(Image Source: Wikipedia) Well, this Friday I am finally heading back to Seattle after spending nearly two years in Vietnam without leaving the country. I am returning for personal reasons but it should be a good trip. Nice to see family and friends again. I am actually from a small town called Centralia, located about 100 miles (160 km) south of Seattle but my parent's … [Read more...] about US Bound -> Friday
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A Long Saigon Week
Wow, one of those long weeks. I got caught in a rainstorm last Monday so I decided to have lunch at KFC. It was actually quite funny since on of the young female employees kept giving me napkins. First it was for my wet hair, another set for my face, another for my fries, and finally for my meal. After she gave me the last stack of napkins, she then asked me in English … [Read more...] about A Long Saigon Week
No Skype in Vietnam
Well, it seems that the current Skype login problems around the World is also affecting Vietnam. I have not been able to log into my Skype account since last night since past 6:30 PM. Skype claims it is related to a scheduled maintenence shutdown. From the website: "This problem occurred because of a deficiency in an algorithm within Skype networking software," wrote … [Read more...] about No Skype in Vietnam
More Construction in the Phu Nhuan District
Another house near my alleyway is being renovated. This used to be a coffee shop as well. I actually counted about 5 more houses along my alleyway that still needed to comply with the People's Committee's requirements. Luckily, all they needed to do was remove their gates which, from experience, takes about one hour. Not sure when they will repave the alleyway though. I … [Read more...] about More Construction in the Phu Nhuan District
Awesome News – Last Remaining House to be Demolished
Yes!!! The best news ever!!! Finally, good news from my alleyway here in the quiet Phu Nhuan District. Mr. Ut finally got the amount he wanted from the People's Committee. He can now demolish and rebuild a nice house. As of this morning, Mr. Ut's house is coming down. Now, to make this situation less stressful than it needs to be, I decided to allow Mr. Ut and his … [Read more...] about Awesome News – Last Remaining House to be Demolished