The last time I went on a run was about a month ago in Seattle. Today I finally went out for a short jog near our house. I got up at around 7:45 AM, did a short workout and then ran. When I started my jog, the temperature was around 88 degrees F with the relative humidity around 92 percent. I made sure I drank a bottle of water before I left to avoid dehydration. I realized … [Read more...] about Jogging in Thu Duc, HCMC
Archives for June 2004
7 More Mosquito Bites
How can it be? I wore MOSQUITO REPELLENT last night when I went out on our balcony to lie on the hammock. I put a lot on my legs but nothing on my arms. My legs got 7 new mosquito bites while I was out there. That is the most since my first night in Ho Chi Minh City where I got 25 mosquito bites while I slept. Our new housekeeper is an awesome cook. Only one problem, I have … [Read more...] about 7 More Mosquito Bites
My Visa was Extended
My tourist visa was changed to a business visa today :-) Chau and I picked it up in Saigon from a travel agency. I do not have to renew my business visa until Dec. 13th of this year. It is multiple entry so I can leave the country without having to purchase a re-entry visa. My business visa only cost me $170 which is a bargain. Normally the business visa costs around $130 for 6 … [Read more...] about My Visa was Extended
All Alone in Saigon
Well, I knew this was going to happen even before I left for Vietnam. Jon took off on a flight back to the US. He will be gone for about 6 weeks to 2 months. Clint arrives next month so it will be about a month until I meet with another American again. I will do some work for the AAHope Foundation while Jon is away. I need to train Chau on how to become an effective … [Read more...] about All Alone in Saigon
Tired in Saigon
Well, week 2 in Saigon has been a little more difficult than week 1. Last week I only got around 4-5 hours of sleep. I have not slept through a night without waking up. It is loud outside all night. Essentially, it does not really get quiet outside until about 1:30 AM in the morning but most people seem to wake up at around 4 AM. I think I will get used to it eventually in the … [Read more...] about Tired in Saigon