It is normal for students to throw a Tet party for their teachers. It is a good way to get close together with your students. This in turn encourages students to continue courses after the current one ends. This was by far one of the best parties I had with my students. … [Read more...] about Tet Party
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Vietnamese Fruit and Sting
A small Tet party with my Vietnamese English students. They brought some delicious and tasty Vietnamese fruits served with Sting. Cham chams are in the bag to the right of the photo. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Fruit and Sting
Ali Baba Restaurant Grand Opening – Doner Kebabs in Saigon
A new halal restaurant, Ali Baba Restaurant, is opening up near the Tan Son Nhat Airport offering halal doner kebabs. It will open tomorrow, February 22nd. Opening deals include the following: 50% discount on the opening day 30% discount every Friday 20% discount for every student and taxi driver See below for the full menu and directions: Ali Baba will offer … [Read more...] about Ali Baba Restaurant Grand Opening – Doner Kebabs in Saigon
After Tet Saigon getting back to normal – My Update
Life in Saigon is getting back to normal. This is one of the best Tets I ever experienced in Saigon which is amazing since I never actually left the city. I got about 9 days rest but the actual holiday was probably 16 days for me since many of my students left class early and some have not even returned yet. The year of the Snake will bring many changes for me. My … [Read more...] about After Tet Saigon getting back to normal – My Update
Relative Humidity Quite Low in Saigon
The relative humidity is quite low in Saigon the last couple days. This is something I am just not used to. I never remember it being this low. Accuweather says the relative humidity is about 38% now. The mean is around the mid 70s percent. Last night my skin, nose and lips were drier then normal. It actually kept me up part of the night. I thought it was my air … [Read more...] about Relative Humidity Quite Low in Saigon