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hanging out in Hoi An

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January 9th 2008
hi all we are currently in complete luxury in the Vinh Hung resort, Hoi An. We have stuffed ourselves at the fantastic buffet brekkie (franks instructions to the kids; eat up its all you'll get today!) and now the kids are playing pool with some other kids (all the other boys staying here seemed to be named Jack!). Hoi An at first glance seems to be merely a tourist town. It is heritage listed ... read more

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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