STREETS OF HO CHI MIN, VIETNAM

A typical street scene where the motor bikes outnumber the cars and trucks. They follow the traffic signals but if there is none, then cross the streets at your own risk.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:59:47 -0800

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A typical street scene where the motor bikes outnumber the cars and trucks. They follow the traffic signals but if there is none, then cross the streets at your own risk.

The riders usually cover their mouth and nose from dirt and smoke. The sounds of the motor are so high pitched it is like watching grand prix racing.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:59:54 -0800

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The riders usually cover their mouth and nose from dirt and smoke. The sounds of the motor are so high pitched it is like watching grand prix racing.

An early morning scenon Dien Bien Phu Boulevard near the corner of Cach Mang Thang Tam. Note that in this country they also fly the "Hammer and Sickle" flag.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:59:59 -0800

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An early morning scenon Dien Bien Phu Boulevard near the corner of Cach Mang Thang Tam. Note that in this country they also fly the "Hammer and Sickle" flag.

There are all kinds of riders. This mother and son I "panned" successfully.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00:05 -0800

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There are all kinds of riders. This mother and son I "panned" successfully.

This is an easy load to transfer.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00:11 -0800

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This is an easy load to transfer.

At every corner of Saigon streets, there are stores or peddlers.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:01:13 -0800

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At every corner of Saigon streets, there are stores or peddlers.

If you tell me what she is selling, I will appreciate it.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00:17 -0800

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If you tell me what she is selling, I will appreciate it.

This phisically challenged individual bowed his head when he saw me taking his picture.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00:23 -0800

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This phisically challenged individual bowed his head when he saw me taking his picture.

A good conversation over tea at the sidewalk.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00:29 -0800

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A good conversation over tea at the sidewalk.

Breakfast, lunch or dinner, they do it on the sidewalk.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:01:35 -0800

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Breakfast, lunch or dinner, they do it on the sidewalk.

One of the advertising posters on ciyt streets.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:01:41 -0800

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One of the advertising posters on ciyt streets.

There are many young men and women on bicycles. Women wearing an all white "ao dai" are usually students.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:02:14 -0800

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There are many young men and women on bicycles. Women wearing an all white "ao dai" are usually students.

Even on the sidewalks of Saigon, you may see pretty women having breakfast.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:02:41 -0800

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Even on the sidewalks of Saigon, you may see pretty women having breakfast.

This picture was taken when we were on our way to the "New City" outside Ho Chi Min.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:02:20 -0800

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This picture was taken when we were on our way to the "New City" outside Ho Chi Min.

The tropical fruits at the Saigon market is the best in freshness and in price!

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:02:29 -0800

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The tropical fruits at the Saigon market is the best in freshness and in price!

The dragon fruit became my favorite when I was there. Those are the red skinned fruits at the center.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:02:35 -0800

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The dragon fruit became my favorite when I was there. Those are the red skinned fruits at the center.

A fruit street peddler.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:03:31 -0800

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A fruit street peddler.

This woman is ready to sell her food stuffs on the sidewalk.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:03:24 -0800

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This woman is ready to sell her food stuffs on the sidewalk.

At the market you may see food stuffs you may not have seen before in your life.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:59:41 -0800

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At the market you may see food stuffs you may not have seen before in your life.

This photo was taken at one of the more expensive tea stores of the city. Here they treat you like you are inside an expensive jewelry store. You may have a snack and sample all the expensiv ...

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:02:09 -0800

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This photo was taken at one of the more expensive tea stores of the city. Here they treat you like you are inside an expensive jewelry store. You may have a snack and sample all the expensiv ...

A shirt store facing the street.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:03:07 -0800

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A shirt store facing the street.

This was taken at the Ben Thanh Market, at Ho Chi Min's first district. Note the main aisle is wide enough for shoppers.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:02:48 -0800

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This was taken at the Ben Thanh Market, at Ho Chi Min's first district. Note the main aisle is wide enough for shoppers.

Still at Ben thanh Market, I am showing here how narrow is the secondary aisle. When you pass by it is not shoulder to shoulder but butt to butt.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:02:54 -0800

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Still at Ben thanh Market, I am showing here how narrow is the secondary aisle. When you pass by it is not shoulder to shoulder but butt to butt.

A young vendor trying to show the a dress to a buyer.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:03:01 -0800

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A young vendor trying to show the a dress to a buyer.

The tastiest and most inexpensive food in the city iis right here at the market place.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:03:14 -0800

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The tastiest and most inexpensive food in the city iis right here at the market place.

I caught these workers using hand to poduce a wood lacquered art work which they tediously smooth and polished by hand. The finished art work is here BEAUTY

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:01:19 -0800

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I caught these workers using hand to poduce a wood lacquered art work which they tediously smooth and polished by hand. The finished art work is here BEAUTY

A simple and typical tile roof construction.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:01:58 -0800

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A simple and typical tile roof construction.

An interior garden court at the Museum of Vietnamese History.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:01:47 -0800

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An interior garden court at the Museum of Vietnamese History.

These childrena are all disciplined and very attentive to the speaker. This was taken at the War Memorial Museum.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00:35 -0800

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These childrena are all disciplined and very attentive to the speaker. This was taken at the War Memorial Museum.

Taken at the Ho Chi Min Museum.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:01:53 -0800

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Taken at the Ho Chi Min Museum.

One of the interior courts of the Museum of Vietnamese History.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:02:04 -0800

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One of the interior courts of the Museum of Vietnamese History.

Taken at the War Remnants Museum looking towards the yard with the old war planes and other ammunitions.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00:41 -0800

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Taken at the War Remnants Museum looking towards the yard with the old war planes and other ammunitions.

I was following this lady inside when she suddenly went out after seing the next photograph shown in the museum. When I came out I saw her sitting silently by herself. This was taken at the ...

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:01:06 -0800

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I was following this lady inside when she suddenly went out after seing the next photograph shown in the museum. When I came out I saw her sitting silently by herself. This was taken at the ...

One of the photograph in the War Memorial Museum on the atrocities of war.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:04:34 -0800

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One of the photograph in the War Memorial Museum on the atrocities of war.

This is made of wood with egg shell inlays and with polished lacquer finish.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:01:25 -0800

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This is made of wood with egg shell inlays and with polished lacquer finish.

A very nice Vietnamese art work that is painted on but with polished lacquered finish. It was done on 4 panels measuring 2'-0" x 4'-0"

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:01:30 -0800

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A very nice Vietnamese art work that is painted on but with polished lacquered finish. It was done on 4 panels measuring 2'-0" x 4'-0"

The Notre Dame Church a replica of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. A separate gallery is shown for the NOTRE DAME CHURCH in Ho Chi Min City

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:18:57 -0800

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The Notre Dame Church a replica of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. A separate gallery is shown for the NOTRE DAME CHURCH in Ho Chi Min City

Vietnamese enjoying their meal on the sidewalk of Cach Mang Tran Street.

nobody@smugmug.com (andresalvador) — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:39:16 -0800

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Vietnamese enjoying their meal on the sidewalk of Cach Mang Tran Street.