Whole working week I didn't get a good sleep. It was hot in Makarska and closing the window during the night was not an option. Moreover one day Veronika's mother stumbled upon a carpet and fell. Luckily she didn't hurt herself much but made me realized how close it was from a total disaster. Couldn't sleep that night. Another night Veronika was not good and as I woke up from my shallow sleep I heard a strange noises. I Immediately knew something is not right. Saw Veronika barely walk and then collapsed to the ground. She didn't lost consciousness but was very weak and pale. Possibly dehydrated with low heart pressure. I tended for her that night and she got better. What was that I do not know, she informed her doctor maybe we'll see. Next day she was just tired but the other day she was alright again. Well that was about sleepless hot nights.
One day I managed to do a TRX session and I did it well since I got sore muscles for next couple of days. I also did a longer run but did not enjoy it much since road was full of tourists. Shame on me I picked the wrong time. I didn't manage to get up earlier since I was tired all the time. Just one morning I did and had a short swim before work. That was about it and I really looked forward to Zagreb again. I also helped a little bit Veronika's mother, did some cooking and work in the garden. Also spent some time listening to her hearth broken semi crazy friend that we're lucky that she has because he's helping her very much. One lost soul is he and should be an example to avoid for us. One day we managed to meet with Veronika's friends for a short while over the coffee. On Friday I traveled back to Zagreb even though I could stay for longer. I chose not to. Had enough of everything including questions on what to eat and when to eat. And I think I did a right choice because next day I'd be basically just waiting to pass. When I arrived to Zagreb it was Friday warm night and I decided to walk home with my small luggage. Walk did me good and it was refreshing. Took me about 30 minutes to get to my flat. I finally had a good sleep. Next day I rented a city bike (shared) and went to shop to swap Veronika's gift (broken one for the new one). Way there took me about 15minutes and costed me 66cents. I enjoyed the ride on that bike. Felt like I'm riding a cargo truck. I rented it again next hour and in 10minutes I've been at Konzum at Tresnjevka. Did a big grocery shopping and went back. Hell I like that service and will use it next time as well. I don't have to worry about my bike being stolen plus there is plenty of space for cargo. Rest of the day I spent meal-prepping - rice, lentils, broccoli. I watched almost good war movie All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) and did my bike maintenance. I was satisfied with my work this time. On Sunday I planned to go to Samobor again and I went. It was very hot, above 30 degrees but the trip was good. I had a drink and coffee at Samobor and then moved back. Route was planned for 100k but as I was getting closer to my home I decided that this is not the day I'm going to hit my distance PR. Also I noticed a strange noise from my drop bar shifter that I've replaced. I also identified released part that was doing that noise. Ah shit.. I was really happy with my maintenance and shifter worked without problems, but I'll have to have a look at it again. When I came back I stopped by garden coffee to get another drink, I was covered by sweat completely. Garden was empty and for a while I thought its even closed but then I noticed few empty glasses on a table. This is Zagreb in summer. Like an abandoned wasp nest.
When I got home I still planned to do some work that I owe because of my very poor last week performance but I didn't. Watched a new Hell Raiser (2022) movie and I actually liked it. That was my week.

Media ingest

Observation

  • Zagreb feels empty in the summer.

Training

  • 57km cycling
  • TRX session, swimming if that counts.

Backlog

  • Have to visit Maksimir park and explore east side of the Zagreb
  • Prepare for the trip along Drava with my brother