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Back to Saigon’s Cho Ray Hospital

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I made a short visit back to Cho Ray Hospital today.  It was amazing how packed it was today.  Very surprising.  We had to find parking across the street. We headed to the international health care section which was not crowded at all.  Yeah, the fees are higher but when I looked at the prices I was surprised at how low the costs were.  We then headed to the Vietnamese area … [Read more...] about Back to Saigon’s Cho Ray Hospital

Farewell Yahoo 360

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I started posting blog entries on my Yahoo 360 account back in August 20, 2006.  My Vietnamese Sociology students from the Center for International Education and other university students at SaigonTech wanted me to post more on Yahoo 360 since they were all active there.  I remember being very active there for a couple of years.   I even met some friends from there as well and … [Read more...] about Farewell Yahoo 360

Saigon Vitaman Bar

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Just got back from a small sinh to cafe near my house called Vitamin Bar located in the Phu Nhuan District.  Vitamin Bars seem to be small franchises located throughout Saigon.  I am not sure if it is a real franchise but they are quite convenient. I had my favorite, sinh to cam dau (Orange/Strawberry Shake). (Vitamin Bar - Quite busy tonight) (Their competitor across … [Read more...] about Saigon Vitaman Bar

Saigon Coi Rieng Coffee shop

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Finally I able to get a picture of one of the best coffee shops in Saigon.  I spent most of the day at Coi Rieng coffee shop located in the Tan Binh District not far from my house.  It is actually a comfortable place to spend the day.  Too food is not bad and the coffee quite good.  I ended up eating a small breakfast and light lunch there. The music is not too loud so you … [Read more...] about Saigon Coi Rieng Coffee shop

Aikido in Saigon

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Last Sunday was the 40 year death anniversary for Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido.  A local dojo near my house held an event that I attended.  They gave a short demonstration of their moves which was very interesting.  After nearly a two year break, a friend and I plan to start attending classes again during the evenings (T, Th,  and Sat).  If any of you guys are … [Read more...] about Aikido in Saigon