Xin chao-Hello
again!
The picture above was taken at an ordinary park in the city, it is pretty typical and random in this city named for "Uncle Ho". He really is a beloved character and so are the symbols on the flags.
John and I are still adjusting a little at a time. I will NEVER eat fish heads or frog, call me crazy!!...but as most of you know all of that works just fine for John.
Our main entertainment right now is counting down the days when our boys will arrive for the Christmas holidays
Tam biet for now!
lee-unh laak nya...keep in touch!
Saigon Patti over and (peace) out!
Dec 1, 2009
Women's clothing in Ho Chi Minh City
Working class women wear very loose fitting pants and tops and of course the rice patti hat!
Traditional Vietnamese tunic and pants. (ao dias)
There are many different modes of transportation in Viet nam
Cyclo(pronounced siclo)
Notice the baby seat made of bamboo.
Nov 4, 2009
Xin chao, toi muon gioi thieu ban voi Viet nam!! Hello, I'd like to introduce you to Vietnam!!
The dude beside the shrine is the caretaker of a little Buddhist pagoda on the southern part of the Vietnamese coast. Note all the offerings of food, flowers and incense. These offerings are changed daily by the caretakers.
The town the pagoda is in, is called Phan Thiet(fan teet). Aside from the seaside attraction to tourists, this little village is known as a a place where Uncle Ho taught when he was a young man. Basically a town springs up anywhere Ho Chi Minh tied his shoes or sneezed!
In order to paint an accurate picture of Vietnam, I would like to appeal to your senses. Imagine, the city with constant sounds of honking horns, Asian music, and construction cranes...see falling down old buildings, next door to new ultra-luxury apartment buildings...then smell smoke, rain and cilantro.
It truly is a magical place with warm and vibrant people. I'd love to show it to all of you!!
Tan biet(goodbye) for now.
Saigon Patti over and out!!
The dude beside the shrine is the caretaker of a little Buddhist pagoda on the southern part of the Vietnamese coast. Note all the offerings of food, flowers and incense. These offerings are changed daily by the caretakers.
The town the pagoda is in, is called Phan Thiet(fan teet). Aside from the seaside attraction to tourists, this little village is known as a a place where Uncle Ho taught when he was a young man. Basically a town springs up anywhere Ho Chi Minh tied his shoes or sneezed!
In order to paint an accurate picture of Vietnam, I would like to appeal to your senses. Imagine, the city with constant sounds of honking horns, Asian music, and construction cranes...see falling down old buildings, next door to new ultra-luxury apartment buildings...then smell smoke, rain and cilantro.
It truly is a magical place with warm and vibrant people. I'd love to show it to all of you!!
Tan biet(goodbye) for now.
Saigon Patti over and out!!
Sep 4, 2009
Indian Temple...Buddhist Pagoda...Catholic CathedralA Job offer
My name is Patti Buratti Cushing. I have been married to John Cushing for almost 25 years.We have two wonderful boys. We have lived in Southern California for all of our married life, and here is our new adventure!!
Back in 2008, John was offered a great and exciting job at a new port in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. What to do? We talked it over with the boys, and it was unanimous...take it! We have never been expatriots before, many people do it. Now it's our turn. So we may be here for 3-4 years depending on the opening of the new port being built down the coast in a town called Vung Tau.
The goal of this blog is to give everyone reading it a good snapshot of life in Vietnam. A developing country, with wonderful people, a very hot and humid climate, a strong national pride, a tonal language and an up and coming nation filled with possibilities...here we are...and here I go into the blogosphere!!
Back in 2008, John was offered a great and exciting job at a new port in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. What to do? We talked it over with the boys, and it was unanimous...take it! We have never been expatriots before, many people do it. Now it's our turn. So we may be here for 3-4 years depending on the opening of the new port being built down the coast in a town called Vung Tau.
The goal of this blog is to give everyone reading it a good snapshot of life in Vietnam. A developing country, with wonderful people, a very hot and humid climate, a strong national pride, a tonal language and an up and coming nation filled with possibilities...here we are...and here I go into the blogosphere!!
Aug 21, 2009
Day 1: 23, July,2009
On our first night together in town we went to The Caravelle Hotel and had a drink at the rooftop bar. This picture shows a clear view of this modern city. The Caravelle is famous in history as a haven for reporters of the American/Vietnam War. CBS and ABC operated bureaus from this spot. In 1964 a bomb exploded on the fifth floor.
More surprises to come next month...stay tuned!
Saigon Patti over and out
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