This morning I made my way to Tao Dan Park and ran six loops (four miles), followed by a pull ups and dips exercise circuit.
After the run I bought an egg sandwich and rice balls from Circle K. I sat eating on the steps of Union Square, gazing at the statue of Ho Chi Minh and inhaling the bright morning heat.
In the afternoon I walked to the General Science Library and studied the Bronstein chess book, mentally preparing myself for the tension and uncertainty of tournament chess. Round 1 of the HD International Chess Tournament begins tomorrow at 3:30pm.
I visited a modern shopping mall across the street from my studio and used an ATM to withdraw 2 million dong for the tournament entry fee.
