May 2006

  • Best Wontons in Saigon

    Located on 139 Ly Van Sy in the Phu Nhuan District (at the intersection of Ly Van Sy and Hunyh Van Banh) is best wonton stand in the entire city. Run by a…

  • Phu Nhuan Alleyway Craziness

    In Saigon, one must learn how to navigate through the narrow alleyways if you want a house in a quiet area, i.e. a house where you can hear the birds chirp in the…

  • The Rat and the Pig

    The Rat and the Pig make a great pair, in friendship, in business or in love. The Rat loves to be the center of a large group of loyal friends and knows how to treat its…

  • I am from Mercury

    You Are From Mercury You are talkative, clever, and knowledgeable - and it shows. You probably never leave home without your cell phone! You're witty, expressive, and…

  • Yamaha Nouvo Tune Up

    Last Friday before the 4-day trip to Vung Liem, I took my Yamaha Nouvo into my favorite Yamaha Dealer for a tune up. The oil and air filter were changed. Cost me around…

  • Rural Vietnam

    Minh Ngoc sent me these pictures that she dubbed, "Rural Vietnam". I hope you enjoy them. (Rural Vietnam by Minh Ngoc) You can view more pictures of "Rural Vietnam" at…