I saw this last week walking down Nguyen Trai street in District 1. Looks familiar but... … [Read more...] about What is this?
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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)
Coffee shop turtles
There is a little pond at the coffee shop my friend and I meet at in the Tan Binh District of Saigon, Vietnam. There are about 3-4 turtles in the pond. My friend's son loves to look at the turtles. … [Read more...] about Coffee shop turtles
Nighttime construction in Saigon
Construction is everywhere in Saigon. A friend told me recently that if he did not know better, he would think he was in a western country. Saigon is changing that fast. … [Read more...] about Nighttime construction in Saigon
Halal sheep in Saigon
This area is where the sheep that will be slaughtered for halal meat are penned. The halal mutton is then shipped to halal restaurants across Saigon, Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Halal sheep in Saigon