Saigon had a huge downpour today. For some odd reason I decided to see what the water quality of the rain was. Since the rain was quite heavy, I was able to get a cupful of rainwater in a short time. As you will see from the photo, the ppm was 7. Quite clean. No surprises here. … [Read more...] about Water quality of Saigon rain
Japan’s F-4 and RF-4 Phantoms
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II has been one of my long term favorite fighters since I was a kid. It has become an old horse with many different countries but finally, even the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is finally retiring them. The Japan F-4EJ Phantoms will be replaced by the the F-35A Lightning II, a formidable fifth-generation fighter from the US. In … [Read more...] about Japan’s F-4 and RF-4 Phantoms
Would you switch to tap water in Saigon?
For those living in Saigon long-term, it is natural to have concerns over the quality of the drinking water in the city. When I first arrived to Saigon in 2004, you dared not drink from the tap water. Everyone always ordered bottled water. Some 15 years later, the tap water has significantly improved. Yet, most people, such as myself, will be a bit weary to drink from the … [Read more...] about Would you switch to tap water in Saigon?
Saigon at Dusk (2019)
Tool some photos of Saigon at Dusk. The city is really changing. … [Read more...] about Saigon at Dusk (2019)
Blocked in
Occasionally when I park at LuxCity, there will be one motorbike blocking other motorbikes from parking in the inside space. It happens at least a couple times a week. There were times where I had to move a motorbike to get out. … [Read more...] about Blocked in