Sometimes it is hard to believe that I left Kazakhstan over 7 years ago. I remember back then that I really wanted to leave and return back to the US. Once I returned to Seattle in July, 1999, I knew I wanted to return back to Central Asia. I did briefly for about 4 months (Aug., 1999, - December, 1999) but to the surprise of many, I never returned. Instead I headed to … [Read more...] about Memories of Kazakhstan
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Bye bye Windows
Can you believe it? Two of my bedrooms, in a 5-bedroom house, lost their windows already. A 3rd bedroom will lost its windows this week. Due to a lack of coherent construction policies in Saigon, the owners of the house behind us do not need to seek permission from my landlord to build up their house before blocking the windows in our house. The value of this house just … [Read more...] about Bye bye Windows
More Saigon Skyline
Indochina Capital has a spectacular view of the skyline in Saigon. (Somerset Apartments in the distance) (Many houses located around Capital Place Building) … [Read more...] about More Saigon Skyline
Saigon Cinema
Here is one of the popular cinemas in Saigon still showing "Mission Impossible 3." Most of the employees at Capital Place Building, where Indochina Capital is located, park their motorbikes at the cinema parking lot. … [Read more...] about Saigon Cinema
Daily Zen
Give up all questions except one: “Who am I?” After all, the only fact you are sure of is that you are. The “I am” is certain. The “I am this” is not. Struggle to find out what you are in reality. - Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Source: DailyZen.com … [Read more...] about Daily Zen