vietnam

Yesterday I was surprised at the increase number of people wearing masks INSIDE of buildings.  It is normal to see them wearing masks on the motorbike but the scene at the Phu Nhuan Big C was surprising. So far, only 936 people have been tested with H1N1 in Vietnam, 450 have been cured, and most importantly, no deaths.  Yet there is a scare across the city. Hmm, why … [Read more...] about Masks, masks everywhere…

Spent a couple hours at a coffee shop along the Saigon River last Monday.  It was hot but then the thunderstorm came to cool things off. (View of An Phu villas) (An Phu on the left, Saigon on the right) (Another view of An Phu) (Thunderstorm is coming) (Surprised to see this boat on the river) (Right before the storm) … [Read more...] about Saigon River

I know the guys from my Kendo dojo are wondering where I have been for the past 6 weeks.  I thought my ankle, a recurring injury since I hurt it back over 3 years ago, was finally healed but last week, it started to swell up again.  This surprised me a bit.  Injuries in tropical climates, such as Vietnam, just seem to take forever to heal. I am now using Fastum Gel which, as … [Read more...] about Swollen Foot – 6 weeks later

Are there any Turkish food fans out there in Saigon?  If so, let me know.  I am trying to convince some of my Turkish friends to open a Turkish restaurant here in Saigon.  There is a small community residing in Saigon now. If there is an interest, that may persuade them to ask for some Turks to open a restaurant here.  There is a Turkish restaurant in Vung Tau if you really … [Read more...] about Turkish Restaurant Anyone?