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4- SU- Uzbekistan
5- M - Uzbekistan
It was hot today. It was supposed to reach 100 but we had a bit of a breeze so it only felt like the low 90s. Ive discovered that my baseball cap is not adequate. It doesn't cover my ears and now they are burning.
6- TU- Uzbekistan
Today was our a day in the life of a family. We drove to a village and had lunch with a man who is retired from the Russian army. He was taught to hate Americans at the same time that we were taught to hate Russians and today we sat down and ate bread tighter at his table.
As we waited for our meal to cook, we walked over to a silkworm farm. I am always amazed at how people make a living. This famrer has a small hut that he keps dark and cool and thoudsans of silkworms crawl among the leaves and reproduce.
7- W-
8- TH-
I called Jaye to wish her luck with her lawyer appointment today. I fucking hate Dom.
We have a new pope, Pope Leo XIII from the USA.
I had a massage in my room and I can't decide if I enjoyed it or not. It was both painful and pleasurable.
I bought a mink hat. This is my third mink hat and I wonder if I will war this hat more than my other hats.
walking through the citadel
the women's group of mentors
9- F- Uzbekistan
We got to sleep in today and I just couldn't. I have gotten so used to getting up and out of my room by 8:30 that I struggled to stay in bed.
The world is abuzz about the new pope. I can't believe it only took two days to elect him. He studied at Villanova so the mess have exploded about his Philly roots. Has he ever been to WaWa? Is he an obnoxious Eagles fan?
We had a 4 hour drive to a new town. We stopped along the way to use the bathroom and I found an ice cream bar that was delicious: a chocolate covered, coffee ice cream bar and it was only 80 cents. I should have had two.
we watched a movie about the avant- guard movement during the Soviet regime
10- SA-
Abdu broke the news to us that our 10AM flight tomorrow has been postponed until 4PM which means I will just get to the hotel in time to do nothing but sit and wait to be taken to the airport. I have a 4:30 AM flight home on the 12th.
I heard from a CS neighbor. My balcony is still incomplete after 4 weeks of work.
We were up and walked to the museum which Abdu told us was right around the corner. And it was and then down the block and through a park and across the street. He walked ahead of us, obvious of how slow and tired we have all become.
The museum was excellent and watching the movie last night made a big difference in understand the political understatements.
Our lunch was outrageous as usual.
I spent the afternoon in my room because it was just too hot outside to wander around. Abdu was taking a group of people to another market but i have seen enough open markets for one trip.
11- SU- Uzbekistan
It's the last day of my trip and I am sentimental about letting go of this group. I always get to this point where I would like to have three days of solitude, all new clothing.r and maybe travel together fro another week or so.
In the AM, Abdu took us to a sacred burial ground for Muslims.
We took a 4PM flight back to Tashkent, got access to our hotel rooms and then ran out and had our farewell dinner. Afterwards, Susan, Nikki and Michael and I hung in the lounge for a few more hours, just clinging on the what was left of this fabulous trip.
12- M- Uzbekistan/USA
It was a long day of travel but now I AM HOME! Home. It's always good to get home.
13- TU- PA
I was up by 10ish and wide awake. I didn't know what to do with myself. So I went to the lounge to check on the progress of the restoration and it was a disappointment. I had coffee and chatted people up as they wandered in to get a cup of coffee. The Thorntons stopped by and we discussed the annoyance of the restoration project. And,actually, so did everyone else who crossed my path.
JoJo stopped in around 1ish and we chatted each other up but then I became exhausted so I went back up to my apartment, crawled in to bed and settled in for an afternoon nap and a burst of energy interpreted that plan.
In the evening, the Thorntons took me to dinner at Sedona so that I could get a flight of good beers. And my meal was delicious and we had a fun night.
14- W- PA
I had to be at a noon surprise party for Jaye at her friend's house. I hate surprise parties. But it was nice. It was a small group of her closest allies and she was grateful to be surrounded by us. Afterwards, Jaye and I went to her public library to listen to a lecture about how our Jewish soldiers supported each other during WWII.
15- TH- PA
I just couldn't sleep, in the early morning, even though I had a good night's sleep. This is usually my best sleep time. So I texted JoJo at 7:30 and asked if she was up for a cup of coffee and she was and I just put on some clothing and headed down to the lounge where I stayed for the next three hours.
I picked up Leslie and we headed off to the movies to see the Wedding Banquet. At first, I was sorry I had picked this movie as it was so poorly written and acted. But then the momentum changed and I thought it was a funny, touching movie. afterwards, we went to dinner and plotted our next approach to being part of the RESISTANCE!!
16- F- PA
I am up early again today. By 9:30 AM, I was in the lounge having coffee with people.
The anger in the building is palatable.
I was supposed to have dinner with Sue D but the forecast called for flash flooding. So I stayed in the area and had dinner with the Thorntons and then we went to Levante Brewery and off to Jake's for a quick beer.
17- SA- PA
I just could not get out of bed today. I wasn't depressed but I was so damn tired. It's as if my jet lag caught up with me today.
18- SU- PA
I went to Sedona with Pam and Ashley so that they could drink sour beers. We got a couple of flights and they seemed to enjoy them and I felt as if I had a couple of beer converts so it was a fun night.
I had brunch with Tricia.
19- M- PA/NJ
SlackTide Brewery- NJ
It was a beautiful sunny day and the noise at my apartment building was driving me crazy so I drove to see the bird rookery in Ocean City, NJ
20- TU- PA
I got my complaint letter out to Buzzotto today. and I received a noncommittal response.
Sharon, Jaye and I went to dinner to add support to Jaye's sad situation. The good news today is that Dom has agreed to the 60/40 split on the house. I hope he doesn't renege on the agreement later
21 W- PA
I had a massage in the afternoon
Then I had dinner with sue.
22- TH- PA
I was in the lounge early today and, of course, everyone had a comment about my early rising. But I couldn't listen to them as I saw that the construction guys were still taking down balconies and sliding and it dawned on me that the destruction may end on July 1 but my balcony may not be up until they return to finish the job in October.
I had a Dr appt. I have finally found a dr who will manage my depression.
I was told that my balcony will be finished by July 1. I can't wait. And I think I will be so disappointed if that promise doesn't come true.
23- F- PA
A group of us went to ironhill for happy hour.
24- SA- PA
I started out with high hopes of a productive day but that didn't happen. I continue to be amazed at how trapped I feel in this apartment without my balcony. I am so used to eating my breakfast out there and connecting with the weather. But I am locked up here as I cant come down to the lounge, grab a cup of coffee and go out to the courtyard as well. I feel stuck.
I started doing laundry and I usually start and then leave a load in the washer and forget about it and come back a few days later and the load smells of stale mold. So I was determined to stay in my apartment and get it done. So that entailed too much time, in bed, watching videos on my phone and wasting my time.
25- SU- PA
I went to Cartesian Brewery with Deb and then we headed to south Philly and cheese steaks
26- M- PA/DE
Jaye and I went to see the movie, Friendship. I recommended the movie and it wasn't until the movie started that I had recommended the wrong movie. I liked it but I wouldn't suggest that anyone watch it in a movie theatre. It wasn't worth $13 and that was with a senior discount.
Afterwards, we went to her house and Andrea come over and joined us and we bashed Dom and talked about what we would like to do to him and then caught ourselves and said we had to stop as this was becoming pathological and we would stop for five minutes and then we would slip right back to our anger.
27- TU- PA
Sally asked me if I wanted to come over and join her for a beverage. Her brother and SIL were in town and Sally had just had cataract surgery and Stacy came over to jin us and we sat around while I monopolized the conversation about all of my current whoas.
28- W- PA
It's a rainy day, a little miserable and going outside just is so unappealing. But all is not lost with the moment. Kevin texted me to see if I wanted to join him at noon for a margarita and so I did and we met in the lounge and catch up with our conversation and friendship and I had two drinks and a slight buzz and then he told me he had to go back to his apartment and now there is a third drink in front of meand that had great potential to be dangerous.
Among other things, a group of people met yesterday and talked about starting a protest in our building and they all thought I should lead the charge. And I wonder if I should be honored or should I reflect and tone it down a bit here.
29-TH-PA
I drove to Millersville to visit the Raney Cellar Brewery and loved it. I got a flight of one stout, a WC IPA, an EC IPA and a hazy IPA. Then I tried an ale with mint and lemon and loved it. So I left with a crowler of that and the hazy IPA.
30- F-PA
Kevin texted me to see if I was still offering my beer tasting in the lounge. I was and Keith showed up and had a beer and Kevin brought down a 3X IPA and I was feeling great. And then the Thorntons showed up and I had a few beers with them. And then I had to go up to my apartment and hang low.
We did, however, watch the construction workers put up the first bit of structure for the new balconies. That was a joyful moment. Maybe, just maybe I will see my balcony again by the end of the week. I know that is wishful thinking but I have to belle that some day, my balcony will return.
31- SA
I finally got up and went walked through town. I havent done this for months because it has just been too damn cold. But today was beautiful On the way home, I stopped and got a gelato for Sara. She was working in the lobby and all was quiet so I thought she could use a treat.
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