Testing "walking" in NYC

Well, it wasn't all walking - we took the train there and back and rode the E-line up and down Manhattan.  But there was still lots of "pounding the pavement" as we navigated streets and avenues to our selected destinations -

First to the Frick Museum to see masterpieces of Dutch painting from the Mauritshuis. Lots of people there -- and only two people taking admissions fees, so long lines to get in (see Facebook).  But the paintings and the rest of the museum were well worth seeing.

Dinner, then up to the Ambassador's theater to see Chicago -- a full house by showtime even though it's been running for 17 years.  A great song-and-dance show; glad we've finally seen it.

Back to our hotel close to Penn station, and the view from the roof before turning in.

Wednesday, the MoMA was first on the agenda.  The Magritte exhibition (no photography allowed) was the draw for us - and for lots of others, but here there were lots of people taking admissions.  We toured several other galleries.

As is our custom, we had lunch here before heading downtown to the 911 Memorial.

Too bad the Museum (back right in photo below) is open yet - I wonder when - if ever - it will be.

By now my right ankle was saying "enough", so we took a mid-afternoon train back to New London.
A good couple of days, and proof that I'm mobile again!

Testing my ambulatory ability

Off to NYC for a couple of days.  Pictures on our return.

14 week milestone

No more physical therapy! 

That's not quite true -- I have a long list of exercises to do in my home exercise program. So all that's really changed in the location.  And the motivating force of the therapist's presence.

You probably can't understand the exercises below, but I hope you're impressed by all I have to do, though not every one every day.

EXERCISE	REPETITIONS
Foot pumps and circles with 4lb weight	30X each
Foot alphabet with 4 lb weight	Caps, small letters
Towel pull foot towards me	30 count
Toe curls	10x
Stair heel stretch, knees straight & bent	30 count each
Balance "5x5"; aim for eyes closed	5 count each diecrion
Heel lifts, 2 feet, each foot, no hold	2x20; Lx30; Rx10
Theraband foot pumps with resistance; 4 directions	30x each direction
Theraband side-step, above & below knee	50 steps each direction
Sit to stand, bring 5 lb weight to forehead	30x
Lie on floor, back to wall, clam shell, each leg	30x each
One knee on cushion, hold other in front, both legs	10 count x5
"Curtsey Exercise"	Front & Back, each legx30

Here they are

If you haven't already seen them on Facebook!

Someone recommended Keen shoes, and Google said that Sears stocked them, so I went to the Sears in the Crystal Mall.  No Keens, but these at $59.  I think I got a bargain!  They will certainly last me till I can wear leather shoes again.

Thinking about ...

SHOES!

I can't wear these scruffy white sneakers for ever, and my physical therapist said that now I was walking normally I could wear some different shoes.

First I tried on all the possible pairs that I already own

Some were OK, others uncomfortable, and two pairs were impossible (guess which!)

Then I went to the Bass shoe store at the Mystic Outlets.

Nothing suitable there, even though there were some great bargains.  I didn't even try any on.
I need to go to the ...(whisper) ... mall.

Friday activities

Worked on my new exercise routine for when I no longer go to PT. This one requires Jack's cooperation

Took a "2x2 blocks" walk: North two blocks up Walcott Avenue, west two blocks on James Street, south two blocks on Langworthy Avenue, and east two blocks on Charles Street. Along the way saw what must be the last remaining patch of bullrushes on the Point - most of the wetlands has dried out so much that only phragmites grow there.

Went to see Gravity -- now that's a place where an Achilles injury wouldn't matter!

Shhh!

If I'm a good girl (i.e., do my exercises) and continue to walk properly (i.e., without paying attention to my gait), I may be discharged from the torture chamber next week.

Or maybe not.