You always see workers gathering recyclables in Saigon. There are small privately owned centers in the city. Sometimes you will see workers meet in one area to aggregate what they collected. They will deliver these items just down Vinh Khánh street in District 4. … [Read more...] about Recycling in Saigon
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A bit of Japan in Saigon
Being part Japanese, I always need a small link to Japan in my home. Normally I eat Japanese food a couple times of weeks. I am learning to make more Japanese food at home. Picked up some mugicha and green tea last week with a friend. Enjoying them both now at home. Mugicha and genmaicha purchased in Saigon at Takashimaya I usually have my green tea with the Japanese tea … [Read more...] about A bit of Japan in Saigon
Riding to IPS / AHS in Saigon (video)
Another video I took of my short trip to the International Primary School / Asian High School in District 1. The trip The trip crosses the Calmette Bridge, goes along Ton Duc Thang and then Hai Ba Trung streets. It is a relaxing trip at around 4:30 pm. Traffic is not bad yet but will get worse later. I apologize for some technical mistakes (see below) and the music. I had no … [Read more...] about Riding to IPS / AHS in Saigon (video)
Thu Thiem Tunnel in Saigon (video)
I am riding through Thu Thiem Tunnel going under the Saigon River from District 2 to District 1 on my Kawasaki Z300. I pass through this tunnel at least twice a week now. It is an interesting ride. Going through the Thu Thiem Tunnel is the fastest way to get from District 1 / District 4 to District 2. I always go this route to Thao Diem. It can be packed. This video the … [Read more...] about Thu Thiem Tunnel in Saigon (video)
Beautiful Tet Day 4 in Saigon
A beautiful Day 4 of Tet in Saigon today. Clear blue skies. PM 2.5 is at 68 AQI. Not bad. Below is a panoramic view of District 7 from my apartment in District 4. Phu My Bridge When you can see the Phu My Bridge, then you know the air is clean. It is roughly 5 km from where I live. … [Read more...] about Beautiful Tet Day 4 in Saigon