This is where I study Japanese with my Japanese teacher once a week. Great location to study. … [Read more...] about Phuc Long Coffee at Lotte Mart
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Another crazy motorbike rider in Saigon
These type of crossings are quite irritating. I call them "cow herd block crossings" since motorbikes will go as a group to block oncoming traffic. I will let the traffic go by first before crossing a street. If it is crowded, it is better to continue down the road and turn back at a traffic light. Yes, I saw this lady crossing so I was prepared. Yes, I stopped at the last … [Read more...] about Another crazy motorbike rider in Saigon
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
Following a bus in District 7
This is a normal scene for bikers in Saigon. I prefer to get out of their way for obvious reasons. They are a big cause of traffic jams in the city. … [Read more...] about Following a bus in District 7
Saigon Sports Club – Great Gym
So, my stay in Saigon is about to end. I really enjoyed spending my two weeks at the Saigon Sports Club. It is really an awesome gym. I could do all of. My Olympic Lifts at this gym, the only gym I Saigon that will allow this. A one month membership will cost you roughly $110 USD. One day visits are around $25 USD. Below are some pictures of the gym I took … [Read more...] about Saigon Sports Club – Great Gym