Take a shared taxi to Tashkent, where I’ll apply for the visas to Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, plus visit an English-speaking doctor to get remedy for my bad left knee.

Information on Visa to Tajikistan
Hand in passport and application (100 USD) on Tuesday at 09.00, as well as an LOI (35 USD) from a local tour agent. Receive passport with visa by 16.00 the next day.

Information on Visa to Kyrgyzstan
Hand in passport and application on Monday at 09.30. Receive passport with visa at 16.30 the same day.