For over two years, many locals living in District 8, Ho Chi Minh Cityhave come to know Cliffrd, a Dutch man, who sells sausages and hamburgers with his wife at the foot of the Nguyen Van Cu Bridge. Living and working in Vietnam has given him great joy and many interests.
Clifford spent 13 years working on ships travelling all over the world and he has bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. He arrived in Vietnam by chance with a friend. During his trip, he visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In Hanoi, he was fascinated by the many delicious foods and beautiful spots. However, he was mostly impressed by the dynamic city of Ho Chi Minh City.
Returning to the Netherlands, Clifford felt regret by not visiting many places in Vietnam and discovering the life in this country which was always in his mind. He then decided to quit his job to come to Vietnam and decided to settle in Ho Chi Minh City. There, he met Lan Trinh, a graceful Saigon girl who then became his wife.
The couple now sells mainly German sausages and hamburgers from their old motorbike on the sidewalk near the foot of Nguyen Van Cu Bridge from 9am-12 and from 3pm to 9 pm.
Talking with us, Clifford said that the present-work gives him more opportunities to meet with the locals who are very hospitable and joyful and learn more about the Vietnamese. He also learns Vietnamese from them. When asked about the difference between his homeland and Vietnam, Clifford said that it is very cold in the Netherlands and people there live separately, whereas, life in Vietnam is bustling and the Vietnamese are very friendly and hospitable.
Clifford loves Vietnamese food such as pho, hu tiu, bun bo hue, banh beo and travelling to places such as Mui Ne, Phu quoc, Hanoi, Nha Trang, each leaving with him a special impression of culture and people. He also likes to introduce his relatives and friends in the Netherlands to Vietnam’s culture and its people.
Returning to the Netherlands, Clifford felt regret by not visiting many places in Vietnam and discovering the life in this country which was always in his mind. He then decided to quit his job to come to Vietnam and decided to settle in Ho Chi Minh City. There, he met Lan Trinh, a graceful Saigon girl who then became his wife.
 Clifford sells sausages and hamburgers from 9am-12 and from 3pm to 9pm.  Sausages are imported from Germany.  Clifford has a happy life with his wife, a Saigon girl.  Selling sausages and hamburgers on his old motorbike.  Clifford’s stalls are always crowded with customers.  Buying sausages to go.  A familiar customer of Clifford.  The happiness of the couple.  Clifford and his wife have a simple life in Ho Chi Minh City. |
The couple now sells mainly German sausages and hamburgers from their old motorbike on the sidewalk near the foot of Nguyen Van Cu Bridge from 9am-12 and from 3pm to 9 pm.
Talking with us, Clifford said that the present-work gives him more opportunities to meet with the locals who are very hospitable and joyful and learn more about the Vietnamese. He also learns Vietnamese from them. When asked about the difference between his homeland and Vietnam, Clifford said that it is very cold in the Netherlands and people there live separately, whereas, life in Vietnam is bustling and the Vietnamese are very friendly and hospitable.
Clifford loves Vietnamese food such as pho, hu tiu, bun bo hue, banh beo and travelling to places such as Mui Ne, Phu quoc, Hanoi, Nha Trang, each leaving with him a special impression of culture and people. He also likes to introduce his relatives and friends in the Netherlands to Vietnam’s culture and its people.
Story: Nguyen Oanh - Photos: Thong Hai
