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Honda Custom 125cc Motorcycle

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This is one of my posts from August, 2006. At that time I wanted to get a Honda Custom motorcycle. The price was quite expensive for used motorcycles back in 2006. The reasoning was the it was nearly impossible to import new motorcycles to Vietnam. Nobody would pay these prices today. Below is the post from 11 and a half years ago. Yesterday my friend, Phu, and I went … [Read more...] about Honda Custom 125cc Motorcycle

Water quality in Duc Hoa (Long An Province)

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Took these readings in Duc Hoa just outside of Ho Chi Minh City in the Long An Province. Duc Hoa Tap Water The tap water was at 167 ppm. With the pollution and water leaks I seen in the nearby factories, I definitely would not drink the water here. I definitely want to test the water to see if any contaminants are in the water. Anna Bottled Water One of the popular … [Read more...] about Water quality in Duc Hoa (Long An Province)

Testing water quality in Saigon (HCMC), Vietnam

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Update: You can purchase a TDS water quality meter at Lazada. Last week I checked the water quality again in my apartment building. I have done it once in the past, this time wanted to look at bottled water as well. I used a portable TDS, total dissolved solids, water test that I purchased from Amazon in the US. Below is the chart that I used to interpret my … [Read more...] about Testing water quality in Saigon (HCMC), Vietnam

Vegetarian curry at Babas Kitchen Thao Dien

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I decided to take a motorcycle ride to Thao Dien today. Stopping at Babas Kitchen in Thao Dien was a perfect excuse. It just a good quiet place to relax and have a nice meal followed by tea. I ordered the vegetable samosa and vegetable curry dish with rice. It is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes at Babas Kitchen but I will admit, I miss the chicken … [Read more...] about Vegetarian curry at Babas Kitchen Thao Dien