This picture really amused me. My father is a retired UPS driver. I like to get interesting UPS photos from around the world for him. This one has to have them all beat!!! (UPS motorbike) … [Read more...] about UPS on a motorbike in Saigon
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Vietnamese Gem Stones in Saigon
Looking for good Vietnamese gem stones to take home as a souvernior. Thach Son Phuc Co., Ltd., offers gem stones at their show room on the second floor of Margarita's in Pham Ngu Lao. Below are some pictures I took of their showroom: I actually did not buy anything here. We already knew the prices for gemstones in another location of Saigon. Be wary that you … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Gem Stones in Saigon
Du Mien Coffee Shop (Videos)
This morning I met a friend at the Du Mien Coffee Shop near my house today. I remember over a year ago, I complained it was too loud at Du Mien. Not anymore. I have had several meetings there in the last couple of months. The atmosphere has become quieter. The staff have turned down the music. I praise the owner for making these changes. Most of his coffee shops, he has … [Read more...] about Du Mien Coffee Shop (Videos)
What’s on the menu?
I was eating at a local restaurant last week for lunch. This particular restaurant served chicken rice dishes. If you ever want to know where they get their chicken, just look at the image below: (I will take one of those...) … [Read more...] about What’s on the menu?
A Quiet Saigon Nun Pagoda in the Tan Phu District
I took this picture a couple weeks ago. This particular pagoda was resided by nuns. You can only visit this pagoda by permission. It is very quiet and peaceful there. … [Read more...] about A Quiet Saigon Nun Pagoda in the Tan Phu District