Flooding in the central coast

Plieku and Quy Nhon

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August 6th 2007
Well all but one of us decided it was too wet, windy and slippery to ride. Malcome (copper from Scotland) rode the whole way! We also have sore backsides from hard bike seats and bummpy roads. Amazing hotel in the middle of the city surrounded by poverty and poor housing, Vietnam is a county of contradictions. The people are so friendly despite not having lots! Cycled over what was suppose to be ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast

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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