This year the Vietnamese are taking Christmas very seriously. For many people outside of Vietnam who feel that Christians are persecuted in Vietnam, I think a visit to Vietnam today would shock them. Churches as packed. Stores and shopping centers are trying to outdo each other in providing the 'best' Christmas decorations. The streets are crowded with holiday … [Read more...] about A Very Saigon Christmas
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Nice Barbecue Along the Canal in the Phu Nhuan District (Saigon)
My Vietnamese friend's friend just opened a seafood restaurant along the canal near my house. It is located near Pham Van Hai street in the Phu Nhuan District (sorry I forgot the address). We just had barbecued goat and some chicken but it was very good. I will try to get the address the next time I visit this restaurant. (Grilled Chicken and Goat Meat) … [Read more...] about Nice Barbecue Along the Canal in the Phu Nhuan District (Saigon)
Traffic Police okayed to fine Foreigners in Saigon
Just read this online at Thanh Nien News. The traffic police in Saigon will not be allowed to fine Expats and Viet Kieu for violating the traffic rules. Fines will be issued at the scene with the aid of video recorders. Take note though, 'violators' should pay the fine AT the office later, not to the traffic policeman. Fines for not wearing a proper helmet or running a … [Read more...] about Traffic Police okayed to fine Foreigners in Saigon
Seattle Dental Group Visiting Vietnam
A dental group from Seattle will be arriving to Saigon later this week to spend a couple weeks providing dental education to orphanages, schools, and local people in Bien Hoa and Saigon. My University of Washingon Alumni Mentor is a patient of theirs back in Seattle. You can read about their volunteer work and visit to Vietnam on their blog, Enjoyz It!. I will meet them … [Read more...] about Seattle Dental Group Visiting Vietnam
Saigon Cho Ray Hospital
Last weekend I visited Cho Ray Hospital in District 5. Cho Ray Hospital is the largest hospital in Vietnam catering to both Vietnemase and Expats. It is also considered one of the best hospitals in Vietnam today. That said, it is also one of the most crowded, possibly overcrowded, hospitals I ever visited in my life. Below are my last photos from my now sold HTC Touch … [Read more...] about Saigon Cho Ray Hospital