My Son Ruins

My Son

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July 18th 2008
No, I am not adopting a child in Vietnam. This morning we rose early again for a visit to the ruins of My Son. They were very interesting, pocked as they are by B52 craters and bullet holes. I don't have the patience to upload photos so if you are interested you know what to do. (Google images, no?) After this I am going to the market for a quick pedicure and then out to the beach on a rented b ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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