A surprise for me this Tet holiday was the amount of traffic during Tet. This is normally a time for light traffic throughout Saigon for most of Tet. Amazing how times have changed. … [Read more...] about Tet Traffic in Saigon
Archives for February 2013
Year of the Snake Approaching (2013)
As the Year of the Dragon ends shortly, the Year of the Little Dragon (Snake) is approaching. It is now Tet Eve in Saigon. This will be my 9th Tet here in Vietnam. I still remember the first couple of Tets I experienced here since 2004. They have changed significantly. I remember Tet as a time where family gathered and had a short meal roughly 4-6 hours before midnight. … [Read more...] about Year of the Snake Approaching (2013)
New PetroLimex Gas Station in Saigon
Finally this PetroLimex seems nearly completed. Sometimes it is the easiest location for me to fill up my motorbike. It is right next to the New World Hotel. … [Read more...] about New PetroLimex Gas Station in Saigon
Catholic Church in Saigon
One of my favorite Catholic churches in Saigon. This photo is cross-posted from my blog at: https://saigonnezumi.com/2013/01/18/the-prettiest-catholic-church-in-saigon/ … [Read more...] about Catholic Church in Saigon
My Second Kazakh Host Family – Orazimbetovs
This is my second Peace Corps Host Family, the Orazibetovs. They had their hands full dealing with me since I am, umm, a big trouble maker common for young Americans living overseas for the first time. I really miss them and hope to see them at least one more time in my life time. … [Read more...] about My Second Kazakh Host Family – Orazimbetovs