tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66502386980132327822024-03-05T14:39:42.028+07:00The Moggys Mekong MadnessStow your tray table, put your seat back in the upright position , open the window blind and hold onto your nuts.....we invite you to join our 2 year (which has now turned into a 3 1/2 year) adventure in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon. Vietnam....look out! Here come the Moggys!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger474125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650238698013232782.post-66627737393328673702022-08-25T17:59:00.003+07:002022-08-25T17:59:31.325+07:00Here We Go Again! <p> It may not be Vietnam but for those of you who were wondering what we have been up to….here we go again! </p><p><a href="https://moggysmalaysianmadness.blogspot.com/?m=1">https://moggysmalaysianmadness.blogspot.com/?m=1</a></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650238698013232782.post-91256277539521616952013-06-24T09:56:00.000+07:002013-06-24T09:56:01.401+07:00Putting an end to the Madness
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<span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">OK. It kind of goes without saying that this is a
difficult post to write. After three and
a half years, it’s time to put an end to the madness. The Mekong Moggys Madness that is. As we draw closer and closer to that looming
departure date it’s time to wrap things up, put a bow on it and pop it on the
cyber shelf in preparation for the next chapter of our lives.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I initially
started this blog as a way to share our experiences here in Vietnam with family
and friends back home. I then realized
that what I was actually doing was a diary of sorts. Something that I could keep forever and
reminisce over. It has always been more of a photo journal than anything. I am not a photographer, I’m not a writer or
author and I am certainly not a social commentator. The Madness is just purely a little about what
it’s like to live in Vietnam, especially with kids, from my perspective. Much to my surprise other people seemed to
</span></span><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">find it useful as well so with that in mind I added a few things that might be
helpful for anyone coming to visit or thinking of living here.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The last few weeks
have been akin to ripping a band-aid off 1 millimeter at a time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m going to try not to fill this final post
with clichés but it’s been a fascinating transition for me personally,
re-training myself for the “real” world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am notoriously awful at goodbyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I try to avoid them at any cost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I have found myself going out less and less in order to avoid seeing the
amazing Vietnamese people I usually interact with every day, so I don’t have to
tell them I’m going.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Banh Mi lady,
my Xe Om driver, the old Orange Juice lady.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Instead I find myself slowly reintroducing myself to Australia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reading Australian newspapers online,
listening to Aussie radio, trolling the Internet for items we will need to buy
upon our return.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In essence, I have
mentally checked out already.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And you
know what?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s ok.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel ready.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I feel excited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am nervous but
looking forward to the next step.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Looking back, what
an adventure it has been. I’m not going to attempt to sum it up in a paragraph
suffice to say that the 4 of us are leaving very different people than the 4
who arrived in early 2010.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wonderful
memories, incredible opportunities and renewed perspectives on life and the
people in it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I want to say a
great big thank you to anyone that has taken the time to read my ramblings,
especially those who made the extra effort to comment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You kept me going when I usually suspected I
was writing to myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> To all of our fabulous friends and work colleagues, thank you for making our time here one we will never forget. </span>Thank you to the
most amazing husband for sharing the journey with me and the 2 of the most
awesome kids I know for being so incredibly brave, adaptable and trusting when
your parents plonked you in strange country and said “right, this is home now”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so proud of you and you set fine
examples of what being a global citizen is about.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saigon does lots of things well and a good fast business lunch is no exception. There are loads of places around town where they pride themselves on good food, great service and the ability to get you in and out in under an hour. The Park Hyatts signature restaurant happens to do a fabulous one of these deals. These lunches are a great opportunity to sample what some of the best restaurants in town have to offer without breaking the budget. Eating at most of these places in the evening would cost a lot more, so if you are a traveller, these deals are perfect! The lunch is 330,000VND ++ per person which is about 17 dollars. Considering this is arguably one of the best restaurants in town, it's a steal! This gets you the obligatory bread basket, a choice of about 5 entree and main sets, a scoop of ice-cream or sorbet for dessert and tea or coffee to finish. Now THAT'S hard to beat!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Square One is located on the mezzanine level of the Park Hyatt. The setting is plush and inviting with just the right amount of bustle to make it not too sterile.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">No fancy while table cloths make it a pretty relaxed vibe. The service was extremely attentive. Almost overly so!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Never too far from the action, you can watch the team prepare the meals.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The wine was quite expensive by the glass at around $10 but there are some reasonably priced bottles available for around $35. What's a girl to do?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My entree was a persian fetta tomato salad. Small but tasty.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">My main was pan seared sea bass on cauliflower puree with spinach.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">We really enjoyed it! All in all I think it's a pretty good deal. The meals are not huge but designed for the 3 courses so we were definitely satisfied when we finished. The Park Hyatt is located pretty much in the centre of town on Lam Son Square overlooking the rear of the Opera House. We hadn't made a booking but they had no trouble fitting us in. A great way to sample the fare of one of the classier places in town at a fraction of the cost.</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Whilst not really an overall fan of cosmetic tourism, way too risky in my opinion, when it comes to dentistry, Vietnam can be a great option. The trick is to find a reputable place. In Australia dentistry can be terribly expensive. As an expat living overseas, it can be a good opportunity to make the most of it and get some work done. As I recently noted on the blog I had my 4 wisdom teeth removed and also all of my old mercury fillings replaced as there was decay under them. I have a terrible fear of the dentist. I mean a REALLY bad one. There was a stage in my life when I shamefully admit I went well over 25 years without visiting one. Due to this I decided the way to go for me with the extractions was to use sleep dentistry. A qualified anesthesiologist is brought in to the clinic and I slept whilst the procedure was performed. Apparently it took over two hours but obviously felt to me like 2 minutes. It all went very well and set me back just under $2,000. A lot, I know, but for me well worth it. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">With my shopping very much curtailed due to the fact that our belongings are on a boat somewhere between Vietnam and Australia and with payday not until Thursday, it was time to find some things to do around town that are easy on the hip pocket. Now there is not much easier on the hip pocket than free. That is what it will cost to visit the Southern Women's Museum of Vietnam. Located at 202 Vo Thi Sau, just head up Le Quy Don until you reach the end and you will see it across the road. Open early from 0730 but closes for lunch. When I arrived at 0900 there was no one there and the guy was running around for me turning all of the lights on!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The museum is divided over 3 levels and the displays recount the role of southern Vietnamese women in both national construction and defense. It opened in 1985 and sits on the former palace of the Police Force General in Saigon.</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Who knew? One of my rings was looking a little dull so while I was out this morning I decided to pop into one of the many jewelry shops near the Market. I was led to the back of the shop and was introduced to what I can only assume is the lost art of cleaning the shiny stuff. I'm not kidding. My ring just had the jewelry equivalent of a day spa!</span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650238698013232782.post-18960337988568424712013-05-27T15:25:00.000+07:002013-05-27T15:25:04.807+07:00A post for those in Saigon...ever had Housekeeper/Nanny envy?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">If there is one thing that has made our time here amazing it is this lady. I have just posted on Anh Phu Neighbours Quyens availability from the end of June. I'm confident she will find the right job very quickly but thought I'd spread the word. How do you sum up my "like having a husband but only more useful" domestic godess? I did my best. If you live here....spread the word!</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Yes, she's the one you have been waiting for. Our nanny/housekeeper Quyen is available from the end of June. Quyen has been with us from the moment we stepped off the plane nearly 3 and a half years ago and has become a much valued member of our household.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">She had previously worked for other expat families and has proven to be an absolute Godsend for us. We are working parents with 2 children (they were 2.5 and 5 when we arrived) and she has made our time in Saigon a dream. Her English is excellent and she can also read english which means she can make your favorite recipes from your cook books.(She has also copied many recipes from my cookbooks to take with her) She has a wide and varied repertoire including firm family and kid friendly dishes like spaghetti, lasagna and fish fingers! She does fab spring rolls and a delicious Vietnamese Chicken curry. She loves to cook and is keen to try new things. She has in the past done some amazing cheesecakes and lemon meringue pies for special occasions. Just give her a recipe and she'll give it a go. She has also done a cooking course specifically geared for expat families.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Quyen basically ensures that our home functions smoothly. She does our shopping, collects the children from school or the school bus, oversees any maintenance etc in the apartment and does all of our washing, ironing and cooking.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">That all being said, her strongest traits are her honesty and initiative. You do not need to hover over her and tell her what needs to be done and then watch to ensure she does it. If we are out of something, she will restock. Her honesty is impeccable. I entrust her with our food budget and she runs it perfectly.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My children adore her. She treats them like they are her own and she has been a strong and positive influence on their lives and their time in Vietnam. She is a gentle soul but can be firm when it is needed. She has a very happy disposition and is a pleasure to have in our home. I don't think I have ever seen her unhappy and without a smile on her face.(Nor as far as I can recall, has she taken a sick day!) She currently works for us 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. She is also always readily available for babysitting/overtime.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Quyen would prefer a full time position in District 2 but tells me she would consider 2 part time positions. She would also consider working in other districts if necessary. We would dearly love for Quyen to continue her employment in a happy home where she is as cherished as she is in ours. Please contact her directly on 0167 733 3979.</span></b></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650238698013232782.post-90896620888717588152013-05-22T10:43:00.000+07:002013-05-22T10:43:13.716+07:00Saigon Or Hanoi..Which Do You Pre..Pho?<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pho Thin HaNoi is located in district 3 next to my local CoOp Mart supermarket. I go past all the time but have never been in.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's far from fancy but it is usually places like that that serve up the best food around. Big steaming vats of pho stock bubble away while the waiters (no real english speakers, bring your Google translate App!) run between tables. It's a huge open restaurant and I would have to say not really the most hygienic I've come across in town but there you go. As long as the cockroach stayed on my foot and not in my soup I was happy.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Although I'm not a vegetarian I usually have my pho without meat. I just don't like the often gristly meat they use. I find there is plenty of meaty flavor in the stock as they use meat bones and simmer for hours and hours, flavoring the base.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Usually the plate of garnishes is overflowing with greenery but not so for Pho Hanoi. They prefer a more pure taste of the flavors in the base. I added some lime juice, hoisin and chilli to mine. The noodles were noticeably fatter and flatter than Saigon Pho. I would have to say the taste was totally different to what I was used to. It seemed much heartier and richer and I could really taste different spices in there. A large undertone of Star Anise. It almost tasted medicinal. I could argue here that ALL Pho is medicinal. It really is the best cure after a big night! Anyway, did I like it? Yeah, it was ok. It's definitely a personal preference thing. I really like my light, almost clear broth and skinny noodles piled high with all things green. Totally worth a try though. Which do you prefer?</span></td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650238698013232782.post-33110138918794717892013-05-18T17:55:00.000+07:002013-05-18T17:55:23.162+07:00Scarlett's 6th Birthday Party - Under The Sea<span style="font-size: large;">Ahhh, thats the sound of me sitting down to a nice glass of wine. What a week. What a month! We have the movers coming in on Monday and Tuesday to pack up our life to send back to Aus. That being the case we celebrated Scarlett's 6th birthday this afternoon so her gifts could go in the container and not our suitcases. She turns six next week so it is pretty much when we would have had her party anyway. After Christopher's Star Wars extravaganza I did not want to let her birthday pass without just a big of a fuss, not matter how busy we are. She chose the theme Under the Sea...so thats where we went!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to everyone who came. Scarlett had a wonderful day. When I think about it she has actually spent more time in her 6 years living overseas but she is definitely still an Aussie Chick. Yet another wonderful day to add to our already abundant memories. X</span></td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650238698013232782.post-24533545892433577262013-05-15T17:01:00.001+07:002013-05-15T17:01:56.887+07:00Spot The Difference! <img id="id_4f10_3aec_2e8a_b529" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_TG4UaTvOsI/UZNdDlSmgrI/AAAAAAAANCY/JRHx4BOZboc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" alt="" title="" style="margin: 4px; width: 446px; height: 695px; "></img><div>Kim Kardashian at the Met Ball</div><div><br/></div><div><img id="id_ffc1_967f_e950_cf19" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z5dthGDhrhg/UZNdEEaHxwI/AAAAAAAANCg/VJ270t_EEGA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" alt="" title="" style="margin: 4px; width: 615px; height: 725px; "></img></div><div>Ninja moto rider Nguyen Thi Minh Khai</div><div><br/></div><div>I can't spot the difference either!</div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650238698013232782.post-82777279705373246142013-05-03T07:05:00.000+07:002013-05-03T07:05:04.590+07:00An Oasis in District 2. <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you are looking to drop out of the manic scene that is Saigon, there is no better place than the Spa Authentic/Village in District 2. Head over the bridge and find this little gem and you could be on a holiday at a resort anywhere in the world. For around $15 you can spend the day by the pool on the banks of the river. Unfortunately, I was hoping to get a treatment at the spa and then use the pool and found it a little surprising that the cost of the pool is not included when you have a treatment. You still have to pay the $$$. Still a nice place to go to escape from it all. They have a gym, do yoga and every sort of treatment/spa package you could think of. Check out their webpage for further details.</span><br />
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</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650238698013232782.post-41531823357333169352013-04-24T12:45:00.002+07:002013-04-24T12:45:41.246+07:00Head For the Hills - Sapa Adventure<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I recently had the chance for a lighting visit to Sapa. I have always wanted to see those magnificent terraced rice fields but had never had the opportunity. With life being incredibly hectic at the moment it was to be a very quick trip. Flight from HCMC to Hanoi - catch the overnight train that night - one night in Sapa then catch the overnight train back to Hanoi and fly to HCMC the following morning. Only 3 nights away but it can be done!!!!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We stayed in Sapa Rooms. I can highly recommend this hotel. Even though we could not check in until 0900, when we arrived after the 45 minute bus trip from Lao Kai and they welcomed us with free breakfast and managed to give us one room to check in early. Fabulous service. The hot chocolate was also to die for! Cost...Around $50 for the night.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A massive fog rolled in just as we arrived. It felt so amazing to be in the clouds. At one stage you could barely see your hand in front of your face. Temps were about low 20's.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We did this second full day tour with Sapa O Chau who are a fabulous local social organisation who are supporting local youth. The cost for the full day tour was around $30. We were exhausted by the end of the trek but were one again welcomed by Sapa Rooms even though we had checked out and they gave us a room to shower and change in. How good is that!! We then caught the 5.00pm bus back down to the train station where our train left at 7.30pm to arrive in Hanoi at 0430. I was on a flight back to Saigon by 0900 and home by 1130. Phew! In summary, Sapa was amazing. I am so glad I did it. It is the Vietnam you see on the brochure in all of its glory. There is of course more to the story. There are the bald mountains where trees have been chopped down for housing and fuel, there is the desperate poverty and lack of opportunity for many of the ethnic minorities as well as a lot of work that needs to be done with regards to education and sanitisation. It is not my place to comment on these things but it is good to be aware and perhaps choose a company that is doing its best to rectify what they can when deciding who you want to trek with. Sapa, beautiful Sapa.....thank you. And to my travelling buddies, I can't think of 2 more wonderful people to share this amazing experience with (except perhaps the snoring Chinese guy in our cabin, but then, he had no choice!)</span></td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650238698013232782.post-17883799896008279722013-04-23T09:47:00.000+07:002013-04-23T09:47:09.778+07:00Amazing Post War Photos by Phillip Jones Griffiths Circa 1980<span style="font-size: large;">Phillip Jones Griffiths was a Welsh photojournalist who was renowned for his coverage of the Vietnam/American War. I was recently directed to a webpage called REDS.VN where I came across what are apparently quite rare photos from 1980 taken in Vietnam. I thought I would share them with you. A picture really does say a thousand words. I have not posted all of them so if you would like to see more visit their web page. The web page also has further details on each photo however they are in Vietnamese so you may need Google translate to assist. Fascinating stuff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650238698013232782.post-67064566178918281162013-04-11T17:14:00.002+07:002013-04-11T17:14:13.376+07:00We Snuck Off To Thailand.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">School holidays snuck up on us again but we were lucky enough to duck off to Thailand for a week. We did not really feel like catching multiple planes so headed to Bangkok for a few nights then opted for a drive down to the beach town of Hua Hin which is about 2.5hrs out of BKK by car.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Not often we get a shot with the 4 of us in it! This one was taken at the airport. It was nice to catch a plane at a "normal" time for a change instead of the dreaded overnight flight.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our first 2 nights were spent at Centara Grand Hotel in BKK. It is centrally located and attached to one of the biggest shopping centres in the world so it checked most of our boxes. The room was spacious and we threw in an extra cot for Christopher. Scarlett shared with me. We have been to Bangkok before so the pressure was off and there was nothing that we "had" to visit. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our first night had us looking for a Thai Green Curry. We were not to be disappointed. Just around the corner from the hotel we found a restaurant called Baan Ying Signature. Although appearing fancy with iPads with pictures for the menu, it was reasonably priced and delish!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Nick took the kids to the Aquarium at Siam Paragon whilst I hit the shops for a few hours. To be honest, I did not buy much. Living in HCMC sees me grabbing bargains almost daily but it was nice to have a look around.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After 2 nights we hopped in our hired van with driver for the trip to Hua Hin. (About $115 each way). I had found an apartment via Airbnb. We use this service quite a bit. It is similar to VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner). I find it much better than hotels particularly when it comes to families as they are usually apartments. This one cost us $140 a night for a 2 bedroom place and it was lovely. Obviously you are taking a slight risk as you need to take the owner or reviewers word for it but we have used them successfully both in Asia and Europe.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yup, thats a bra full of icepacks. Necessity is the mother of invention. It is now Thursday and I am feeling slightly better but still feel like I have been hit by a truck. In case you were interested I used Dr Andrew at WestCoast Dental and he was AMAZING! Chinese/Canadian guy. Didn't even laugh when I walked in and promptly burst into tears. Did I mention I HATE the dentist?</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cho Dan Sinh, or Yersin Market (named after the street it sits on), is not your average market! If you are an Aussie you will understand what I mean when I say it is kind of like Aussie Disposals on steroids. Want to get all the good gear for a camping trip....head here. Want to find "real" war memorabilia.....here is your market. Want to mobilise an army in full gear...look no further! I took a wander through the other morning. I am nothing if not versatile, any market is a good market to me!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's very low key shopping. The vendors pretty much leave you alone. When it's time for a snack there is a small kitchen that was whipping up a feast as I went past.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are a few shops like this one that I pottered around in for about an hour. Old photos and postcards, lamps, coins, medals, military tools and the like. Very eclectic mix. It's fascinating stepping back in time. One mans trash is another mans treasure so they say.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They also have a great range of electrical appliances. A lot of it is industrial sized but I may even head back to get one of those industrial strength blenders for $90. Just like the ones you see in all of the juice bars. I think this place is definitely worth a look if you have time. I love just wandering through and chatting to the vendors and seeing what is out there and what is left over from the past. Yes, you can even buy the kitchen sink.</span></div>
<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Yersin Market<br />104 Yersin<br />District 1</span></td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650238698013232782.post-24232462052964036772013-03-21T09:42:00.001+07:002013-03-21T09:42:58.409+07:00Topshop/Topman and Warehouse.Co.UK in Ho Chi Minh city<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Whilst there I noticed a sign for Warehouse CO.UK. I did not have time to go up to the second floor but it appears to be another British mid-price clothing shop. Again, I'll have to head back and check it out. Happy shopping!</span></td></tr>
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I was asked recently (Hi Mrs McApple!) why is it that I had not done any posts on the wet season in Saigon. To be honest, I did not even realise that I hadn't! I guess looking back it is a bit of a glaring omission on something that really is very much a part of our lives for a large part of the year. First. A confession. I hate the wet season. There, I said it. I can't stand it. It messes with my hair, always happens at school pickup time (2.30pm) and oft times makes me a little gloomy. Having said that, I would have to say that a great many people LOVE the wet season. Don't get me wrong, it does have some fabulous traits like the cracking storms that sweep across the city sky, but for me it's not my favourite season in Saigon. Having thought about why I had not posted about it before I came to the conclusion that I am very much like the rest of the residents in Vietnam, you just kind of ignore it and get on with things. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids first wet season nearly 3 years ago.<br />
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One of the main reasons I don't like it is that it seems to go on forever. In the build up which starts about May from memory, the heat becomes oppressive. It is crazy hot. It's almost a blessed relief when the heavens finally open and things cool a little immediately. What they say it true, it only rains for a small part of the day, sometimes once in the afternoon and then again later in the evening. The exception to this is if there is a typhoon off the coast somewhere. Although it does not happen often, this is when the rain will set in for a few days.</div>
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So in summary, how bad is it? I guess really not that bad at all. Everyone has their own reasons for liking or disliking the wet. I guess the main thing is, there is nothing to worry about. Life goes on with minor adjustments. Sometimes back up plans need to be put in place re outdoor venues or parties but other than that, it's just all part of life here. I suppose I should say that I don't really "hate" the wet season, I just prefer the blue skies and sunshine of the dry. The buildup will begin soon and we will say goodbye to these fabulous clear days. It seems to me that the dry is getting shorter and the wet longer each year. Last year it rained until December! I don't really have any "survival" tips other than if you are out, try to grab a cab just before the rain starts. I also don't use Xe Om's in the rain. Ridiculously uncomfortable being shoved under the back of a dirty raincoat and very dangerous. Maybe I should look at things a little differently this wet, my last. Take a leaf out of the kids book. Embrace it rather than fight it. What is it that they say? "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain". </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to take myself on a bit of a mega shopping spree on Saturday. A bus had been hired and a group of us were to hit some of the big factories that are a bit further out of town. The first stop was the Minh Long factory. They of course have all of the beautiful dinner sets etc but I think what most of us had come for was the "seconds" shop upstairs. Row after row after row of china with more designs than you can poke a stick at. There are varying degrees of "seconds" so you need to be a little careful in your choice but there are enough there that you can easily pick up sets where I really could not find anything wrong with them at all. I filled up my shopping trolley with things from plates, cups, platters, bowls and even little soy dishes and servers. I was a tad nervous I may have over done it. 110 pieces in all. I nearly fell over backwards when she told me the total. Luckily in a good way. $128. Yup. $128. Yipee!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Click on this link for all of the details. It's about 45 mins out of town.<span style="color: #0b5394;"> <a href="http://www.minhlong.com/en/content/1/minh-long-i-high-quality-ceramic-and-porcelainwares/" target="_blank"><b>Minh Long</b></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our next stop was Gomo. It is aimed at all things for the home including not only furnishings but bedding and all sort of decorative ware. Lamps and placemats were the main things that our group seemed to buy. They had rugs and all sorts of storage solutions as well. Whilst not factory prices it does offer more of a European style which can be hard to find in Saigon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Situated between Gomo and Minh Long is a beautiful golf course called Song Be. We decided it would be the perfect spot for lunch. I have to say, the food was very very good! For more information click<span style="color: #0b5394;"> <b><a href="http://songbegolf.com/main/" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you may know, we recently celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. Rather than head out to a restaurant we decided we would have some dear friends and family over and celebrate by having a dinner party at home. I love cooking but did not relish the thought of spending most of the evening in the kitchen whilst everyone else had all the fun. We decided to give Ezio from Italian Food Services a call to see what he could rustle up for us. Well rustle he did! He came back with a few different menus and we went with the one below. Right on time a few hours before the guests arrived, Ezio and his helper arrived, arms laden with fantastic Italian ingredients that were the beginnings of our dinner. I'd like to say I know exactly how he did it but to be honest, I just left them to it. All he requested was what time we would like the first of our 4 courses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank God. Or I guess I should say thank the Greek God Zeus! Finally, some authentic Greek food in Saigon! There are a smattering of "Mediterranean" restaurants around but personally I find them sub par when it comes to Greek food. I am yet to find a decent Greek salad in this town. 2 spanish olives and 2 tiny bits of fetta cheese and LETTUCE does not a Greek salad make!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I heard online that a new Greek place had opened so on Sunday with the kids in tow we decided to check it out. Situated in the Back Packing area of town we grabbed a cab and were there in less than 10 minutes.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Calling it a "restaurant" may be stretching it a little. I would say it was more of a souvlaki bar. Mind you, that suits us just fine. There is some bench seating as well as two small tables if you feel like dining in. If you don't feel like dining in, the whole menu is available take away and you can now order online through<span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://www.vietnammm.com/en/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">vietnammm.</span></a></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For me, the best part of the meal. The Greek owner/chef has not tried to fancy things up. If you have been to Greece, you will know exactly what this tastes like. Creamy, garlicky, smooth....divine! I LOVED it. As for the pita? It is home made. They make 3 batches a week. It is quite thick with a dusting of salt on the top. The ones served with the dip were crunchy and he offered to heat them up again as they cooled during the meal.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are quite a few more things on the menu that we shall be trying. Although the menu is not extensive, what they do, they do well. We will definately be eating here again. Even though you can oder online or via phone, try to go in and say hello. They are a lovely couple and I'm sure would very much appreciate your support and patronage. Now, if someone could just open another one with blue and white chequered table cloths, a mural on the wall, a lamb rotating on a giant spit, some saganaki, squid grilling away, some bouzouki music softly playing the the background and a half a kilo of wine....ahhhh </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have all heard the warnings. Watch out for those cyclo drivers, they will rip you off blind! Unfortunately, this is largely correct. They hang out mainly outside of the Palace, the War Museum and the market. Most have "letters" from happy customers miraculously from whatever country you happen to be from. You will organise a price and off you go. Problem is, once the ride is over, the extras come out. He meant 1,000,000VND per person not all together. He meant per hour and you went over time or even worse, will have you stranded in the middle of no-where, only agreeing to take you home for an extra fee. These are but just a few of the scams these inventive drivers can use to depart you from your hard earned dong. Although a part of me can't help but feel sorry for them, it's a hard gig, it does give Vietnamese tourism a bad name. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But you don't have to miss out on enjoying the very unique experience of travelling by Cyclo trough the crazy Saigon streets. Enter Mr Binh! Mr Binh can organise for yourself or a group to tour the city for just 50,000VND an hour. That's right. No typo. 50,000VND. That is less than $2.50 an HOUR. He will come to pick you up from wherever you may be and is happy to take you wherever you want to go. Really happy! Cyclos are banned from many streets in D1 so </span><span style="font-size: large;">I think the</span><span style="font-size: large;">perfect place to hit the road is a tour of District 5, also known as Cholon or Chinatown. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I sent him a text message regarding where we wanted to leave from and where we wanted to go and he had someone call me back almost straight away. His english is extremely limited but the lady that rang to confirm was fine and Mr Binh and his team of 2 were waiting for us at the designated time. We headed of to Chinatown. I have no idea what was happening that day down there. It was some sort of Chinese holiday. Many shops were closed but the temples were bursting at the seams. It was absolutley AMAZING!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Mr Binh is not the kind of tour guide that you may be used to. He gets you to these amazing places but the rest you will need to read up on before you go if you want to know exactly what you are seeing. We first went to a Chinese temple, followed by the crazy and my personal favourite, Binh Tay wholesale market. Another Buddhist temple and just a general ride through the streets including street markets and even a random parade!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Regualr readers of this blog will know I am slightly obsessed with these scales!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Steeped in history, the old buildings in this area are stunning. Mr Binh happily pointed out some of the more beautiful ones. Man, if those walls could talk.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">When we pulled up at this temple we felt like rock stars! Thousand of people lined the streets out front. We think they were waiting for the dragon.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The result of "cupping" and ancient Chinese traditional medicine where suction is created on the skin in order to promote healing. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been a little quiet online since we arrived back from Aus as we have had guests from home staying with us. I really love it when people come to visit because it gives me a chance to see Saigon through fresh eyes and fall in love with her all over again. One thing I recommend to all of our visitors is that within the first few days, hop on an <a href="http://xotours.vn/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">XO Motorbike Tour</span></a>. It really gives you a feel for the city that you can base the rest of your stay on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now you would think after doing a few of these tours with our visitors I would have "seen" it all. Far from it! </span><span style="font-size: large;">Mastermind behind XO, Tung, is </span><span style="font-size: large;">constantly</span><span style="font-size: large;"> out to improve and add to the experience. I</span><span style="font-size: large;"> think this last one I did was the best yet. Seriously they just keep getting better and better. Every time I go see, smell, taste and hear something new. Not to mention meet! The XO girls are seriously what makes this tour what it is, which is fabulous! They are bright, young smart Vietnamese girls who obviously have a passion for their country. By the end of every tour, I, as well as our guests, have lumps in our throats as we say goodbye. You really feel like you have made a friend. A lot of people come to Vietnam and do not have many opportunities to speak to "real" Vietnamese people. To sit down and talk about all manner of things. Education, politics, music, culture and hopes and dreams for the future. There may be a few companies around trying to imitate what XO initiated 3 years ago but XO has one thing that puts them ahead in the game and in my opinion, always will. I don't know how they find them but they are just wonderful! And then there was Tai, our tour leader. He too was fantastic, meeting us at every stop and explaining everything we needed to know including some history lessons! The whole operation runs flawlessly. They make it look so simple and I am sure we don't know the half of what really goes on to make it appear that way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, back to our evening. We decided to do the Foodie Tour. Four and a half hours of stuffing our face with food and flying through five districts on a hot Saigon night. Could anything be more fun? The girls picked us up from our place and we hit the crazy peak hour streets. I can't tell you how it feels to melt into that honking, seething river of bikes. The girls weave in and out with total confidence, obviously having ridden bikes for all of their adult lives. I'll not write too much more, rather, let the pictures speak for themselves.......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Moggys had a lighting trip back to Aus over Tet to get a few things sorted for our return in July. The kids got to see their new school which they loved. Scarlett did however ask why they did not show us the swimming pool. Troi Oi! We also spent time down at the Bellarine Peninsula where we have a caravan. We then headed off to the bush to visit more family and even managed to squeeze in a performance of Jersey Boys in town. We had a fabulous time and the weather was perfect. It has made the kids even more excited to return.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tet is an amazing time of year in Vietnam. It marks the start of the new lunar year. On Sunday we say goodbye to the auspicious Golden Dragon and enter the year of the snake. Although it sounds like it shouldn't be, the year of the snake is also said to be a good one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A lot of tourists decide not to come to Vietnam during Tet and with quite good reason. Basically just about everything shuts down so that the Ho Chi Minhians can all go to their home towns and be with their families. When you come to Saigon you want to be able to do tours, visits museums etc. This can be tricky around the Lunar New Year. We have however noticed over the last few years that more and more places are staying open and it is nowhere near as deserted as it used to be. Restaurants catering to tourists in particular. I remember our first Tet and the warning about eating out and getting food poisoning as there was no fresh produce being bought in. Needless to say, it didn't happen! (It is still a good idea to get a heap of cash out and store it at home as the ATM's tend to run dry after a few days and are not replenished). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you do decided to visit during, or even pre Tet, you will get to enjoy a city that is buzzing. People are frantically preparing for the New Year. Tet baskets are bought along with new clothes that are to be worn on the first day to bring good luck. Houses and painted and debts paid so that the new year can begin with a clean slate. The children eagerly await their little red envelope with fresh crisp dong inside. Smiles abound around the city and the city itself transforms into a floral paradise. Industry shuts down bringing with it's closure the clear blue skies of town with much less pollution. I was looking out the window the other night and it looked different. It took me a while to figure out that it was because there were STARS! I can't really ever remember seeing stars in the night sky! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wish you all a very Happy Lunar New Year and I hope the year of the snake brings you much joy, prosperity and happiness. Chuc Mung Nam Moi!</span></div>
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