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Gasoline prices dropped yet again last Saturday.  50,000 VND ($3.03 US) is beginning to fill up my gas tank again.  It now costs about 15,500 VND (94 cents US) for 1 liter of 92-octane gasoline and 16,000 VND (97 cents US) for 1 liter of 95-octane gasoline. This is great news for the average Vietnamese motorbike commuter.  Back in July, 2008, the price of A92 gasoline was … [Read more...] about Gasoline prices dropping in Vietnam

Yes guys, you read the title right.  Today I saw some people water skiing on the Saigon River.  I was a bit surprised since I for one would not even dare putting his hand in the Saigon River.  I guess these guys are braver than me but it looks like a load of fun. … [Read more...] about Water skiing in Saigon

The Thu Duc District has changed quite a bit since I moved to Vietnam 4 and a half years ago.  I expect many more apartments and skyrises to be built along the Saigon River in the next 5 years.  I took these shots from Thanh Da this afternoon. (See some high rises being built in Thu Duc) (Great view of Thu Duc from Thanh Da) (Saigon River View of Thu Duc Distict) … [Read more...] about Saigon Thu Duc District from Thanh Da

Maybe I am getting old but I really like this water fountain I saw at this Vietnamese restaurant in District 1: … [Read more...] about Nice Water Fountain

I attended my first Oktoberfest ever with Tony and his wife last Friday night at the Windsor Plaza.  I really enjoyed it, expecially the food being a big fan of German sausages and mash potatoes. Unfortunately, I could not drink the beer there.  The first beer was good but they had already switched the second type of beer when I went for a refill.  I could not drink it.  … [Read more...] about Saigon 2008 Oktoberfest