Summer again

Julius Caesar in the park

It's my first summer after my opration ... and it takes a lot of getting used to. For one, I'm not as mobile as I used to. Summers used to be full of concerts and events, visits to Tel Aviv, the beach, having asian food in the asian centers of Tel Aviv. All that is no longer possible. The heat and my health are the major impediments. Walking uphill and climbing stairs are nearly impossible for me. And the memory losses are not fun either. It's been very depressing trying to adapt to my new lifestyle. There are days when I just don't want to even leave my room.

But yesterday I was determined to not let summer pass by. The weather was alot cooler too. It was the last performance of Julius Caesar. Every summer the public performance is organised at a park and is free for all to join in. I had thought I'd miss this performance, as Iflt I couldn't walk the 1.5km uphill to the park. But I didn't want to be depressed nor regret not going, so I walked there slowly in one and a half hours. It was a fun performance ... adapted for outdoor performance. I've been attending these summer performances for many years now. Yesterday it felt like my summer was normal again.

New Gate bazaar

After the performance I walked through New Gate which was having its own celebration ... international stalls selling their countries products. The new Christian cafes and restaurants were also highlighted, and many people were there. It was a festive atmosphere ... though police were everywhere. There's fear extremist jews will come to attack christians.

The slow walk back at 9pm was cool and the streets filled with people. It felt normal. Though I was limping and hungry, I was very happy. It felt like summer again. I had enough money to buy 3 peaches and 6 figs. Eating them with Kiki and JJ made me happy. It was like summer again.

By the way, yesterday  there were 107 views, today 97. The trolling hasn't stopped.