Monthly Archives: May 2011

Broken Windows

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Saigonese

Hai Trieu St. was closed this afternoon from traffic.  I’m not sure why but everyone was looking up the Bitexco Financial Tower.  And when I looked up myself, I saw a couple of broken windows marring the tower’s sleek facade. … Continue reading →

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Sticky Delights from Central Vietnam

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Saigonese

Days like this remind me why I like going to the office.  Yummy food brought by officemates from their provinces!  And as usual, I forgot to ask where exactly the food came from.  As long as I get to feast … Continue reading →

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Angry Birds!!!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Saigonese

Sorry, I can’t resist but join in the Angry Birds bandwagon.  Although I’ve stopped playing this game already, my family is still quite hooked on the game. That’s why when I saw these stuffed toy at Hanah’s (as I was … Continue reading →

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Pre-Loved Books for Sale

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Saigonese

Doing some de-cluttering at home.  Drop me a line if you’re interested in any of these books. 🙂        

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Queenland Mart

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Saigonese

Last Friday, May 27 saw the opening of Queenland Mart nestled between the ground floor of Sky Garden 2 and 3.   It replaced the In Style furniture shop that moved to a new location. For us living in Sky … Continue reading →

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Bed Weather

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Saigonese

Saigon doesn’t really get hit with a lot of typhoons.  Yes, we get the rainy season too — frequent rainy afternoons just as you are about to step out of the office.  Add the motorbike population to the equation and … Continue reading →

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Ma qua!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Saigonese

Here are a couple of really expensive canned goods here in Vietnam.  Spam price starts from 65,000 VND (3 USD++) while the SW Corned Beef is 85,000 VND (4 USD++). In huge supermarkets, you’d find these with security tags or … Continue reading →

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Ho Tung Mau St.

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Saigonese

The thing with Saigon is (and probably in Hanoi too or any other developed areas in Vietnam) that shops along streets don’t necessarily have a certain theme.  Sure, there may be a street dedicated to leather goods, a street for … Continue reading →

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Sidewalks are for Pedestrians

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Saigonese

Not! Well at least not in Vietnam.  Sidewalks are for people on motorbikes, for motorbike parking, and for peddlers. Bayani Fernando* will have a field day here. One time, I was walking hand-in-hand with my son on the sidewalk and we … Continue reading →

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Just for laughs…

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Saigonese

Just a couple of pics that my Filipino friends would find funny… and so sorry for this next blurry photo because a darn bus blocked my view right as I was supposed to take a photo.  Had to try to … Continue reading →

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