Great blog entry That says it all really. I liked the videos, EXCEPT THAT I was listening through headphones and that irritating personage on the whistle (wasn't you, was it Pete?) nearly perforated my eardrums. Looks like great fun you are having there, boys and girl. Unlike me - I had around 4 hours sleep last night and even less the night before. All for the purpose of earning a crust. ACtually I could buy a new car if I can persuade someone to give me a loan. There's a really nice one at Tobin's round the corner. My own car is now a terminally ill death trap, it's official. It takes about 10 attempts to start from cold, but it's allright after that. It's apparently due to fault with the fuel ignition or the throttle, and it's too expensive to be worth fixing. On Sunday the driver's door decided not to be openable from the inside, so I have to climb into the passenger seat to get out. Someone pointed out that that is not very safe. Pity it's not the summer - I could have taken a tin opener to the roof. Continue enjoying yourselves
Food babies I like that expression - never heard it before. Good on yer, Gromit. Sounds like you are throwing yourself whole-heartedly into all that Vietnam has to offer. You will have a wonderful time, I just know it. Thanks for all your news and posting so frequently
foreigner in haiphong Hi Peter and Ronan!
I am happy to hearing you will live in my hometown.
I have a foreigner friend in haiphong but live alone. We often practice vietnamese/english and talking about haiphong. Haiphong is export city,industry city however not many foreigner can be connect together. So that I hope I and my friend has chance to contact with you as a small group foreigner in haiphong where everybody can share experience,exchange culture, help each other in haiphong.
I am willing to help you what I know about haiphongcity through email: uga1881@gmail.com
Regards
Hai Phong Lifestyle Yea, I've heard some mad stories about Hai Phong but I want to experience it for myself. I'm glad to hear you like it.
I don't have anything lined up on the job-front, I was told it was best not to decide on anything in Vietnam until I'm there and have seen it. I have an interview with Apollo in Hai Phong, another interview in a place in Thai Binh and a couple of interviews in Ha Noi. Not really sure about accommodation, I'm going with my girlfriend and we're staying in a cheap hotel for the first week, we'll look for a place but it depends on the job.
If you hear of any jobs opportunities then I'd really appreciate it,
Thanks,
Ronan.
jobs my company are looking for more teachers i think, i could send u their contact email address if you want. The really want native english speakers!
Hai Phong Lifestyle Hey Guys,
My name is Ronan from Meath. I'll actually be arriving in Hai Phong on October 3rd, I'm really happy to have found your blog after scouring the net for info about Hai Phong for a couple of hours now. I'm an English teacher too, I've been living in Barcelona for the past two years and wanted a change. How is the market in Hai Phong for English teachers? I've heard conflicting things, most people reckon Ha Noi is the place to be, but I don't fancy the big city to be honest.
It would be nice to meet up for an auld "Bia Hoi", Hai Phong style!!!
Good luck,
Ronan.
Welcome hey, Hai Phong gets a lot of bad press from people it seems but so far i like it. Iv been here 3 weeks now and have started teaching - no matter what the children will adore u and their faces light up any time u enter the room, its quite cute. There arn't many english speakers here but my friend nadine is here with me, and my boyfriend from home is moving here to join us in 2 weeks. So at least there will be a few of us to make the most of our time here. There isnt much to do, but during the wk u will probably be busy, and there is a bowling alley, cinema, and a local pub to enjoy. You got any questions? where are you living? what company are you with?
Hmmm there's not a whole lot to do... The main (well and only) expat bar is Julies and if you go to Julies ask where duck noodle is! very close and the best late night meal very close to Julies. Besides that we would go to this place where they just put carpet out on the sidewalks and that's where you sit and order beers and vodka, on Lach Tray... its by a war monument. Or we would go to the Bia Hoi factory.. or really any bia hoi on the street and have some beers. There's lots of great food, bun cha and paris bread kebobs (on Lach Tray as well), banh cuon.. the list goes on. Besides that I watched a lot of movies on line and took naps. Haha a very relaxing life style. I also learned how to drive a motorcycle =]
living in HP! Hey! So i was also living in Hai Phong.. working as a teacher. It is an interesting place to start out your vietnamese experience!! love the city and the relaxing feel. love the culture and the experience, but the company wasnt so good so i moved to Hanoi about a month ago. I couldnt imagine doing a house stay!! your own apt is a must.. Hope you enjoy the town. what are you guys doing there?? If you ever come to Hanoi, hit me up =]
Hai Phong Hey, thanks for your comment. We are working in Hai Phong as teachers for a company called Sunrise. They seem really nice and help us as much as they can. I am teaching elementary school and my friend Nadine is working in a high school. So far the place is ok, I understand what you mean about the lack of company, which is why I am so glad that there are two of us here, and a third arriving at the end of the month. What do you recommend doing in our spare time in Hai Phong? Any bars you thought were good etc?
Pauline cole
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Love the photos and blog.