Vietnam Pictures Part 1

Hotel in Saigon, originally uploaded by mykng.

This was our hotel in Saigon ($16/night)

Mom's Home in Saigon 2, originally uploaded by mykng.

My mom, the daughter of the assistant post master general, lived on the upper floor of that building during her childhood.

Dad's Home in Saigon, originally uploaded by mykng.

My father's family lived in this house when they moved to Saigon

Pho Hoa Pasteur, originally uploaded by mykng.

Best Pho in Vietnam

Pho Hoa Pasteur Inside, originally uploaded by mykng.

You'll recognize Pho Hoa Pasteur by the bamboo forest on the wall

Banh Xeo 2, originally uploaded by mykng.

This place is famous for their pancakes filled with shrimp and pork. If that is too daring for you, then go for the eggrolls. Don't confuse it with Bahn Xeo 49A which is across the street (accept no imitations)

Phuong and Lan and Vy, originally uploaded by mykng.

My cousin Phuong (seated), her daughter Lan (standing) and Lan's daughter Vy (sitting in her grandmother's lap).

Trung and Hein and My, originally uploaded by mykng.

My cousin Trung, his wife Hein and their daughter My

Hai and Family, originally uploaded by mykng.

Hai and his family getting ready for the ride home

My and Vy, originally uploaded by mykng.

Another look at My and Vy