The Thu Duc District has changed quite a bit since I moved to Vietnam 4 and a half years ago. I expect many more apartments and skyrises to be built along the Saigon River in the next 5 years. I took these shots from Thanh Da this afternoon. (See some high rises being built in Thu Duc) (Great view of Thu Duc from Thanh Da) (Saigon River View of Thu Duc Distict) … [Read more...] about Saigon Thu Duc District from Thanh Da
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Nice Water Fountain
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
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?
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
Highlands Coffee at Windsor Plaza – Saigon
Last Friday I was invited to the 2008 Saigon Oktoberfest by Tony and his company, GHP Far East. On the way there, I got soaked from the rain storm walking to the taxi. I did not want to enter an air conditioned room since I knew I would freeze so I decided to have a coffee at the Windsor Plaza Highlands Coffee shop. Do not worry, I did not order Highland's famous Rat … [Read more...] about Highlands Coffee at Windsor Plaza – Saigon