Maybe I am getting old but I really like this water fountain I saw at this Vietnamese restaurant in District 1: … [Read more...] about Nice Water Fountain
Archives for October 2008
Above the law?
Ever notice when a new group of Expats arrive in a particular country, in my case Vietnam, they tend to think they are 'Above the law'? Even some longtimers, those who have been here more than 4 years, have this notion they can anything they want in Vietnam. Some examples off above the law attitudes include having your 'Vietnamese' girlfriend stay overnight in your home, … [Read more...] about Above the law?
Missing Kazakhstan
Below is a picture of my former student, Daniyar, from Kazakhstan where I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1997-1999. Looking at the picture of the mountain in the background makes me miss Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is a very beautiful country. I plan to make a business trip there in the next year, if possible, to meet my other student, Alpamys. At the end of the month, … [Read more...] about Missing Kazakhstan
Debian Lenny on a Thinkpad T60
Okay, I know Debian Lenny is still in Beta but I just had to try it on my Thinkpad T60. My Thinkpad is very picky when it comes to BSD/Linux distributions. Normally the Debian-based systems tend to function very well on my Thinkpad. In the past, I have run Debian Etch, Ubuntu Hardy Heron, Linux Mint and Sidux on my Thinkpad. Etch had problems and I was not in the mood to … [Read more...] about Debian Lenny on a Thinkpad T60
Saigon 2008 Oktoberfest
I attended my first Oktoberfest ever with Tony and his wife last Friday night at the Windsor Plaza. I really enjoyed it, expecially the food being a big fan of German sausages and mash potatoes. Unfortunately, I could not drink the beer there. The first beer was good but they had already switched the second type of beer when I went for a refill. I could not drink it. … [Read more...] about Saigon 2008 Oktoberfest