After leaving the Phu Nhuan District in 2010, it is not often that I actually cross the train tracks, let alone wait for the train, in Saigon anymore. Last Monday was the first time I stopped at a train crossing. I just barely took this photo: … [Read more...] about Busy Train Crossing in Phu Nhuan
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Only in Vietnam…
Here is a photo I took in the Phu Nhuan District yesterday. What should I do, go or stop? :-) … [Read more...] about Only in Vietnam…
Pinky Ice Cream
After being harassed by Evelyn for sending her to a construction site and not Pinky's a couple months, I finally found one near where I live in District 1. Pinky's is one place where you can get a good ice cream sandwich. I think they are better here then at Bud's Ice Cream. Several Pinky's have shut down in the last year but new ones have replaced them. They are more "mom … [Read more...] about Pinky Ice Cream
Food Court at Vincom Center
I met my Vietnamese friend at the Vincom Center today. Vincom has one of the best food courts in Vietnam with a large selection of restaurants including Carl's Jr., Popeyes, and many others. I still say that tourists should skip the backpacker area and buy their meals here. Better quality, lower prices, better customer service, and definitely some healthier food choices. … [Read more...] about Food Court at Vincom Center
Barcamp Saigon 5 Registration
It is time again to register for the 5th installment of Barcamp Saigon. It will be held again at RMIT in South Saigon on December 11, 2011, from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. You can register here at this web address: http://www.barcampsaigon.com/register/ I will be attending this Barcamp to set up the first Saigon WordPress User Group meeting. If you are a WordPress user, … [Read more...] about Barcamp Saigon 5 Registration