A night photo from atop the international floor at the Cho Ray Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about A View from Cho Ray Hospital
Archives for May 2012
Approaching Saigon Thunderstorm
A fast approaching thunderstorm is a common sight during the rainy season here in Saigon. … [Read more...] about Approaching Saigon Thunderstorm
Pinky Ice Cream
After being harassed by Evelyn for sending her to a construction site and not Pinky's a couple months, I finally found one near where I live in District 1. Pinky's is one place where you can get a good ice cream sandwich. I think they are better here then at Bud's Ice Cream. Several Pinky's have shut down in the last year but new ones have replaced them. They are more "mom … [Read more...] about Pinky Ice Cream
What is this?
I saw this last week walking down Nguyen Trai street in District 1. Looks familiar but... … [Read more...] about What is this?
Buddhist Celebration in District 5 (Cholon)
Over a week ago I was heading home in District 5 when I ran into a parade procession. A bunch of floats at least 2 miles long where heading towards Cholon. I got caught right in the middle of it, had no idea what was going on. A traffic policeman was directing me to move forward when a float ran right into me. Luckily a security guard grabbed the rear of my bike and I was … [Read more...] about Buddhist Celebration in District 5 (Cholon)