Recently a video made it through the social networks about two nursemaids who were beating and torturing their young students, at an unregistered preschool in the Thu Duc District. When I heard about the story a couple days ago, I was shocked but not surprised. With the large number of newborns here in Vietnam in recent years, you just knew many people here would use it as an … [Read more...] about Illegal Preschools and consequences in HCMC
2013
In Saigon
Been back for 5 days now. Enjoying it but I am missing Almaty already. Saigon is definitely warmer with a vibrant life of its own. Got a couple pictures from the Tan Phu District last weekend. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about In Saigon
Christmas in Almaty
Christmas spirit may not big in Almaty but they still dress the part. This Xmas tree is outside of Mega. New Year's Day is a bigger event in Kazakhstan so the Christmas trees are for that occasion more then Xmas. Russians in Kazakhstan celebrate Christmas in January based on the Julian calendar. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about Christmas in Almaty
Very cold Almaty morning
It is very cold the last couple of days in Almaty. It is now -10 C outside. In a weeks I will be back in Saigon. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about Very cold Almaty morning
Walking around Almaty
Just some pictures from our walk around downtown Almaty today. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about Walking around Almaty