We went recently six weeks ago [because I was playing with alternate video hosting services] to an indoor playground which is a convenient way to let the kids enjoy their time while it’s (very) hot outside. Their mother can indulge in shopping while I both read my Kindle and watch the kids. Since the city… Continue reading Empty Indoor Playground
Category: Local life
When It’s Too Hot Outside…
Today we reach again 38°C in Hà Nội. That’s quite hot indeed. Locals told me it may go up to 45°C -_- Hopefully the air conditioning works in our flat. But when you don’t have one, what can you do? here are a hew ideas: Another idea, since: my brother-in-law had his birthday just one… Continue reading When It’s Too Hot Outside…
What Do You Mean It’s Not Safe?
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H-e-a-t!
Until yesterday the temperature was around 38°C. I had not known such heat since summer 2003 in Paris, where we even reached 42°C. That summer I was working for my very first employer, a start-up where obviously every customer or prospect counted, big time! I remember my boss then sent me, as a junior network… Continue reading H-e-a-t!
Theorem
Whatever the width of the pavement, Vietnamese pedestrians just do not care and will walk on the street anyhow” I found a nice place for jogging from time to time – usually twice a week, at least once. The area has sparse traffic and large pavements, surrounded by gardens and trees. I find the sidewalk… Continue reading Theorem
Here We Go Again
This Monday evening was the last of a 4-days week-end which we thoroughly enjoyed. The good news is, the week-end won’t stop! (for the kids). The real news is, Hà Nội is closing schools like last year, and nobody knows when they will reopen. Guess I’m happy I bought a computer for my son. That… Continue reading Here We Go Again
Art and Cultural Activities
Yesterday morning I was in the French embassy for some paperwork. In the hall I was glad to see there are shows, culture is alive here. Also when exchanging emails, the civil servants at the embassy reply swiftly, I was impressed. Reason given is, there are almost no travelers nowadays hence they are no longer… Continue reading Art and Cultural Activities
Cash is King
There is something from childhood that stills fascinates me: checking out the bank notes wherever I travel. Traveling might not be the right term because I now plan to stay in Vietnam long-term. Anyhow, here is an overview of all bank notes used in Vietnam. No coins are being circulated nowadays as far as I… Continue reading Cash is King
Hà Nội Football Club Supporters
I was walking near the French embassy this morning (some paperwork needed) as I heard them across the street! I missed a detail because I stopped filming too early. In addition to the music with the loudspeaker, there was a man beating a big drum sitting behind on the van. I took money out of… Continue reading Hà Nội Football Club Supporters
A Crowded Mall
The 21st April is a bank holiday in Vietnam, celebrating Vietnam’s Hung kings. We went – again – to Big C Long Biên that day and it was indeed crowded: The sound systems here do not need to cope with stringent dB limits as it is the case in Switzerland. This was really loud. But… Continue reading A Crowded Mall