Durian--a smelly but attractive looking fruit

Day 9 & 10: Adventures in Vietnam

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July 23rd 2005
Yesterday now seems a distant memory, as does the day before. Thursday evening was our last in Cambodia...and the evening was truly memorable. One of the last sentiments expressed to me prior to my return to our hotel was, "See you in Cambodia next year!" I laughed heartily. Friday was consumed mostly with travels upon the mighty Mekong River. The twelve of us (plus our guide) traversed the ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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