The streets of Saigon have been eerily quiet the past couple days. Most of the city’s residents have gone to their hometowns and the ones that have stayed are busy eating and drinking with their families in their houses. I headed out to District 1 on New Year’s Eve to see downtown after dark. Although …
So, I’m back in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, to be exact. Got an apartment. Got a cell phone. Got travel insurance. Got plenty of TUMS. Got a helmet. What I don’t got is a plan. Or blood pressure meds, which I’m starting to think that I’ll need to simply cross …
After having a morning manicure, Saemi and I headed back to her place to be treated to a homemade meal. Saemi’s mom had cooked up some delicious bulgogi and kimchi– the best I’ve had, mind you- and I couldn’t help but scarf down a big portion of the deliciousness. I guess it’s a good thing …