Saturday morning I was waiting for my students near the Metropolitan building (HSBC) in District 1. I got some good shots. It was a nice pleasant morning though it did get real hot later in the day. (Notre Dame Catheral) (New building projects on Hai Ba Trung, formerly Saigon Square) (Dong Khoi Street) (Empty Sidewalk, not normal but the day is still … [Read more...] about Beautiful Saturday morning in Saigon
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Saigon Thai Express
I heard about Thai Express on Le Thanh Ton street in District 1 for some time. I happened to pass it last weekend. I think I will give it a try sometime in the near future. Anyone else tried the Thai food at Thai Express yet? (Saigon Thai Express) … [Read more...] about Saigon Thai Express
Canal Project Update in Phu Nhuan District
It seems that the final work for this part of the canal in the Phu Nhuan District is nearly complete. I doubt I will live in the area when they finally finish it sometime next year. It should look pretty though. Expect this to be a heavily developed area in the future. Property prices should jump up once they complete the canal project. … [Read more...] about Canal Project Update in Phu Nhuan District
Beautiful Saigon Day
Finally the warm weather returns. Today Saigon was very bright and colorful. Below is a picture of the pagoda at the intersection of 3|2 and Le Hong Phong streets. … [Read more...] about Beautiful Saigon Day
Saigon Street Vendor
A couple of times a week, I like to buy a coca cola from the street vendor near AIS. She and her family are very nice and their prices quite good. I have to pay 5,000 VND ($0.29 US) for a coke and 6,000 ($0.35) )for a cafe sua da. Street vendors are the most affordable way of buying your drinks and food outside of a restaurant. After awhile, you get to know which are the … [Read more...] about Saigon Street Vendor