Boat names are always interesting...

From Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta

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March 29th 2008
We woke up early (around 5:30) on Saturday and looked outside to see the city was already roaring to life. In the park across the street from our hotel, people were walking, stretching, playing badminton, and looking like the day had begun in earnest. The haze was prominent, as it had been yesterday morning, but as we had another delightful breakfast at the rooftop restaurant of our hotel, the s ... 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