Well, for those of us who live and work in Vietnam, we are now required to get our work permits. The process is much easier now but for me, it is taking a bit longer than expected. Today, my local ward police signed two documents stating that I lived in my house over 6 months. I will need this form before the Judiciary Department would start my criminal background check. … [Read more...] about Work Permit Hassles
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Update: Electricty problems with EVN
Well, it has been 16 days since I complained to EVN about the 895 kWh bill for last month. Two days ago they sent about 3 workers to look at my power meter. They spent about one hour and a half to see if there was a problem. Before they started the tests, they tried to tell me that since I was not home, the EVN guy who reads the power meters could not write down the … [Read more...] about Update: Electricty problems with EVN
Traffic Jam near E-Town
Yesterday afternoon, while my friend was test driving a BMW, I took some shots of the traffic jam at the end where both Truong Chinh and Cong Hoa streets meet. Traffic was flowing smoothly so I guess you it is not a traffic jam here yet... (Truong Chinh and Cong Hoa intersect here) (Cong Hoa street heading towards the airport) (Truong Cbinh street heading towards … [Read more...] about Traffic Jam near E-Town
Please show more respect
Last Saturday I had a meeting with my Japanese friend at the Somerset's Highland's Coffee shop. As I was parking my motorbike in the parking lot, a middle age Expat woman was blocking the path between the motorbikes with her motorbike. As I came in, I had to lean my motorbike to the right against the wall to let her pass me. I did not have to since she was blocking me, I … [Read more...] about Please show more respect
Poor Pugs
Pugs are a very popular breed in Saigon these days. You see them everywhere. They are a really cute dog, my neighbor has one and they tried to sell me one of their 4 puppies. I am a bulldog guy myself. A weekend ago I searched the city for bulldogs. I did find one near Le Hong Phong street but it was in poor condition. I even though about rescuing but I will need to get … [Read more...] about Poor Pugs