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Junk Boat on the Horizon  
   

Junk Boat on the Horizon

A typical sight while cruising through Halong Bay.
Final Farewell to Vietnam

May 9th 2007
Final Farewell to Vietnam As I write this blog it's been exactly 2 months since I entered the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. It's hard to believe that time has moved by so quickly and in some ways I'm sad to leave. One month on my own and one month with Dad, a nice blend of comfort, companionship, and adventure. I feel insanely lucky to have had the chance to spend a whole month traveling the ... read more
Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

Vietnamese Flag The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more
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