Lucky was happy last night. She got to eat some of the treat that Lisa gave me for my birthday last night (I was able to celebrate my birthday last night even though it is on April 16th). Lucky really enjoys her little treats. (Lucky inside her kennel - She later destroyed the newspaper) … [Read more...] about Lucky Treat
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Caravelle Hotel
Today was a good day. I took this picture after meeting with one of my students. Sorry for the strange angle. It looked like a good shot so I took it :-) (Caravelle Hotel - HCMC, Vietnam) … [Read more...] about Caravelle Hotel
Dominic at the Cholon People’s Committee
My housemate, Dominic Golding, is at the People's Commitee in District 5 (Cholon) eagerly finding information about his Vietnamese parents. As you can tell, he is quite good with the ladies :-) (Dominic [right] at the People's Committee) … [Read more...] about Dominic at the Cholon People’s Committee
Best Wontons in Saigon
Located on 139 Ly Van Sy in the Phu Nhuan District (at the intersection of Ly Van Sy and Hunyh Van Banh) is best wonton stand in the entire city. Run by a Chinese-Vietnamese family, for about VND 18,000 ($1.20 US), you can get a big bowl of wontons with noodles and a Miranda Lemon soda. It is a great place for lunch. (This restaurant uses an original, maybe antique, wonton … [Read more...] about Best Wontons in Saigon
Phu Nhuan Alleyway Craziness
In Saigon, one must learn how to navigate through the narrow alleyways if you want a house in a quiet area, i.e. a house where you can hear the birds chirp in the morning. It can be nerve wracking and do not be surprised if a part of your bike OR your body scrap against a building or two. (Walking along the alleyway in front of my house with Dominic, my housemate) (Many … [Read more...] about Phu Nhuan Alleyway Craziness