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The On Fires – Perfect Day
Don’t read any further if your pants have an inclination toward spontaneous combustion. This new music vid from my wild, crazy, red and yellow Australian friends, The On Fires, is guaranteed to set your pants on fire and have you dancing around whatever room you’re in at the time. This could be a good thing if you’re
Time Capsule – April 2011
At this time last year I was bleary-eyed and grumpy in Tan Son Nhat airport, on my way to Nha Trang and Vinpearland Resort as part of the reward for being a good teacher. This year it’s a repeat of the process except for three differences. 1 – We start at 4:30 instead of 5am 2 –
Cambodia Visa Run & human behavior
Yesterday was my first visa run. I’ve never needed one before as the school has renewed 12 month multi-entry business visas for me since I arrived in Vietnam three years ago. Unfortunately they’ve recently separated from the mothership, introducing brand new admin requirements in the process, including the need to apply for a new work permit. Without
Bùi Bằng Đoàn – Death Anniversary
Last night I was invited for dinner to commemorate the death anniversary of Quỳnh’s great-grandfather – Bùi Bằng Đoàn. It’s still sinking in what an important man in Vietnam’s modern history he is. From what I can gather he was at times an advisor to both Emperor Bảo Dai (Vietnam’s last King) and a friend and assistant
Two hot scooters
Sometime between Xmas & Tet I was having coffee with Quynh’s family at Highlands near Duc Ba Cathedral. Sharing our sunset view were the owners of these very cool scooters. I guess these are the local equivalents of a customized hot rod
Window to my world
By Stephen McGrath | BlogDrinking coffee in air-conditioned, cushioned comfort whilst I observe the goings-on of everyday Saigon outside. …via PhotoToaster, using these settings. Sent from my iPhone Stephen McGrath www.channelsteve.com Posted via email from RockPortrait in Vietnam
Gloria Jeans lighting
By Stephen McGrath | BlogMy view toward the front door of Gloria Jeans. …via PhotoToaster, using these settings. Sent from my iPhone Stephen McGrath www.channelsteve.com Posted via email from RockPortrait in Vietnam
