Rowing to the Pagoda

Hanoi and Our Trip to the Pagoda

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December 26th 2005
After a few days in Hanoi, we're about to travel down the coast to the Hoi An area. Unfortunately, the last couple of days were marred by rain - a constant, light rain that soaked everything and made our clothes smell like mildew. The streets of Hanoi are jam packed with scooters. With no breaks in traffic pedestrians crossing the street must just wade in - the bikes miraculously find their way ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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