Tag: 2013

  • Bricks

    Can't forget the bricks, they are the main materials in building houses. Bricks are literally laid everywhere. No security around to protect them from thieves. Bricks -…

  • Sand and gravel

    With construction, sand and gravel are needed to make cement. You see it everywhere. It is one of the main reason for the dust in the city. Sand and gravel - Tan Phu…

  • Small Street in Tan Phu District (II)

    Another view of the previous day's photo. Snall Saigon Street - Tan Phu District

  • Small street in the Tan Phu District

    I miss these small Saigon streets. With the large development, many of these streets are disappearing. Snall Saigon Street - Tan Phu District

  • Bitexco Building during slight rain storm (2013)

    I took a quick shot of the Bitexco Building during a small rain storm in District 1. Bitexco Building (May 1, 2013)

  • Cramped motorbike parking garage

    I hate parking at the Vincom Center. It is where I get the most damage on my motorbike. Today was lucky since not too many people were there due to the holiday. Parking…

  • Vietnamese flags everywhere

    Normally during the holidays, all buildings fly the Vietnamese flag. Vietnamese flags during May Day 2013

  • Wiener dog in Saigon

    Yeah, you got wiener dogs here too... Wiener dog in Saigon

  • Cheese cake in Saigon

    A former colleague brought some cheese cake (for her birthday), the last time I met her. It was good... Cheesecake in Saigon

  • Fosco and the Russian Consulate

    Fosco is located here. In the distance is the Russian Consulate. Fosco and the Russian Consulate

  • Relaxing during the noon sun

    I just remembered it being so hot today. It was April 2nd and I was with some friends. This day was a very memorable day for me. Cafe in Saigon

  • Huyen Thanh Quan Street (District 3)

    A not so busy Huyen Thanh Quan street in District 3. Huyen Thanh Quan Street (Saigon)

  • Ngoc Bich Sapphire Hotel

    Took this shot while waiting for a friend in District 1. Ngoc Bich Sapphire Hotel

  • Russian Consulate in Saigon

    Finally realized that the Russian Consulate was located here. I had no idea. Russian Consulate in Saigon

  • Thai Food in Saigon

    This is a nice bowl of green curry at the Golden Elephant in Saigon. Thai food in Saigon

  • Coffee Beans at PetroVietnam Tower

    Possibly a new place for me to work? Coffee Beans at PetroVietnam Tower

  • Lion at PetroVietnam Tower

    Not sure what the meaning of this lion is for PetroVietnam. Lion at PetroVietnam Tower

  • Packed Saigon Zoo

    This is how packed the entrance at the Saigon Zoo was on April 30, 2013, known as Liberation Day here in Saigon. I think most people were parking to see the parade…

  • PetroVietnam Tower

    One of the most famous, and wealthiest, companies is located here. PetroVietnam is the arm that focuses on the oil industry in Vietnam. PetroVietnam Tower (Saigon…

  • Vietnamese apartments (District 1)

    These are some rather old apartments near where I live in District 1. Vietnamese Apartments (Saigon, Vietnam)