Teffi: advice about how to avoid being seasick.

[Robert Chandler]

Dear all,

За завтраком мой помещик совсем разошелся: давал всем советы, как нужно сидеть, и как нужно лежать, и о чем нужно думать, и как сосать лимон и жевать корку с солью, и упираться затылком, и стараться выгнуть спину, и чего-чего только не было.

ТWO QUESTIONS here:
1. Can I be confident that корку means the rind of the lemon, rather than a crust of bread?
2. Does упираться затылком mean to press one’s hand against the nape of one’s neck, or to press the nape of one’s neck against something? 

For what it is worth, here is a very provisional attempt at this passage. 

During breakfast this landowner of mine became quite eloquent, advising everyone about the best way to sit, the best way to lie, the importance of sucking on a lemon, of chewing on the rind along with a little salt, pressing against the back of your head, arching your back and heaven knows what else.

All the best, and thanks!

Robert

Robert Chandler, 42 Milson Road, London, W14 OLD

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