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US Bound -> Friday

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(Image Source: Wikipedia) Well, this Friday I am finally heading back to Seattle after spending nearly two years in Vietnam without leaving the country. I am returning for personal reasons but it should be a good trip. Nice to see family and friends again. I am actually from a small town called Centralia, located about 100 miles (160 km) south of Seattle but my parent's … [Read more...] about US Bound -> Friday

Horrible Morning Saigon Traffic Jam

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Wow, it is really amazing at how bad the traffic in Saigon has become just in a couple of months.  I was going from my house, in the Phu Nhuan District, to the Omni Hotel.  Normally the trip on my motorbike would take a little more than 5 minutes.  Today, it took me nearly 20 minutes. I hit a traffic jam on Pham Van Hai street which tends to be a free flowing street.  Since I … [Read more...] about Horrible Morning Saigon Traffic Jam

Before the Saigon Rain

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Sunday afternoon in Saigon is always plagued with 'potential' rainstorms. On my way to District 1 from the Phu Nhuan District, I had to stop twice to put on my raincoat only to take it off a couple minutes later. When I parked in front of the Main Post Office in Saigon, I took these shots about 5 minutes before the downpour. Saigon is always beautiful during this time, very … [Read more...] about Before the Saigon Rain

Acoustics Bar in Saigon and more

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If you had not visited there yet, you should head to the new Acoustics Bar in District 3. Acoustics was formed by the former Sunday night band from Yoko Bar. Though it was over crowded, I was impressed by the sound system and band. Drinks were not that bad, though, due to my cold medicine, I could not drink anything with Vinh or Giang. (Saigon Acoustics Bar) (Acoustics … [Read more...] about Acoustics Bar in Saigon and more