Earlier in the week, I was driving to my school along the canal when I saw this crowd gathered near this bridge. I did not get off my motorbike since I was already late for an appointment so I never learned what happened. I think there was a construction accident involving one of the barges but I am not really sure. … [Read more...] about Accident in Saigon
phu nhuan district
Google Android 1.5 Cupcake Working on my G1
This morning I upgraded my G1 gphone from RC33 to CRB43, otherwise known as the Google Android 1.5 Cupcake. Flashing my G1 was quite easy, it is just a matter of downloading the firmware from the web, renaming it to update.zip and moving it to your the root of your mini SD card. Hit Home - Back, open the keyboard when you see the G1 logo, alt-l (small L), and then alt-s to … [Read more...] about Google Android 1.5 Cupcake Working on my G1
Saigon Vitaman Bar
Just got back from a small sinh to cafe near my house called Vitamin Bar located in the Phu Nhuan District. Vitamin Bars seem to be small franchises located throughout Saigon. I am not sure if it is a real franchise but they are quite convenient. I had my favorite, sinh to cam dau (Orange/Strawberry Shake). (Vitamin Bar - Quite busy tonight) (Their competitor across … [Read more...] about Saigon Vitaman Bar
Ground Water Problems
We are now having ground water problems at my alleyway now. It started after the construction workers finished completing the canal drainage project component near my house. Even though the project is far from being completed, I did notice some changes in the ground water. Before the project, the water had a strange smell to it. It was not bad, it just had a smell of … [Read more...] about Ground Water Problems
Vietnamese Pho for breakfast
This morning I had time for some pho. There is a good pho restaurant near my house. It is one of the best pho in Saigon but for many, it is hard to reach. I had bowl of pho and a coca cola for around 21,000 VND ($1.20 US). (Pho food stall) (Many customers come here in the morning and evenings) (My bowl of pho and coke) This should be my last post from Vietnam. My … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Pho for breakfast