It's our first "free" weekend in Tashkent, so we naturally spent it walking everywhere we could. Started off by trying the local coffee shop, Jum, which, of course, was closed. We are beginning to think it is a front for some nefarious organization. Headed to Bon! instead which is always open at 8:00 and does a great espresso or Americano.
We then decide to venture to some new grocery stores. We went to a nice Korzinka where we found more coffee--Nescafe AND real coffee. We tried to buy an extension cord but were told that we could not because they were just putting them on the shelf. We also wanted to purchase a trash can. Jeanette picked it up, the the store clerk took it away from her; it was also not ready for sale. We can return on Monday though and it will be officially available. Went to Mirabod bazar instead where they will sell you anything that they have in the store, even the fan that is keeping the shop owner cool :)
We also visited the local gym to take a look. It was nice with lots of new equipment, but rather expensive compared to the US, about $900 a year per person. The price may seem rather steep, but it did include 2 free doctor visits.
More walking tomorrow before returning to school on Monday for New Student Orientation. School begins on Tuesday. We are extremely excited and can't wait.
It is very interesting to think of you two joining a gym where free doctor visits come with the package deal. What are they going to do to you? It doesn't sound like a yoga class. Has the equipment been updated since the middle ages?:)
ReplyDeleteAh what an amazing story about shopping! This is what makes traveling exciting, comical, and equally frustrating. Most of all, it makes for good stories :)
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