Some pictures February 17th 2006 I have a few minutes and thought I would try to download some pictures. I will write more later just wanted you to see some photos. ... read more
Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City 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
On February 15th Michelle and I leave Seattle for 22 days in Vietnam. This is my first trip to Asia and Michelle's first trip back to her homeland since leaving very abruptly on April 29, 1975 during the fall of Saigon. Needless to say it is going to be an emotional but also exciting trip. ... full info