Homes along the river
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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 for... [read more]
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 for... [read more] Blog: What a long strange trip it's been!
Date: March 30th 2008
golf cart/speed boat/bus/bus/plane/bus/canal boat/ferry/bus/ferry/bus................we're finally here!!!!!! We arrived in Chau Doc at 8 pm after a long hard day on the road. Along the way we ventured into the Mekong Delta. (See attached pics) As if the final six hour bus ride wasn't uncomfortable enough, the poor living conditions we saw out the window made us all even more uncomfortable. I've ... read more
Date: March 30th 2008
golf cart/speed boat/bus/bus/plane/bus/canal boat/ferry/bus/ferry/bus................we're finally here!!!!!! We arrived in Chau Doc at 8 pm after a long hard day on the road. Along the way we ventured into the Mekong Delta. (See attached pics) As if the final six hour bus ride wasn't uncomfortable enough, the poor living conditions we saw out the window made us all even more uncomfortable. I've ... read more
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Family and friends traveling back to Vietnam to dedicate a second school that was built with funds raised by Kids Building Hope. And we're hoping to have some adventure along the way... Blog contributors: Carly Zalenski (14, founder Kids Building Hope); Tracy Hoag (Carly's Aunt); "and company" Fred, Kris, Abby and Jake Zalenski (Carly's family); Will, Helen and David Hoag (Carly's cousins and Uncle)... full info
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